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 Jeep Wrangler Comparison
Kia EV9
Jeep Wrangler
2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Jeep
Wrangler
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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
7.0
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Jeep Wrangler RUBICON (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
NA
66L
653 to 667 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$82,950 - $83,950
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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
NA
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,175)
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 | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1995 - 3604 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 200kW - 209kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5250 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 347Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 3000 - 4100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 11.03 | |
