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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review
Now that Tesla has axed the Model X here, Kia has picked up the mantle by offering a huge, flashy, tech-laden three-row SUV.
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William Stopford
2024 Kia EV9 vs 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport P575 SVR CARBON EDTN (423kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
72L - 104L
115 to 1331 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish looks
- Comfortable ride
- Impressive technology
Misses
- Third row could be bigger
- A handful to park
- More expensive than a similarly sized ICE SUV
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Even the SVR Carbon Edition looks more regal than any of its rivals
- Brilliant balance between ride comfort and handling
- There isn't a better noise than an SVR at full speed
Misses
- It's looking dated against the new Defender even
- Infotainment system is now old hat
- Needs twin-turbo (or hybrid) power to keep up with rivals
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
NA
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, SUPERCHARGED DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.4L, 5.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO V8, SUPERCHARGED V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 183kW - 423kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 550Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
