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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 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Kia EV9
Hyundai Santa Fe
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2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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How they stack...
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
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Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
67L
375 to 704 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$44,700 - $79,795
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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
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish and well thought-out interior
- Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
- Balanced ride and handling tune
Misses
- No hybrid option for Active grade
- Active also misses bigger touchscreen
- Fairly limited third-row space
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)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
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)
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
