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
2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Porsche
Cayenne
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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
8.5
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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
175 to 1125 km
Warranty
7 year
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3 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$121,300 - $364,700
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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
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)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$5,290)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,020)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$1,000)
- Home Link (+$600)
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 | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 320Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1340 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
