Video Summary
Performance: acceleration is good, with ample power.Handling: it can feel soft on the road, resulting in a smooth ride with control.
Tech: driver assists, including high-res cameras for parking and blind spot monitoring, are excellent, and it stays centered in its lane.
Drawback: The interior’s climate control screen location, which is blocked by the steering wheel. Fortunately, there are redundant physical controls for climate, so touching the screen isn’t needed.
Cabin: A mesh headrest is supportive and breathable, and there are excellent materials with overall design. These are indicators of attention to detail.
Space: Front provides space for small items and a flexible area; with a big bin.
The EV9 is part of a year-long road test, meaning the entire Edmunds staff has experience driving it.
Volvo EX90:
The cabin is notably quiet on the road.
The ride is comfortable because the Volvo boasts giant wheels. However, the driver assists are not satisfactory due to issues on the highway.
Overall, the steering wheel has insufficient adjustment.
The all-glass roof looks good and manages heat, but in midday the light can shine onto the dash and reflect into the driver’s eyes.
The model is expensive; this results from many standard features that could cost extra from other makers.
It may be impossible to find a good driving position because steering wheel adjustment is lacking. The software has errors, including suspension ones limiting the car’s speed to 60mph on the highway.
Small item storage is lacking.
Overall, the cabin feels less luxurious than those of the Kia and the Volvo.
Volkswagen ID. BUZZ:
It’s the slowest car and technically a minivan.
The ID.Buzz has better-than-average self-driving technology and a light steering wheel.
The car has great visibility with a wide open interior and large windows.
Its range is limited, and its suspension provides a firm ride. The steering feels sluggish.
The second-row cup holders are missing. The small-item storage is limited and difficult to reach.
The cabin is spacious with excellent headroom.
The base model is reasonably priced, but the upper trims are expensive.
Overall, the reviewer’s recommendation is the KIA EV9.
