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So the issue is "it's a tad more expensive than vehicles from the size below it??" 🤔

What this reviewer forgot to say is that a bmw ix or audi q8 with the bigger battery and with the same specs as this kia are 30k more in the price. What a biased review.

The fact this reporter lists "cons" compared to a BMW X7 not having the same materials says alot. "It's a con that this doesnt have the same fine grain leather as a 3 times more expensive Gasoline BMW with double the starting price having not a single actual tech feature yet at that price point. But its not a BMW so that is a fault" Roflflffl

To compare the price of a fully loaded spec EV9, vs a base spec iX is not good. The iX to have range/performance needs to be an iX50, then it will want some options, and quickly reaches £100k. Whilst still having a small boot, and only 5 seats.

Always gets me with all the touch screens in modern cars, why most are laggy, it probably cost the manufacturer $20 more to specify a faster CPU or more memory in them, they can sacrifice other areas such as materials in areas you don't see while making the screen you touch every day seem very quick.

We are living in strange times, as an average earner I can't afford a Kia, I know that is not just Kia but I think a lot of car manufacturers going bust in the next 5 years with this trend

is it odd that the seven seat has a bench in the middle? Can’t you put three across the back for short trips and two in the middle? with the gap bteween the seats that seems a more practical way to get in too

Fantastic color graading!

A good and sensible review. It seems as though this is one step too far. Last year i got a new Genesis Electrified G80, with Genesis being the premium luxury arm of Hyundai/Kia. The Electrified G80 is a large five metre long saloon who's primary rival would be the Mercedes EQE or the new BMW i5. For some perspective prior to the Genesis I had for seven years a Maserati Ghibli, and before that I had some six new Jaguar's over a twenty year period. When asked what I think of the Genesis, I say this is the best car I've owned! Unlike this new Kia it looks and feels every inch the luxury car, with the cabin, and the car itself looking and feeling more like a Bentley, and often being confused for one! Whilst at around 80k for the almost fully optioned model I have, so a little more than this EV9, you are left in no doubt that you have got more than your money's worth. Interestingly the smaller Genesis GV60 is based on the Kia EV6/Hyundai Ioniq, but thanks to a complete redesign by Genesis is transformed also into a real luxury car. Add in the five year concierge package for free servicing, and a sales strategy which sees Genesis being sold as a completely separate stand alone marque, it is clear Genesis is clear that this a serious brand in the premium sector. Whilst Genesis do make a large SUV (GV80) its petrol and I think diesel only, so as with the GV60 if their desiners got their hands on the EV9 platform, they could have a serious rival in the EV luxury SUV sector. As things stand it would appear the EV9 is a bridge too far!

Waiting for the five seater version

Finally a really large SUV EV. There's been such a scarcity. Large, heavy, shaped like a shed, fat wheels. Perfect for EV.

How big are these ev going to get

a totally unfair review.. good detailed but absolutely not fair with the price.. compares competitors.. with base models vs EV9 full specs.. reviewer should do a proper job comparing models and all extras... not the best review of this car...

With that size and design it's looking like it could've had a V6 and been a Telluride. But it seems car manufacturers kept all the good designs for EVs. 😔

I love it and I want one.

*My Uber driver picked me up in something like this the other day. I'm not sure it was the same model. it was beautiful. I was amazed by all the screens and cameras. when he would put the blinker on it would show a round circle camera with it showing the gutter*

As far as your opinion of the suspension, there is no other EV in this class, our North American reviewers thought it was excellent and a quiet ride.

So with all this weight is it running on lorry tyres?

If it depreciates pretty fast, getting one 2nd hand or from a previous leased owner.....it might be worth the wait. 😄

Try and find a fast charger, try and find one that works!🤣

Ok!👍

The iX can't seat 7 adults. The BMW is not a direct competitor.

the main point I think is missed; if you want an adult sized third row outside of countries which sell the American 4x4s and you don't want a van you are limited to the Merc GLS. The X7 is almost there but not quite and similarly the Nissan Patrol. Not sure about the Palisade. There is also the Grand Cherokee L (I don't believe the bigger models are done in RHD) but, the seats are rock hard.

You didn't review the 3rd as you should 😑

Aggressive forward set headrests seem to be the bane of modern cars. Is there some legislation that is driving this?

