DRIVEN: 2024 Kia EV9 Electric SUV | A Better Telluride? | Driving Impressions, Tech & More!

[@edmundscars]

Do you think the Kia EV9 will be a huge success story like the Telluride? Let us know in the comments.

[@jamespeacock413]

The overlay graphic at the 12 min mark incorrectly states 81.9 CU FT behind the 3rd row. Might want to fix that as that would appear to be total capacity with all seats folded.

[@theMLBfan]

Of course not. The telluride is actually attainable at $40 to $50k. I'm not sure how many can actually afford a $60 to $70k Kia. Of course they'll have no trouble selling out since they'll only be able to produce like 10 of these per year. Better hurry up and hop on that wait-list now.

[@theclutch19]

The Telluride was a huge success due to the large 3rd row. People still need this IC car for the family trips where you can't have your kids next to each other or they will kill each other. You want space in between them. Having said that, the 2+ a year family vacation trips that will require long distance drives will be super painful if we have to stop every 3 hours. I can't see our family doing an EV for travel since the mileage will drop significantly especially after you put on the roof box and trailer hitch bike carrier. So that would make us, what, stop every 2 hours?

[@jjakkad]

Depends on the price.

[@AR-nz1yh]

I love the fact the 3 rd row it’s in example for many suv to take a note great job Kia

[@TnTteam09]

Wow wow wow. Talk about not being able to compete when you cant even compare! Ev9 is in a leauge of its own and i am so here for it. Hats off to Kia for yet another succesful EV launch.

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

This is a traditional suv with the modern technology. Love it!

[@ck4797]

Absolutely stunning and no longer surprising to see a Korean car company with yet another stellar design. It's almost happening at the same time BMW has been declining. Hiring the right talent seems to help

[@makatron]

And to think that 15 years ago nobody would even consider a Korean car

[@CKY1942]

​@makatron What are you talking about? 15 years ago Hyundai and Kia were each selling as many as Mazda.

[@makatron]

@@CKY1942 15 years ago people got them based on price

[@makatron]

@@silvershowerhandle they were mad ugly, I would know since I got a 2006 Tucson that with 4 cylinders had the fuel economy of a V6.

[@keithmoh1]

@@makatron They are following the trajectory of Japan. Honda and Toyota cars used to be cheap and horrible. Now they are considered the gold standard.

[@briannedry5346]

Fantastic looking SUV that seats 6-7 passengers comfortably without ridiculous seating in the 3rd row, also heated and ventilated with lots of leg room 👍. If Kia can keep the top trim price below the Rivian or Model X or in the range of a Model Y dual motor this will be a HUGE hit. Only thing I wouldn't have minded was a 15"- 20" center display for streaming, games etc.. while charging on road trips.

[@WayApp]

Well done, Kia! 👏⚡

[@Quick-n-eg쿠이크앤이지]

I tested KIA EV9 4WD in South Korea recently, and his review is fair and accurate. I was surprised by the size, power, control, and interior spaciousness. One has to test drive it to know.

[@sincladk]

Loved the bit about it looking like an AI-generated Telluride (OK, maybe not 😝). Thanks for the great review, Clint!

[@edmundscars]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video looking forward to seeing this ev crossover here I understand that here in our money it might be $73000 and the EV5 will arrive afterwards

[@DerekCarrMusicPhotographer]

I’ve never liked a KIA (or an SUV) so much before seeing this thing. I like it a lot.

[@protovack]

thanks for the review! i'm also 5'8" lol. you know the nice thing about that? right in the middle. not so short that people call you "short", but still fit inside everything super easily. sometimes its good to be "average". thanks again, and looking forward to your official US spec review of the EV9. My only criticism of the EV9? Range. Honestly. I own an EV6 and its awesome, i have no issues with the range and i get 275-300 miles easily. But the EV9 is a larger vehicle which is expected to do longer road trips --thats what you do with larger vehicles right? So while they did size up the battery to 100kwh-ish for the long range AWD spec, that only just accounts for the increase in size, and so the range is basically the same. I wish they sized up the long range battery even more, maybe 120kwh, for a solid 330-350 mi range, instead of 275. But at the same time, I'll probably still buy one, because i know that with E-GMP charging, it only takes 20 minutes.

