3 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2024 Kia EV9

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0:00 - Intro
BAD
0:30 - Third Row
1:31 - Cargo
3:58 - Price
GOOD
5:10 - EV Stuff
7:19 - Styling
9:27 - Drive
11:11 - Towing
11:24 - Second Row
13:27 - Interior personality & Luxury
15:49 - Tech
18:24 - Duo Drive

[@dwnshft]

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[@jdub_vdub]

Love grabbin’ those thick ones. I think it’s crazy that in 2024 almost every reviewer still says “if this didn’t have a Kia badge” LOL, they’ll never live that down will they. I agree though I can’t spend that much on a KIA product which is so weird because KIA is one of the only automakers that are constantly redesigning, improving and making better looking vehicles than other brands so why can’t I get over the KIA nameplate?! Love this EV9

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

Well just get over it then and let yourself actually enjoy driving a vehicle that excites you. That’s what I did and I can’t be more pleased with my decision to switch to the Korean brands. Well worth it 👍

[@raemill4089]

The sounds of nature is in there for the radio and you can get the second row without the automatic seats and the manual is instant to open up for the 3rd row, but you loose the foot rest recline mode back there (which is kinda not usable). We got ours a month or so ago and absolutely love it. Seriously, folks gotta get over the Kia badge as this car beats or is equal to cars way above what you are paying for it. They really outdid themselves with this car and they look like they have a winner in the EV3 as well as that is going to have value well above what they are likely to MSRP for.

[@MrAdamscales]

On the rear seats: The 2nd row walk-through is legitimately wide. I didn't notice this until I took the EV9 home, but there's much more room than, say the Mazda CX90. Had six people in the thing last weekend, and never needed to fold the 2nd row seats forward.

[@anthonymitchell9337]

The wheels are okay but much better than the ones on the "lesser" trims.

[@Molishious]

The main thing I don’t like about this is that it’s not the EV5 as I love it but I don’t need something so large and expensive. I’m actually more turned off by the luxury brands than Kia as my last car was a Kia and it was the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. Expensive German cars make me nervous as I assume they’ll be more expensive to repair and maintain.

[@rickywhisenhunt4582]

I like it - but not ready for an EV yet. I have a Kia Carnival MPV and I'm waiting for the 2025 Hybrid model that is estimated to get about 36MPG. Most of the videos I watch make a big deal out of leg and head room as well as trunk space. Truth is that vans have great designs these days with superior designs for space and seating. Still I'm debating getting one of these EV9 models- yet it's a hard choice considering the cost. I can get the new Hybrid fully loaded van for about $50k compared to $65k for this. 36mpg is good enough for me in a hybrid. I like Kia because of the warranty too. 5 years base warranty is outstanding and one has to take that into consideration as repairs can really cost these days with all of the tech/computer chips. Leasing is a good way to go on these.

[@RichardJoashTan]

And I am glad that I will buy a fully loaded Kia EV9 GT Line anyway.

[@Cttechexpress]

The Rivian R1S starts at less than this Kia EV9 for very similar specs. It has many things that are better, like more towing capacity (including tow hitch and harness included standard), adaptive air suspension, rear screen, air compressor, larger frunk, larger infotainment screen, functional app with regular and meaningful OTA updates, integrated camp speaker and flashlight... you should really find one and compare. The Kia is very nice for the $65K they're currently selling these at.

[@jigs8437]

Kia EV9 currently starts at $56k after all the rebates so definitely much less than Rivian R1S

[@Cttechexpress]

@@jigs8437 yeah but that one does 0 to 60 in like 8 Seconds

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

The best thing about this EV is the KIA design with their high end interiors. The worst thing about this vehicle is that it’s an EV. Next.