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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
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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
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
68L
544 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
5 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$44,440 - $64,840
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated 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)
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 15.5 | |
