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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Kia EV9
Porsche Cayenne
2024 Kia
EV9
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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
8.6
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Porsche Cayenne TURBO GT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
75L - 90L
240 to 1107 km
Warranty
7 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$121,300 - $297,900
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bonkers performance
- Physics-defying dynamics
- Well-priced against DBX, Urus
Misses
- You'll never test its true capability in Oz
- Looks a little boring compared to its rivals
- Audi RSQ8 is a whopping $150,000 less
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)
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,760)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$750)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$6,370)
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, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 250kW - 471kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5300 - 6800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1340 - 2300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 11.2 | |
