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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
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8.2
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
71L
710 to 746 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
- 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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bold American design
- Family-friendly interior
- Decent towing capacity
Misses
- No hybrid or diesel options
- Qashqai has a better touchscreen
- You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features
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)
- Premium Paint (+$750)
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 | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.3 | |
