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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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8.2
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
58L - 60L
435 to 552 km
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$98,683 - $129,883
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3900 - 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
