Very Good
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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Kia EV9
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2025 Kia
EV9
vs
2025 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Kia EV9 AIR
Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado VX
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
30L - 110L
228 to 836 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$98,683 - $129,883
$72,500 - $99,990
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Easy and comfortable to drive in town
- Distinctive chunky good looks
- Nicer materials than ute-based rivals
Misses
- Compromised packaging
- Short servicing intervals
- Hefty price
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)
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
