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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Comparison
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
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
71L - 90L
114 to 1053 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$139,000 - $357,715
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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
NA
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)
- Cabin Air Purification Pro (+$671)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$1,887)
- Convenience Pack (+$964)
- Heated Steering Wheel (+$690)
- Heated Washer Jets (+$230)
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, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2997 - 4396 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 183kW - 467kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
