All-New 2024 KIA EV9 Review // Could this be a luxury SUV?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2024 KIA EV9, 3-row, mid-size electric SUV.
There are three powertrain options for the 2024 KIA EV9 , the RWD model has a 76.1 kWh battery with 370 km/230 miles of range, 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
The long range 2024 KIA EV9 RWD model has a 99.8 kWh battery with 489 km/304 miles of range, 201 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.
The 2024 KIA EV9 AWD model a 99.8 kWh battery with 451 km/280 miles of range, 379 horsepower and and 516 lb-ft of torque.
The 2024 KIA EV9 offers a modern and upscale interior with plenty of space for passengers, cargo capacity, storage, comfort and updated technology with standard dual 12.3” screens, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto and a 5” HVAC display. The dual-level floating centre console stretches from the front to the rear seat offering storage for front passengers and cupholders. There is also an available sliding storage console for rear passengers. The 2024 KIA EV9 front seats have an available relaxation mode and power leg rests, there’s quilted stripe, dot and GT-Line patterned seats and select fabrics and carpets are made of partially recycled materials. This is the first model to embrace Kia’s sustainability strategy which aims to phase out the use of leather. There are a few different colour options available like black and grey or black and brown. USB-C outlets are located around the cabin so everyone can charge their devices.
In Canada, all 2024 KIA EV9 models have 7-passenger seating unless you add the premium or GT-Line packages, these are 6-passenger models and come with captain’s chairs. Unfortunately, that’s where many of the extra features are like the dual sunroof, front memory seats, heated and ventilated second row seats, 14-speaker Meridian sound system, a surround view monitor and blind view monitor. The GT-Line package adds additional features like a head up display, remote smart parking assist 2, a power fold and unfold third row, front passenger and 2nd row power leg rests and a second-row console sliding tray.
If you just want to get into a more reasonably priced 2024 KIA EV9 that has 7 seats, in Canada go for the Wind RWD or Land AWD models, they both have some nice features, you get all the standard features plus some key features like a heated steering wheel and a heat pump.
In the US, only two 2024 KIA EV9 models have a bench seat, Light RWD and Wind AWD. All other models have captain’s chairs. The US Wind model opens you up to some nice features like the heat pump, a dual sunroof and a heated steering wheel. That’s the model to get if you want 7-seats. The Land and GT Line models have similar features that are on the Canadian top Land trim with the addition of the packages.
Here’s the 2024 KIA EV9 pricing in Canada, Light RWD $63,144 CAD, Wind Long Range RWD $66,144 CAD, Land AWD $68,144 CAD, Land w/Premium Package $78,144 CAD
and Land w/GT-Line Package $82,144 CAD,
In the US, 2024 KIA EV9 Light RWD $54,900 USD, Light Long Range RWD $59,200 USD Wind AWD $63,900 USD, Land AWD $69,900 USD and GT-Line AWD $73,900 USD.
In Canada, the 2024 KIA EV9 qualifies for the Federal EV rebate of $5,000 and any rebates in participating provinces. In the US, once EV9’s are built in Georgia, they will qualify for the tax credit of $7,500. For EV9 models built in Korea, incentives may be available at Kia dealerships if the vehicle is leased.

[xenonkx]

Got kona ev ..300 miles range for $32k ..free charging for 2 years..have 220V outlet at home just in case
No more gas bill!!
Love it

[jfrancis]

Having the option to have 2nd row bench seats on all trims would be ideal.

[BabaZooz]

Thank you! Was really looking forward for your review of the EV9

[patrick]

Agree with your thoughts on the hot topic. Fast charging vehicles and enough reliable chargers are key to ev road trips, not range.

[michaelguilfoyle]

looks like another winner from Kia...now the quality test after a few years of these roads and winters for us in Canada..

[robertduklus]

70 k cad for a mid range? finally the affordable evs are here. smh&lmao

[mjpt]

The Kia EV9 has just been released here in Australia. While our north american cousins may treat it as a "mid-size" SUV, to us it's a massive and very heavy car. The infrastructure required to charge it is considerable. Most homes here are limited to around 80-100a feeders coming into them. At 240v that is around 20 kw for a typical 80a feeder on single phase.

Given that this has to supply the house as well as extra power for the charger, how long would it take using a typical 30a "fast charging" solution to top up the largest of those batteries?

And what is the charging infrastructure like in the US or Canada? First time that I saw one such station, was at a market in Vancouver 3 years ago.

The specs, however, ARE impressive, as are the equipment levels. We have a Kia Sorento, an "AWD" 2.2l diesel which is a nice car to drive and on long trips we can get up to 800 km (500 miles for those who still measure stuff in cubits) from it, with economy as low as 6l/100km (yeah yeah, stupid way to measure fuel economy, I know) which competes with many smaller hybrids out there.

[sealevel]

Maybe one day there will be an available fast charger every place you might need to stop for a restroom break.

[jprusso]

500 miles range ???? wow... people not knowing about electric vehicles don't understand.... how much time do you think it would take to charge such a battery??? Ask any F150 lightning owner. Nowadays, you're better off with a smaller battery/but quick charging capacity. That's the key to make it to destination in about the same as an ICE

[volcalstone]

9:16 😂😂😂 pure gold. When Andrea smiles I smile too. 😊 The intro was funny as well! Great job guys. Too bad this doesn't have 7 seats for the GT-line.

[titusbc]

I like the look of this one if not the cost as per usual with all these current generation EVs. I am waiting for more updates on the whole battery replacement story as that was enough to make me lean away from EVs all together until there is more clarity on that particular issue/ your mother would just drive her own hybrid! :)

[xilbus]

Did you ask Kia how much would it cost to replace the battery pack?

[positoxav]

Kia dealerships, specifically South Florida, and Del Ray Kia, are marking up these cars by a lot. If you lease it, they are increasing the money factor by .004 or 10% over bank rate. Don't buy from dealers.

[Solarsystem]

Does it have bullet proof panels? I need that in my everyday commute when I drive my kids to school.

[BoopSnoot]

Can you include a section where you mention what a replacement battery would cost on EV reviews? O_O

[nickolastiguan]

How much is it to replace the battery in this one 😅

[alex]

Amazing looking vehicle...could definitely see myself in one after the charging networks builds out. Update of EVs I think will really happen once next gen SSB (Solid State Batteries) takes us to the same range as ICE/Hybrid and likely even better range..

[nicholassmith]

Not a fan of all the haptic buttons and screen for the HVAC. Why didn't any one at Kia actually try using them while driving before green-lighting them?

[palebeachbum]

It looks great. Nice job Kia design department. After watching the Motormouth video about the $61k Hyundai Ioniq5 battery replacement, EVs are not worth considering. I also find it concerning that these big EVs weigh so much. 7, 000 lbs. is a lot compared to the average vehicle. I worry about the safety of everyone else on the road should one of these boulders slam into someone.

[aevorozco]

From my point of view, the reason why EV's are not selling as much as it was anticipated is the range of the vehicle itself and unreliable charging stations. In my case, I do interstate road trips and the range of this Kia is very dismal. I do not wish to spend so much time at a charging station. Next is the cost of the vehicle, EV's are just too expensive compared to gasoline-engined vehicles.