Damn. That’s huge in every aspect 😰

I think the id buzz will be more popular if they are at an even price point

There should be more trims for rwd Also trims without electric third row or heated/cooled seats. They r useless options in many cases

Its a very good car but not at a competitive pricing level. A regretful pass for me.

With such driving characteristics, and enormous size, it seems the EV9 is more designed for American markets rather than the UK.

마치 장갑차같다.매우 튼튼하고 단단해 보인다.

Too expensive! The costs outweigh the benefits

Looks big and frumpy. As do the Audis, BMWs and Range Rovers.

I love my Hyundai diesel 2017, 7 seater Santa Fe and it's a huge value for what I paid (£25K when new, £17K now). Very reliable. I rode on an Uber EV 6 in London this week and it was impressive. So, although I can trust the brand better than say VW and Mercedes, I can't begin to fathom who in their sound mind would pay 70K for an all electric Kia. Both Kia and Hyundai lost their value for money appeal for me.

Designed for the US market. Can’t see the point, unless you’re going to use it instead of a pickup with a covered tilt. But who would do that?

It looks far better than the ugly iX and, it's not a dreary Audi either. I'm not in the market for a big SUV anyway but, the German brands especially are safe and dull designs. More to do with badge snobbery. The Kia wasn't designed to be ' hustled ' down twisty roads. Surprised didn't take it on a track. It's remit is a large family 7 seater.

Lookin beautiful. Please do a review of the grand Cherokees trackhawk

This thing will depreciate faster than a Range Rover with a pink paint job

9 seconds for 0-60, that's slow for an EV. Especially for the price.

Kia’s best design yet

Battery replacement cost $55,000 so buyer beware

Gorgeous car, but please give me a single pertinent reason why I'd choose this over a VW Multivan to haul my family around.

I'd rather throw £100 a week out of my car window each week. It would save me more money than the depreciation on this if i were to buy it.

It’s a giant 7 seater with a max loading weight of 570kg. Even the Sorrento which is not great has 610 and the q7 has 800kg. If you’ve driven Kia’s before you’d know how bad they feel near max weight as all of them have terrible loading weights even compared to their equivalent Hyundai version that have 10-20% better capacities

Get a campervan. 1. More fun. 2. Cheaper. 3. More versatile. 4. Customisable 5. Cheaper. 6. Carrying capacity. 7. Cooler. 8. Cheaper. 9. Great resale value. 10. Cheaper. Ffs. People who get this on a pcp. 9/10 will pay more for this than my mortgage. Stupid.

Meh another suv. There is no point for an ev if its an suv

Nice practical car but £65k for a ..Kia!

Stop using miles. Most of the world using kilometers.

outrageous price....

Too expensive for a kia! Whos going to buy this when you can get si many amazing cars for that much

Way too expensive.

6 seater is more expensive than the 7 seater??

Absolutely ridiculous. 👎🏽

Man, that’s disappointing. Good video though!

No thanks

Looks like a brick on wheels....

Prices are madness.

All for the price of 4 7 seater Dacia Joggers. What a scam

When will this fad of black headlinings pass - If I wanted to feel like I was a passenger in a tank, I'd buy a tank

Kinda copy cat of Land Rover- Kia should be more adventurous like Toyota- more confident- but it plays safe

Electric SUV💤💤💤

If only there was some kind of liquid fuel source that could carried in a tank under the vehicle and topped up quickly when required. It could catch on. (instead of catching on fire)

THIS Vehicle has to be the UGLIEST Car That KIA Have EVER Produced and at@70k ..I would Not Pay £7.00 For ONE.. On second thoughts I would not Accept One for Free From KIA.. That's How Bad this Vehicle Is In Looks It Makes Me PUKE just looking at it,

I stopped the video after 8 seconds.

KIA can’t give these monstrosities away in the Korean market.

99% of people do not need an SUV take the kids to school. Stop wasting money and destroying the planet please

A Kia starting from £65,000? What a joke.

Saw the price stopped the video. Kia are getting greedy and overpricing their cars.

No eV will ever impress me as I am intrinsically opposed to them

Kia aimed high and failed to deliver, shame as the concept was cool

more expensive than the equivalent Merc, BMW and Audi. It will also depreciate massively fast Good luck with that Kia

as always kia/hyundai are style over substance and after awhile of owning it, you will realize how shallow their cars really are.

Exactly how is a 2.6 ton suv supposed to save the planet?.

Enormous. Kia can't do interiors.