2024 Kia EV9 (inc. 0-100 & autonomy) review

We finally got the chance to get behind the wheel of Kia’s HUGE all-electric seven seat SUV. It’s the 2024 Kia EV9. Is it any good? Paul Maric finds out!

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:14
Interior: 03:52
Infotainment: 05:49
Safety Tech: 07:22
Practicality: 08:13
Charging: 13:48
On the Road: 14:39
Performance: 24:26
Verdict: 26:32

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[bond_andrew]

Yes, ordered one in Finland back in August 2023. Ocean Blue Matt colour, GT-Line, 6 seater with relaxation mode (electric captains chairs). Standard side mirrors. Detachable towing hook. Everything that the importer was able to offer in Finland. We do not get a digital tiger grill (light pattern), and we do not get HDP2 (Highway Driving Pilot 2). The car should arrive by the end of November 2023 (Already in Finland).
I was choosing between EV9, Volvo EX90, Tesla Model X, and Mercedes EQS. Couldn't find a single reason to go with anything except KIA. The first time I saw the car was during a live presentation on 31.30.2023 just to receive proof I made the right choice. Never though would go with KIA, but couldn't deny how Brand advanced!

[markstewart]

I totally agree with your comments regarding some of the so called “safety features” on this vehicle & others in the Kia/Hyundai family. My wife and I recently test drove the new Hyundai Kona, which has the same set up as the EV9. Fantastic little SUV, until the beeping & dinging starts, for the same reasons you mentioned. So you aren’t the only person annoyed by the fact you can’t switch it off once & leave it off. That was one of the reasons we didn’t purchase the vehicle.

[captainjerk]

I have the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the tech and infotainment system is basically identical, the warning systems like lane awareness is automatically on when you start as well. Just hold the autonomous drive button down for 2 seconds and it turns it off.

[MrJackieoy]

Yes, it has been ordered and is already at my dealer - Launch Edition in Ocean Blue Metallic. Just waiting for the registration and the winter wheels. (Which are currently needed in Germany - fortunately, normal side mirrors are installed in the Launch Edition in Germany)

[theseb]

Those bings and bongs are EU legislated. I am surprised that you got them as well in Australia. All new EU spec cars will come with these ‘features’. The iPedal thing is due to range rating. It was not rated in ipedal mode, so it will not default to it at startup. Much like ice cars start in eco mode with auto stop start on, for example.

[Northern-San]

Hi Paul, great review. I always like how you look at the ergonomics, I think most car reviewers obsess with features and forget ergonomics. The video wing miss or is a disaster. Kia seltos has the same horrible beeps and they are enough to skip buying their cars.

[joshuastanbury]

I was the first person at my dealership to drive the EV9 GT-Line and I noticed while driving there was condensation building behind the glass in those silly mirrors and it made the camera cloudy and relatively hard to see out of so I hope that won't be a common issue with this vehicle.

[matthewbowes]

Love the review, I was waiting on it to see if this was the car for me, but quirky things drive me insane. All other reviews do not mention any beeps at all, and it annoys me to tears. Constantly turning things off EVERY time you get into a car is so annoying and its great to see that someone else feels my paid. Technology should be for the consumer to choose ONE time. "Yes I did actually bring my key to the car and push the start button." I don't need another distracting button to press to ask me if I am alert. I would rather go into the dealerships and sign a waiver to release them of all the stupid things that I may do in the future than press another annoying button for phantom safety.

[SwissFandi]

Thank you for taking time to show us this wonderful car. We are excited to try soon..

[EstherSonya]

That is a great looking and very functional design.. amazing how well the Korean manufacturers have developed over 15 years

[xotic]

Funny thing is the UK version doesn’t come with those camera mirrors

[scott]

If your side cameras are going to be about as large as mirrors anyways, why not stick with mirrors?

[natewallis]

Took the earth for a spin in Australia, which is the mid range model here. Very impressed, thought it handled really well, plenty of room for the family.

[ScottValentine]

@24:14 It has its own built in Singaporean uncle taxi driver?

[garyorocks]

@carexpert Paul, mate can you please run this through your light offroad area with the body rigidity, log test etc. Just want to see how good the 4 wheel drive system is

[madopado]

Love the format of your reviews. Excellent stuff.

[Mattwade]

Have you guys done an off road or soft road test of the EV9? I saw a short on TikTok of the log hill climb but can't seem to find anything else about it? Would be keen to see how capable it is or isnt!

[joelcarterramadge]

Speaking of EV towing, would be cool to see a specific video on it. Specifically the hit on economy vs similar a combustion car

[craigmonty]

Paul: "Have you been looking for a 7 seat EV but didn't want to spend well and truly over Well here's this Kia for.... over $100, 000.

Sorry Paul, had to say it 🤣

[RohitPatel-pogw]

When would you review kia sorento 2024? Do you have access to one yet? Given its just launched