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 Ineos Grenadier Comparison
Kia EV9
Ineos Grenadier
2024 Kia
EV9
vs
2024 Ineos
Grenadier
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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
7.9
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Ineos Grenadier QUARTERMASTER
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
90L
945 to 1134 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$97,000 - $118,000
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sweet inline-six engines
- Comfortable off the beaten path
- Lots of physical switchgear
Misses
- Spare wheel eats into tub space
- Payload down on top-selling rivals
- Huge turning circle
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)
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,875)
- Contrast Ladder Frame (+$1,480)
- Contrast Roof (+$1,775)
- Heavy Duty Seat Covers - Front (+$490)
- Integrated Heavy Duty Winch 5.5 Tonne (+$5,705)
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 | TWIN TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2993 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 183kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3250 - 4740 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 1790 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11 - 16.5 | |
