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 Mercedes-AMG EQE Comparison
Kia EV9
Mercedes-AMG EQE
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2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Mercedes-AMG
EQE
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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
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+
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Driving the familyWarranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$191,900 - $214,600
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride
- Powerful and poised
- Taycan Turbo grunt for less money
Misses
- Not as engaging as an equivalent petrol-powered sports sedan
- Back seat space could be better
- Interior little changed from standard EQE
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)
- Dynamic Plus Pack (+$7,400)
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 | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
