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?
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fyvl000188413z66849k.png)
William Stopford
Kia EV9 vs Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
Kia EV9
Mahindra XUV700
Deal Available!
2024 Kia
EV9
vs
2024 Mahindra
XUV700
Select Variants...
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 Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
60L
498 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$36,990 - $43,990
Save with CarExpert
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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Undercuts all competition on price
- Great deal of standard equipment
- Very modern, upmarket interior
Misses
- FWD could be a deal-breaker
- White interior isn't kid-friendly
- Quirky infotainment tech
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)
NA
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)
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clxlb2s9n000u6j43h3qv6gti.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
