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 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Kia EV9
Toyota Kluger
2024 Kia
EV9
vs
2024 Toyota
Kluger
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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
8.3
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Based on the Kia EV9 GT LINE
Based on the Toyota Kluger GXL AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$97,000 - $121,000
$47,650 - $83,535
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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
- Punchy turbocharged performance
- Much improved interior technology
- Comfortable ride and handling balance
Misses
- Interior is a bit dull
- $2000 more for the hybrid is tempting
- There's more luxury to be had in a CX-9
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)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
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 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.4L, 3.5L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 283kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 700Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11 - 14.02 | |
