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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review
Now that Tesla has axed the Model X here, Kia has picked up the mantle by offering a huge, flashy, tech-laden three-row SUV.
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William Stopford
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2024 Kia EV9 Comparison
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8.1
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE
Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 782 km
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Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$97,000 - $121,000
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish looks
- Comfortable ride
- Impressive technology
Misses
- Third row could be bigger
- A handful to park
- More expensive than a similarly sized ICE SUV
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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,000)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
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 DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.9L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 270kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | - | |
