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It’s rare that I get to talk about a company that makes cars in California. There just aren’t that many of them. I share that not because there’s a quiz later, but because it explains why Karma uses a lot of desert vernacular in their color naming conventions. This color is Pacifico Grey.

Other options include Saguaro Green and Imperial Copper.

Let’s stay out here for just a second and take it all in…That’s right, just relax.

Simple. Tasteful. Elegant. Environmental.

The lines are clean, and everything is purposeful. I like that they’ve integrated reclaimed wood from the California wildfires in some models.

It really feels like there’s meaning in where things are placed. But it might be slightly less than you need.

Most functions are done while driving with these haptic buttons on the steering wheel and there is a marked lack of physical switchgear. I’d be more of a fan if these buttons weren’t so overly sensitive and hard to find while driving.

The 10.2-inch screen acts as an interface between driver and car. As well as the standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, there are other functions you can monitor here.

The cockpit affords a holistic environment that’s comfortable and driver-focused. There’s a lot of Zen right here.

When you step on the throttle that Zen flies out the window.

The GS-6 is basically the Revero that’s been on a massive diet.

It’s lost 500 pounds and does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Whoa, that will blow your eyelashes off.

It’s quick off the line and feels decently balanced.

I like how the suspension feels for a comfortable GT driving experience. It’s a shame you can’t ratchet things up a bit to make it feel sportier. It feels more sedate than it could or maybe even should give its competitive set.


There are three drive modes on the GS-6. The first is the default Stealth is a battery-only mode. You switch modes with the left paddle shifter.

The GS-6 was designed as an extended-range electric vehicle and Sustain mode harnesses as much of that energy as possible.

Sport mode puts the power down from both the motors and the engine. There’s a special exhaust note that comes along with Sport mode, but it’s nothing that will blow the doors off. Not sure they should have bothered.

Overall I think it doesn’t push far enough.

In our tester, we have the upgraded 22-inch wheels and stickier Goodyear Eagle F1 tires as a $9900 upgrade. You won’t get the same range with these tires, but they are grippier. I did hear Danger get them the squeal around a corner, too.

But, the GS-6 is a Grand Touring car, not a track car. It has very little body roll around corners thanks to its wide track and weight distribution and is overall a pleasing and spirited driving experience.

The brakes get 3-mode regenerative powers. Sounds like something a face cream would get you.


According to Karma, the GS-6 gets a 360-mile range with a full tank of gas. To fully charge it requires 4 hours with a level II charger and about 35 minutes to get to 90% with a DC fast charger.


The GS-6 gets its power from a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, the same one that’s in the BMW i8, that pairs with two rear-placed motors that combine for a total of 400-volts.

The setup is good for 536 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque that drives the rear wheels. Get the GS-6S version and you’re looking at significantly more torque.


Accident mitigation items including lane-keeping assist, lane-keeping support, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring that come standard.


In keeping with the tech theme, an app allows the owner to control things like unlocking and locking doors, charge, and reports on vehicle health. It can also tell you where your car is. I’m assuming that’s physically and not spiritually or psychically.


Competitors stacking up against the GS-6 include the Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, and the Aston Martin Vantage.

Because of that healthy list of foes, it’s a good thing that Karma is offering the GS-6 at what they’re calling more attainable pricing, and this is a smart tactical move on Karma’s part. The base GS-6 starts at $83,900 while the top-of-the-line GS-6S starts above six figures ($103,900).

A pure electric version arrives later this year starting at closer to $80,000. This example I’m driving clocks in at $114,700 with an $1800 destination charge. If I’m being honest, I think for this car it’s a better bet to skip the extras and aim at the lower price point.


Classic old-world styling and a lot of new world tech make the Karma GS-6 a nice combination that feels bespoke and still moderately affordable.

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0:49 Exterior
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2:46 Driving Impressions
6:42 Engine
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