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 2023 Volvo XC90 Comparison
Kia EV9
Volvo XC90
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EV9
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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
8.2
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Volvo XC90 RECHARGE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
71L
128 to 582 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$92,990 - $121,990
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful, refined PHEV powertrain
- Scandinavian-chic interior is pretty and practical
- Sharply priced relative to rivals
Misses
- Infotainment technology is due for an update
- PHEV still good... for a specific crowd
- Slightly fiddly third row
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 | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 350Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9 - 10.5 | |
