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 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Kia EV9
Mazda CX-90
2024 Kia
EV9
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2024 Mazda
CX-90
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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
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Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Based on the Mazda CX-90 D50E GT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$74,550 - $101,130
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Muscular yet efficient inline six diesel
- Spacious, well made interior
- Rides and handles well for a big bus
Misses
- $90,000+ on-road for a mid-spec Mazda
- Some drivetrain quirks dull refinment
- Rear end design is... interesting...
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
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)
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12 - 15.2 | |
