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Here's a summary of the YouTube video review:The 2024 Kia EV9 is the first mainstream three-row EV.
The tested model, Wind all-wheel drive, is in Ocean Blue.
The MSRP starts at $54,900, while the model tested costs $61,203.
The all-wheel drive has dual motors that produce 379 horsepower and 433 lb.-ft. of torque.
Kia digital services allow for access to 516 lb.-ft. of torque, improving the 0-60 mph time from 5.7 to 5.0 seconds.
Charging port is on the rear passenger side.
Range of the Wind all-wheel drive is 280 miles.
The Light Long Range RWD trim has up to 304 miles of range.
10-100% charging on a level 2 charger takes about 8 hours.
10-80% charging on a 50-kilowatt DC fast charger takes about 83 minutes.
Regenerative braking helps preserve range.
The EV9 comes standard with many driver assistance systems, such as blind spot collision avoidance assist and navigation based smart cruise control with stop and go.
There's a frunk accessible by the key fob or a switch. It's small but can hold a level 2 charging cable.
The key is a stylish minimal white. The logo illuminates when a button is pressed.
The EV9 has futuristic styling with sharp lines. LED projector headlights are standard across all trims.
The Wind all-wheel drive trim has 19-inch wheels and almost an inch more of ground clearance, for a total of 7.8 inches.
Retractable door handles are included.
There are LED taillights, plus a tucked-away windshield wiper.
There is a remote liftgate, and a lot of cargo space is available.
The second row is easy to fold down. It includes power folding, but not folding back up.
There are third-row air vents and USB-C charging ports. There are up to 30 inches of legroom in the third row.
There are heated and ventilated front seats, with controls on the door. There is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless charging.
