2024 Kia EV9 Review | The 3-Row EV For The Masses? 

Love my EV9 Land trim. I'd say the ride quality is very good on the highway, but can be a bit bouncy at lower speeds. For me it was between the R1S and EV9, and I went with the EV9 because Kia had some great lease deals, and the R1S wasn't available to lease in MN. I've had the vehicle for a little over 4 months, and no real complaints.

I've driven the GT-Line and really liked it, but would probably go with the Wind as it still has good power (unlike the anemic Light models) but avoids the large clompy wheels. I'm also hoping the exterior gloss black trim goes away on the Wind, as I can't imagine that wearing very well.

Imo if it excels in so many ways and punches above its weight then it doesn’t matter if it’s expensive

Great review and I would love to own this EV.

I think the EV9 has far surpassed the model X in sales. Deservedly so!

1:21 the active shutters do not control airflow across the battery, as this battery is liquid cooled. Instead, the shutters control airflow to the heat exchangers. When the heat exchangers don’t need ambient airflow then the shutters can be closed by the system.

As of last night when I checked on Kia's own website, they were still offering 0% APR on their EV9's. Across all trims. I am earnestly contemplating if I want one. I saw a blue GT Line at a local dealership for 79K While many would think that's pricey, especially since it's "only a Kia". First, if that's what you think check yourself and educate yourself. Kia and Hyundais aren't just "a Kia/Hyundai" anymore. Second, consider what else you can buy in this segment for 79K. The EV9 offers a STRONG value and quality proposition.

My take is that this a very good first-year effort. There are number of things that ought to be improved, and hopefully they will. One of the most glaring is the trims structure. To get what pretty much everybody needs with such a large and unconventionally shaped vehicle - parking and backward visibility aids - one has to go to upper trims, which also pack some expensive yet useless for many customers features. An example of such generally useless feature would be the configurable front illumination, with subscription option no less! It looks nice and futuristic at auto shows, but in real life gets easily damaged by flying debris so common on American roads. Just keep the front end simple and rugged, on all trims! Another thing is the motors options. It is either one 200hp motor at the rear (very underpowered for such a heavy car), or two 200hp motors, which is very good, but I’d argue excessive and too pricey for what is effectively an EV minivan. Some other EV manufacturers are already past that stage and offer single 300hp motor at the rear on base EV trims, which appears to be in a sweet spot. Another common complaint is extraordinarily easily scratchable plastic interior trim. Yet another, that one-pedal driving setting can’t be saved and has to be turned on over and over again, including every time after the car was put in reverse. And of course the infamous placement of the climate control display, grossly obscured by the steering wheel. All of this appears to be relatively easy for the manufacturer to fix. But will it be fixed promptly? So, we’ll see how it all develops. Reviews are positive and sales numbers are good compared to other EVs in this segment, yet Kia has a limited time to refine EV9 and thus cement this EV’s advantageous market position. It can become an iconic family vehicle, like a Honda CR-V or Toyota Highlander, if Kia manages to be just as judicious as these companies applying the continuous improvements.

It’s 20k more than a regular 3 row. That’s just too much

I'd seriously consider an EV9 if I could get 7 seater in the top trims

In on line with the EV9. Just don't trust kia hyundai yet. The 12v battery was the last issue.

Wow amazing packaging. Smaller length but much more interior room and comfort for passengers. Kia Hyundai killing it and prob will put Tesla out of business

Super cheap to lease now. Lease only or you will take a hit

Sorry, I’ve driven this and it is not an A- for ride. The side to side jostling is so significant that my head was bobbing all the time. I was close to buying one but stuck with my Odyssey which has a far better ride and ultimately more utility for my young family. I’ll get an EV crossover sometime in the next 5 years though.

I love my box on wheels, but id never own one of these. I wish theyd stop making evs "futuristic" and just treat them like regular cars with different powertrains.

I’m holding out for that four row.

"For the masses" - no, it is just to expensive

Yeah just don't worry about the 380 000 recalls for cars catching on fire

7 grand for a used chevy volt which gets almost all the cost savings from going ev, has no range anxiety, and is a true one car solution. getting 50-55 mi ev range in mine, and paying 21bucks/mo for insurance. dont kid yourself that youre saving any money going with a new ev. you would have to be able to pay for the vehicle after 2 years of ownership like i did to make up for the lost opprotunity cost of going with the cheapest phev in the world. and im not even talking about deprecieation, my volt apprecieated and is worth like 8-9k now lol

Nicely done, very thorough review. But given the EV9s price, I'd definitely shop the Lucid Gravity too.

It is just expensive like others SUV. So EV is not the point.

Another EV that is too expensive to “save the world”

Where the hell is the EV3 they was hyping up...

It’s 2024. Who the heck is gonna buy that brick? In the days where even luxury Jeeps can’t get rid of their inventory on gas vehicles, Kia thinks they can sell this expensive ugly thing? Nuh uh. I don’t think so.

I am sorry but what is this design language?, it is so awful