[@GizmoMaltese]

Put the luggage on the roof. Get a roof rack and you'er set.

[@DevThDude]

Most of the people lookin into a Telluride aren't gonna be able to afford 70k-80k for this.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

I love the look of it, you mentioned it was large enough to carry 7 and all their luggage, no way will 7 luggage will fit behind the third row, maybe 5 and luggage is more realistic.

[@haidesu572]

I agree. No way it will carry enough luggage for 7 people.

[@martinkim5411]

The official price of EV9 at Korea market is USD $56k ~ 68k based on the grade before receiving government subsidy

[@danguelph2676]

How much is Palisade in Korea? In US and Canada we usually get similar or slightly higher prices, depending on the model.

[@plixie1]

We have a telluride. This is the family ev suv we have wanted. Just not at a 78k+ Rivian price.

[@danguelph2676]

$78k lol? You are way off. Add dealer markups and you'll see more like $85-90k lol. It's absolutely ruined value. No longer worth it.

[@makatron]

This looks good, I'm just worried the markups are about to get into legendary status when this hits the stealerships.

[@XKBdeathbunny]

Volvo's backend looks amazing, and this one looks similar, therefore it also looks amazing

[@jonathantaylor1998]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with 5'8", Clint... we're height-twins...! 😉

[@jml9550]

I would love to be 5’8” as a 5’6” dude😊

[@men3Z]

Great video. So are all specs only 6 passenger? Or do they have a 7 passenger? Or am I just wrong and that 3rd row can actually fit 3?

[@kunkim2634]

2nd row could be 2 seaters or 3 seaters

[@danguelph2676]

Telluride has 3 seats on 3rd row. EV9 only has 2 seats :( It's bad.

[@torokun]

Hyundai and kia are killing it these days.

[@HygienistDentist]

This car is perfect for my family... All I need is a family 😿🍼

[@danguelph2676]

Hey man, don't cry. You'll get family eventually. Meanwhile I can offer you a shoulder to cry, a tight warm buthole and I can even give you some fresh semen to drink if you are up to it. We need to help each other man.

[@StephenKrugerTH]

Like the different way he presents the car, esp. narration in key aspects. Keep going Edmunds team

[@drjones694]

I love this design

[@AeroDude73]

How much ($$) is the smaller base model one, & how many est miles of range? Thx.

[@marshallwilliams6405]

Could be for cooling on the batteries or just style choice.

[@blackchristiangeek]

Gr8 review. Thanks and God bless

[@georgecostanza2695]

My wife has a Model Y and the electric power train has grown on me. Nonetheless, my last three SUVs were X3, X5, and currently GLE. I’ve never been interested in any Kia… until now… for real!

[@Popcornbeetle]

Looks amazing

[@adammocaby2636]

It's amazing what KIA used to be to what they are now.

[@Nnnqqq689]

Hi can I ask how much is the registration renewal fee for kia Telluride ?

[@carshowtv9197]

Well done, Kia! 😍😍

[@tj_struck]

MAN this looks so nice! Why does it have to be an EV though 😫 ugh, I wish it had the 2.5t from the Sorento and I’d be all over it.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Plenty of ICE cars you can choose from

[@mbcaiost]

I love how the fit and finish is high-end, even the plastics are nice.

[@worrellthomas3735]

This is the perfect electric SUV. I hope pricing is good

[@MrNanjue]

Is climate information on screen blocked by steering wheel?

[@papasquat355]

Now, if Kia could only stop their stealerships from adding BS addendums and market adjustments above MSRP (of course, that won't happen). I will just plan on the Model 3 until the competition actual improves.

[@danguelph2676]

Correct. Dealers ruin the value with their markups. However, Model 3 is a sedan - it's small, it's not practical, doesn't look good and now everyone and their grandma has it. I'll pass.

[@thiago.muller]

I will never understand these people who want to show up more than the car. People who click on a car video want to see the car and not several minutes of a camera in your face for you to show up.

