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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Kia EV9
Subaru Outback
2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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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 Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
63L
460 to 567 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$39,990 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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 | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.6 - 12 | |
