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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
Kia EV9
Porsche Cayenne
2025 Kia
EV9
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2025 Porsche
Cayenne
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Porsche Cayenne S
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
70L - 90L
98 to 1125 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
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MSRP
$98,683 - $129,883
$141,700 - $370,600
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 260kW - 544kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5250 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 950Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
