2024 Kia EV9 Early Review | Consumer Reports

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- The Kia EV9 is a new, all-electric, three-row SUV.
- Tested is the Wind trim with the long-range battery, which includes a dual sunroof, heated/ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a hands-free power liftgate.
- The EV9 Wind costs $65,620 and has a 280-mile EPA driving range, with a 14.5-hour total charge time using a 240v charger.
- It comes with a 99.8 kWh Lithium Ion battery that drives two motors which combine to make 379 horsepower.
- It can accept 350 kW DC fast charging.
- The EV9 has 8 inches longer wheelbase than the Telluride, and its weight is 5,715 lbs.
- Handling for a three-row SUV is decent, but weight is noticeable.
- The interior has a giant screen comprising two 12.3" screens.
- Some controls use touch-sensitive capacitive touch controls, and there are hard controls for climate control.
- The start button is on the steering wheel, and the gear selector is also oddly placed.
- The heated steering wheel and heated/ventilated seats buttons are located on the door.
- The second-row seat is huge and spacious.
- The third-row seats fold forward with a button, which is good for getting into them.

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