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 BMW X6 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the BMW X6 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L - 83L
616 to 1038 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$140,900 - $247,900
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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
- Buttery smooth petrol engine
- Luxurious, well appointed interior
- Facelift has made for a prettier front end
Misses
- Petrol engine is thirsty in town
- Updated infotainment technology still needs refining
- Big price rises for 2024
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)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,400)
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, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 16.5 | |
