What used to be the Fisker Karma is now simply the Karma, and it's vastly improved over its predecessor.
Revived Name
The Fisker Karma has been around for a number of years now, and its founder, Henry Fisker, managed to produce around 2,000 of the elegantly-styled sedans over that period of time. But the Fisker name is long gone now after Chinese auto-parts supplier Wanxiang purchased what was left of the company and renamed it Revero in 2017, then dropping that moniker for the cheaper and much-evolved Karma GS-6 for the 2021 model year.
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Smoothing out the Edges
The spirit of the original Karma - including its plug-in hybrid drivetrain and gorgeous styling - remains intact, however. Karma has improved upon all of the previous car's cons, however, starting with the decision to utilize the BMW i3's turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine paired with a
24.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
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Big Improvements
That change saved a tidy 357 pounds over the outgoing model and results in a generous output of 536 horsepower and 550 pound-feet of torque, which propels the GS-6 from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds with an impressive all-electric range of 71 miles.
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Customization Options
The GS-6 comes with a wide range of customization options, including elements like reclaimed wood salvaged from California wildfires, carbon fiber, and a range of five interior leather color combinations. New for 2021, Karma has introduced two new exterior colors - Saguaro Green and Imperial Copper - that will join a diverse palette comprised of 10 other California-themed hues. The GS-6 will also offer a black-out option and various exterior carbon fiber elements.
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Exterior Options
The GS-6 and GS-6L will come standard with 21-inch Cascade Silver wheels and slate-colored Brembo disc brake calipers, while the top-of-the-line GS-6S will come standard with 22-inch Dune Twist Midnight Chrome wheels with red Brembo calipers mated to vented discs. Optional caliper colors also include silver, blue, yellow, and two shades of orange, and certain trim levels include options for either 21- or 22-inch wheels and surface finishes.
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Total Control
The high-resolution connected displays in the GS-6 serve as the information hubs for tech-forward drivers, controlling the vehicle systems such as steering feel, accelerator pedal aggressiveness, ADAS behavior, HVAC, audio functions, camera displays, and other vehicle systems. Using Bluetooth connectivity, a driver’s phone can be used to activate Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and their in-car ecosystems. In addition, the center display on the GS-6 features personalized comfort zones for heated and vented seats, mirrors, temperature, audio, and lighting.Photos: Karma
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Attractive Pricing
Then there's the matter of price. While the original Karma stretched well over six figures, the new version features a much more reasonable base price of $85,700, while the
electric-only GSe-6 model will start at $81,700. Step up to the Luxury and Sport trim levels, and you'll pay $95,700 and $105,700, respectively, which makes the GS-6, dare we say, quite the bargain.Photos: Karma
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