8.2
2025 Kia EV9 review
The Air may be the cheapest Kia EV9, but this full-sized electric SUV is still over $100,000 drive-away. Is it worth the coin?
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William Stopford
GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV9 Comparison
GWM Tank 500
Kia EV9
2024 GWM
Tank 500
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2024 Kia
EV9
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.2
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Based on the GWM Tank 500
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
80L
680 km
NA
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$66,490 - $73,990
$97,000 - $121,000
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 255kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 648Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | - | |
