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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-Benz GLE Comparison
Kia EV9
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2025 Kia
EV9
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$98,683 - $129,883
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
