8.1
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review
Now that Tesla has axed the Model X here, Kia has picked up the mantle by offering a huge, flashy, tech-laden three-row SUV.
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William Stopford
Kia EV9 vs Audi SQ7 Comparison
Kia EV9
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.1
8.1
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Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
85L
646 to 1029 km
Warranty
7 year
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3 year - 5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$162,377 - $175,400
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish looks
- Comfortable ride
- Impressive technology
Misses
- Third row could be bigger
- A handful to park
- More expensive than a similarly sized ICE SUV
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3956 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3750 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.1 - 16 | |
