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
2024 Kia EV9 vs 2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Kia EV9
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2024 Kia
EV9
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2022 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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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 Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
82L
221 to 713 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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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
- 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
NA
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)
- Activity Key (+$960)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$3,020)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$340)
- Chrome IP End Caps (+$210)
- Configurable Dynamics (+$940)
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
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 150kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 16.5 | |
