The Kia EV9 is Surprisingly Good!

Another competitive banger from Kia, out here reinventing themselves.

Shot on iPhone 15 Pro

[Presto_]

The Kia and Hyundai group have come so far in the past 5 years producing these rather unexpectedly awesome vehicles, especially in their EV division.

[levimata]

As someone who works at the KIA design studio, and saw this car from sketch, to concept, to production has been such a cool experience, I’m glad people seem to be liking this car! It was fun to work on (:

[Willybillyminjay]

I have literally 0 interest in cars but somehow this is slowly becoming my comfort channel.

[bjornszz]

I just did a 2000km road trip in this car (GT Line), driving from the Swedish southwest up north and back. It's a fantastic vehicle indeed. Excellent charging performance (flat curve, if you pre-heat accordingly you'll see 160-180kW+ speeds even at 15% and 75-80% state of charge. Very reassuring to drive, very comfortable and as you say LOADS of tech - with most of it being focused on actual everyday usability rather than just cool gimmicks to show off to your nerdy friends (aka Mercedes EQ models). I love that i can just charge my cameras and drones while driving. Also, the paus mode (aka "camping mode") works perfectly. The car pulled only 10% battery running overnight as a campervan.

Cheers!

[lisam.willson]

As someone with a lot of siblings, the feature to switch from charging to charging + data transfer is CRIMINALLY underrated. “No mom, I don’t want my phone connect to the cars system rn. Just needed to charge.” That’s a feature that came from someone who’s had that experience, props to KIA

[EdenReeses]

I have a KIA carnival 2022 with 70k miles on it already and let me tell you how much of an awesome car it has been. zero engine problems, everything works still and smoothly, all the electronics work never had to change anything on it from the dealer or bring it to fix something specific. ZERO PROBLEMS. KIA most definitely deserves this praise because it has truly reinvented itself.

[MrTyrael]

Kia is currently the master at bringing good looking cars at an affordable price. Like sure, they could get rid of some plastic, but at what cost? Almost every car they put out right now matches or undercuts their competetors while looking better. The EV9 doesn't just look good, it's freaking sexy imo

[michaelc]

I have been a BMW owner for almost 30 years. I wanted a fast electric car so I ordered an i4 M50. After nearly a year I got tired of waiting. I went into a Kia dealership a year ago and saw an EV6 GT on the floor. Got in it, got a great feeling from it, took it for a test drive and bought it. I decided to forget about the label and try something different - I’m so glad I did. The car has been great…well built, practical, all the bells and whistles, better range than advertised and neck-snapping acceleration. I’m a Kia fanboy now.

[mikeapohl]

Been driving my EV9 GT for almost 2 months now, over 1100 miles. I cannot say enough with how happy my family is. It really feels luxury, it is almost stupid how fast it is, and it does feel like they thought of everything.

With the heavy doors (vs minivan sliding doors), my 5 year old took a couple trips to get used to using them, but now she does it on her own.

My biggest 2 annoyances so far are that the rear windshield wiper doesn't do the whole rear window well and the massage seat is only for the driver (my kids love the heated captains chairs though). And if your biggest problem is a lack of massage seats for the passengers, that tells you how amazing the car is.

[davenape]

I work in quality at the West Point, GA plant that builds the EV9. We haven't started building it in full production yet. Just running trials now. It is a good looking vehicle.

[peterfconley]

I think I’m past the “… but it’s a Kia” hang-up. Mad respect.

[aurelian]

This is honestly my dream car as a family man. Loads of tech and looks cool, but also relentlessly practical.

[GenerationAI]

The tech, software, and functionality is perfecft. KIA is killing it

[Jonasaexander]

I'm on my third KIA, bloody good value for money - and 7 years of warranty. If you put that on your product, you know it holds up.

[blueskiesflyer]

Got my EV6 few months ago and im really impressed. My family owned KIA cars since 2002 and with every generation this car maker makes leaps forward in quality of their products and their new EVs are a testament to that.

[willyjum]

Finally somebody talks about the 12fps media centers almost every car comes with 😩

Also, shout-out to the goose. Let him do his thing.

[Markone]

Kia is one of the best companies I've seen these past years. They completely changed their reputation, and their vehicles are genuinely amazing now! We got a Sportage and that car is just... Amazing!

The dashboard, the huge 12.5in screen is so responsive which you don't see in many high end cars like the mercedes gla which is like 20% more expensive. They're so comfy, so spacious, so good when you drive them in any mode!

Genuinely love this car and this brand now

[IanPilgreen]

I've had a top-trim Telluride for over 3 years now. With Napa leather seats, a suede headliner, heated/cooled front seats & captains chairs (a feature which some cars that cost double don't have), adaptive cruise control, and tons of the EV9s features shown in this vid, I often feel like I bought a Volvo or Range Rover for $49, 000. Yes, there's plastic and faux materials across the cabin, but nothing I touch ever feels cheap, and the highest touch items often actually have aluminum trim to keep the feel premium. Everything has weight and tightness to it, regardless of whether it's plastic or not.

Kia isn't the brand it used to be, and hasn't been for almost half a decade now. People discounting cars like the EV9 just because it has a Kia badge need to get with the times and realize they're missing out on what's probably the best value in cars on the market.

[vinny]

I just started working at a Kia dealership, and im So impressed so far with all the technology and features, learning about em is pretty cool

[kfjbfrn]

My sister and brother in law build those Kia’s here in Georgia. Have a 23 Sorento very nice car. Looking at the EV9 appreciate you recognizing their hard work Marquez. Taking the factory tour this Thursday.