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
Kia EV9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Kia EV9
Hyundai Santa Fe
2024 Kia
EV9
vs
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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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
8.4
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
375 to 704 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$44,700 - $79,795
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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
- Sharp pricing, value
- Refined, efficient hybrid drivetrain
- Much improved interior space
Misses
- Short 10,000km service intervals
- Looks will no doubt polarise
- Needs an extra gear
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 (+$695)
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)
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
