

William Stopford
2025 Kia EV9 review
Pros
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Cons
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
1 Year Ago
The new Kia EV9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $98,683 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the AIR variant and topping out at $129,883 for the Gt-line.
There are 3 variants of the EV9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.
The Kia EV9 is only available with an electric motor that produces 160kW and 350Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 EV9 is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
Very Good
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The Kia EV9 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Air and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


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1 Year Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,010 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,980 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,300 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,380 mm |
| Load Capacity | 648 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia EV9 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.





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Kia EV9
The cheapest Kia EV9 is the Air that starts from $98,683.
See all Kia EV9 PricingThe most expensive Kia EV9 is the Gt-Line that starts from $129,883.
See all Kia EV9 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia EV9 is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Earth and Gt-Line.
See all Kia EV9 towing capacityThe largest Kia EV9 is the Gt-Line which measures 1980mm wide, 5015mm in length and sits 1780mm tall.
The most powerful Kia EV9 is the Gt-Line which has 283kW of power from its null engine.
The Kia EV9 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia EV9 is the Gt-Line which weighs 3240 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia EV9 uses Electric.
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