Yahoo Autos 2023 Kia EV6 GT brings 576 hp to its debut at The Quail
Think "The Quail" and your brain will likely conjure images of vintage iron rumbling authoritatively (but politely) along a grassy venue. In the company of luxury conveyances with double-digit cylinder counts, the 2023 Kia EV6 GT may seem like an outsider, but with 576 horsepower, its performance will certainly turn a few heads. GT marks the pinnacle of performance for Kia's new all-electric crossover (nope) SUV (come on) wagon (now we're talking), nearly doubling the existing GT Line's power output (a mere 325 horses) and cracking off a 0-60 sprint in just 3.4 seconds.
While acceleration is certainly the headliner, the GT offers more than just larger motors (215 hp front/361 hp in the rear) and a high-capacity (77.4 kW-hour) battery pack. The brakes, driveline (such as it is), chassis, steering and suspension all received their share of attention from Kia's engineers, and the interior and exterior were tweaked to make it easier to identify the GT as EV6's range-topper.
"The EV6 GT ushers in the next chapter of the Plan S electrification story for Kia, elevating the EV6’s thrilling performance and effortless drivability beyond expectations," said Steven Center, Kia America COO and vice president. "Moving toward our tailpipe zero-emissions goals has never been as exhilarating."
