Wind RWD
What the Wind adds over the Light (+$6,900)
| Spec | Light | Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4132 lbs | 4398 lbs |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 225 hp |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5114 lbs | 5456 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 115 MPGe | 114 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 103 mpg | 101 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,900 | $44,800 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power 1st-row passenger seat, 168 kW Electric Motor Output, 2nd row vehicle to load (V2L) outlet (under seat), 84.0 kWh, Acoustic film front door window, Acoustic film rear door window, Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion Plus-type - Fusion +) - Junction Crossing, High-gloss black wheel arches, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2), including auto lane-changing using turn signal stalk, Integrated Memory Seat (IMS), Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS), Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS), Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R), Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse, Parking Distance Warning - Side, Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +), Smart power liftgate, Surround View Monitor (SVM), SynTex seat material, Unique geonic design crashpad & console lid, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 103 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 60.8 in |
| Overall length | 184.8 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | AC Synchronous Permanent Magnet Motor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 225 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 128 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 114 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 101 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 39 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $44,800 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack-Mounted Electric Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.1 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson type suspension with inclined strut bearing and Single Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension type | 5 Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 |
| Transmission type | Gear Reduction Unit |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4398 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5456 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety38 std · 0 opt
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2), including auto lane-changing using turn signal stalk
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion Plus-type - Fusion +) - Junction Crossing
- Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS)
- Lane Following Assist System (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
- Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse
- Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear
- Parking Distance Warning - Side
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +)
- Speed sensing auto door locks
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 12.3-inch navigation display unit with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, with integrated Modem (AVN 5.0 with TMU)
- Front and rear door speakers (x4)
- Front tweeter (x2)
- Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2)
- Shark fin antenna
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic
- 2nd row vehicle to load (V2L) outlet (under seat)
- Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2)
- Smart power liftgate
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port
- Central door locks
- Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection
Climate3 std · 1 opt
- Air filter
- Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog
- Front and rear air conditioning vents
- Heat Pump optional
Seating7 std · 1 opt
- Heated front seats (3-levels)
- SynTex seat material
- Integrated Memory Seat (IMS)
- 2nd row heated outboard seats optional
- 10-way power 1st-row passenger seat
- 2nd row reclining
- Front and rear adjustable headrests
- 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2)
Interior22 std · 3 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror
- 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster
- Artificial leather steering wheel
- Cloth trim roof
- Coat hook (x1)
- Door courtesy reflector
- Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
- Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2)
- Front passenger seat back pocket
- Glove box with illumination
- LED center room lamp
- LED map lamp
- LED puddle lamps
- Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles
- Unique geonic design crashpad & console lid
- Saturn Black and Mild Toffee Brown Interior optional
- Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- LED rear cargo light
- Trip computer
- Carpeted floor mats optional
- Carpet flooring
- Plastic scuff plates
- Rheostat (Dimmer Switch)
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Full Projection LED headlamps
- Power folding outside mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic film front door window
- Acoustic film rear door window
- Acoustic film windshield
- Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles
- Body-color outside door handles
- Heated (Defroster) tailgate
- High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper
- High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design)
- High-gloss black outside mirrors
- High-gloss black side sills
- High-gloss black wheel arches
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- Power adjustable heated outside mirrors
- Rear (left) charge port door
- Rear LED combination lamps
- Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp)
- Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight)
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Windshield wiper blade
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass)
- LED High Mounted Stop lamp
Powertrain6 std · 2 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
- 168 kW Electric Motor Output
- 84.0 kWh
- Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Comfort, Sport and Snow modes
- In-Cable Control Box (ICCB)
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Shift-by-Wire gear selector
- 239 kW Electric Motor Output (AWD) optional
Chassis5 std · 0 opt
- Front Selective Damping Control Valve and Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) shock absorber
- McPherson Strut Single Lower Arm Type front suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS)
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Rear Selective Damping Control Valve shock absorber
Cargo3 std · 2 opt
- Towing Trailer Hitch optional
- Cargo power outlet
- Hidden storage tray in cargo area
- Luggage board
- Cargo cover optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 EV6. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Wind
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia EV6 Wind?
The manufacturer lists $44,800 for the 2026 Kia EV6 Wind. That is $6,900 above the Light, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia EV6 Wind add over the Light?
Against the Light, 23 features become standard that the Light does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.