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
2024 Kia EV9 vs 2024 Ford Everest Comparison
Kia EV9
Ford Everest
2024 Kia
EV9
vs
2024 Ford
Everest
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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.
0.0
8.2
8.3
0.0
Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$54,240 - $81,115
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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
- The Everest with the lot
- Effortless V6 diesel
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- Firmer ride on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
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)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
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 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 16 | |
