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-Benz GLE Comparison
Kia EV9
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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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
7.7
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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
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$139,900 - $168,800
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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
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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 | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
