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 Peugeot 5008 Comparison
Kia EV9
Peugeot 5008
2024 Kia
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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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8.2
7.9
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Peugeot 5008 GT SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
56L
280 to 392 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$51,990 - $59,990
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks and feels more premium than most rivals
- Smart cabin design, a proper seven seater
- Plenty of poke, good ride comfort
Misses
- More expensive than most rivals
- Not cheap to service
- Misses out on some assist systems
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- Premium Paint (+$1,050)
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 | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 121kW - 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3750 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 240Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1400 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
