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
Mazda CX-70 vs Kia EV9 Comparison
Mazda CX-70
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mazda CX-70
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
74L
400 to 599 km
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Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$75,970 - $88,470
$97,000 - $121,000
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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 (+$995)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
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 | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3283 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.3L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 187kW - 254kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3750 - 5000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 550Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12 - 15.2 | - | |
