Kia EV9 2024 review: Long-term test | Is the new mid-spec Earth electric SUV the best family car?

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- The reviewer's family lived with the Kia EV9 for three months, driving over 2,500 km.
- The reviewer thinks the EV9 could be the best car he has tested in 15 years.
- The design is futuristic, bold, and intimidating.
- The dimensions are: 1755 mm height, 1980 mm width, 5010 mm length, and 3100 mm wheelbase.
- The drag coefficient is 0.28, similar to the McLaren Speedtail.
- The LED running lights, the tail lights, and the wheels are loved.
- The interior looks like it has been chiseled out of stone.
- The dashboard, the steering wheel, and the seats are featured.
- The interior has a mixed variety of textures.
- There is a diverse mixture of textures and surfaces from this almost wool-like fabric.
- There are haptic controls.
- There are excellent headrests.
- The gear shifter stick is not liked.
- The exterior looks are bold and futuristic.
- The MSRP is $106,500 (at the time of filming) for the Kia EV9 Earth.
- Key aspects: 7 seat standard, climate control, excellent head room, leg room, USB ports, and storage.
- There is no Head-up display and no sun shades.
- 52L Frunk capacity.
- 828L Boot capacity - 5 seats up.
- 333L Boot capacity - 7 seats up.
- In terms of charging, the Earth version has a 99.8 kWh battery.
- It can use 350-kW fast chargers, the large and fast ones, and Ki says this car can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes.
- The steering is light and accurate.
- The ride makes a big difference.
- The speed-limit acknowledgment system can be annoying.
- The over-limit speed chime.
- The driving experience is silent and serene.
- Has a 5-star ANCAP rating in 2023.
- It is also easy to drive.
- The performance is incredible.
- The reviewer's rating is 9.5 out of 10.

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