Escape The Ordinary with the 2024 KIA EV9 - First Drive Review

The 2024 KIA EV9 is a 3-row SUV EV with 800V architecture. 5 trim levels will be available. The Kia EV9 Reshapes SUV user experience with superior design and technology for KIA’s new flagship vehicle.

Different trim and a choice of two powertrain options
* LIGHT RWD: 76.1-kWh battery with a 160-kW (215-hp/ 258 torque) motor that drives the rear wheels. 225 miles range 0-60 7.7 sec
* LIGHT: RWD long range - 99.8 kWh; 201 hp / 258 torque - 300 miles of range
* WIND AWD: 99.8-kWh battery single-motor configuration targeting 300 miles of all-electric range, 379 hp / 443 torque - 250 miles of range 0-60 5.7 sec
* LAND AWD : 99.8-kWh battery - Dual-motor, 283-kW (379-hp / 516 torque - 240 miles of range) torque vectoring all-wheel-drive 0-60 4.5 sec
* GT-Line AWD : Dual-motor EV9 GT-Line offers 379 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque, targets 0-to-60 mph acceleration in 4.5 seconds 270 miles of range

Charging is a standard 800V electrical architecture, which means 10 to 80% charge in under 25 minutes. That gives you 300 miles of all electric range. KIA has a partnership with Walllbox.
* 5000 lb. of towing capacity
* 7.8” ground clearance
* 5-link multi link rear suspension, McPherson multi link front suspension
* Vehicle to load technology - 1900W of power - V2L connector
* Vehicle to home - back up power source - bi directional charging
* Vehicle to grid - CA is planing on using this technology

The EV9 offers 20 standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems including standard collision-avoidance and active assist technologies elevated to new levels with lidar-capable technologies; Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist; Advanced Highway Driving Assist; Lane Following Assist; Blind-Spot Collision Warning and view monitor; Smart parking and much more.

The 2024 KIA EV9 seats 6 or 7 people.Available second-row power-adjustable seats with leg extensions, heating and ventilation; more legroom than many large luxury SUVs currently offer. Heated and vented 1st and 2nd row plus power relaxation massage seats.

Technology /Features:
Modern urban style with a sculpted and geometric design. Dual-display cockpit features full digital instrumentation including 2 -12.3” screen and a 12” HUD - hands on detection sensor and integrated haptic switches. Audio is the Meridian premium sound system 700W and Apple Car Play / Android that is wired.

There is more center console storage for bags, purses with the dual level floating console and wireless charging. There are many charging ports - 6 USB-C. Ambient lighting and Finger print starting are some of the other cool technologies.

There is plenty of cargo space with 81.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind first row; 43.5 cubic feet behind the 2nd row and 20.2 behind 3rd row.

Prices 2024 KIA EV9 STARTS AT $54,900

EV9 Trim EPA-est. AER / MPGe
Light 99.8 kWh RWD 304 miles (up from targeted 300 miles) / 89
Wind 99.8 kWh AWD 280 miles (up from targeted 270 miles) / 83
Land 99.8 kWh AWD 280 miles (up from targeted 253 miles) / 83
GT-Line 99.8 kWh AWD 270 miles (up from targeted 243 miles) / 80
Light 76.1 kWh RWD 230 miles (up from targeted 223 miles) / 88

Competes with Premium and standard EVs:
#Audi Q8 e-tron
#Ford Explorer EV
#Hyundai Ioniq 7
#Toyota B7X
#Chevrolet Blazer #EV
#Rivian R1S
#Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model X
#BMW iX
#Cadillac Lyric

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00:00 2024 KIA EV9 All Electric SUV
00:30 What is a KIA EV9?
05:30 Interior and seating
08:08 technology, screens
10:31 safety features
11:39 under the hood
13:20 test drive
16:29 cargo space
17:38 competitors

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