[@Defience12]

Thank you for the great review! The EV is Beautiful!

[@jsl02008]

it looks great

[@khunopie9159]

Cool truck! I want!

[@PaulHo]

Short king! 💅🏾

[@rhbx1752]

Can’t wait for the release. I reserved one but waiting on the final price. Great looking and practical car!🎉

[@DJIDroneTravel]

Finally we having 7 and 6 seaters electric cars ❤

[@neodidi]

That silver color hits hard... Oh.. I love this.. If I was rich... Cars would have been my biggest expense

[@sunahamanagai9039]

What an impressive looking vehicle. Koreans are just unstoppable in design.

[@JJs_playground]

That's a cool looking vehicle

[@kevinn1158]

Did you find out anything about the EV5 coming to North America?

[@AlejandroChang]

I totally agreed with you on the Volve vibe with the tail lights!

[@naarealy]

Doesn't matter if Kia prices it well, the dealers will mark these up and erase any value

[@danguelph2676]

Correct. Exactly why we are not buying any Kia/Hyundai/Genesis vehicles as dealers ruin it. they ruin value, they ruin Kia/Hyundai reputation. Kia/Hyundai is already associated with greed and sorrow - thanks to bad dealers. Worst thing is that Kia/Hyundai/Genesis are not doing anything and allowing dealers to ruin it.

[@techups3082]

very good review

[@alandobson5395]

I have an EV6. We are gonna see EV9s all over the place just like the Telluride.

[@theMLBfan]

No chance. We have a long way to go before manufacturers can produce enough for that to happen. The fact that it'll be $60 to $75k for a Kia also won't help.

[@chrisak49]

@@theMLBfan $60-75k BEFORE dealer markups. People are overrating sales figures of the Telluride too. It is not selling anywhere near as big as Highlander and Pilot.

[@alandobson5395]

@chrisak49 In Northern Virginia outside DC where I live, people were buying Tellurides with $5-$10k markups. I think it depends on the area. $60-$70k is slightly more than a Telluride, but what else is out there for the price that is a 7 seat electric SUV?

[@alandobson5395]

@eterniD Where I live in Northern Virginia people buy Tellurides all day because what else can you get that is a 7 seater that looks good, has all the safety tech, 10yr warranty, and for the EV9 is electric? The BMW IX is hideous, cost a lot more and is a 5 seater. Depends on where you live but in the DC area people will buy all that dealers can get.

[@chrisak49]

@@alandobson5395 There are 1300 new Tellurides in a 500 mile radius of the DC area. The car simply isn't selling in high volume vs other brands.

[@jayyoon7578]

한국에 오신걸 환영합니다😃 Welcome to Korea😄

[@kobymile5453]

Love everything about the interior. Maybe external design will grow with time. But the alloys will be the first thing I will change if I buy one.

[@soILLitsADVISED]

I joke with my wife that the Telluride is the Korean Range Rover (she hates that I call it that). Seeing this EV9 has me wondering if the electric Range Rov will have any similarities or if the Land Rover engineers hid their identities on press runs test driving this 👀

[@demetra110]

Do they pay to Volvo for the external design?

[@DJL78]

Great review Clint!

[@edmundscars]

Thanks for watching

[@rolersonpaule7419]

Perfect for my family! Just gotta sell a few things to offset that dealer markup…trade in the minivan, sell my left kidney, sell my 3rd born to the highest bidder, 2nd mortgage on the house…that should help 😂

[@TrunxKraft3000]

In the 90s, this is definitely what they predicted that some of the cars would look like in the 2020s. 🔥

[@mathewkokura]

Tell what is the price

[@crazygrey8706]

Beautiful beautiful... Guy's what yall think..this vs Mercedes eqs suv

[@worrellthomas3735]

Can’t wait to test out 1 pedal driving

[@House-hs5is]

If you buy an electric car than you should think about helping the environment, right? If so, why do you care about 0 to 60 time? Isn’t longer range more important?

[@danguelph2676]

It's because most people who buy do not really care about environment. They like to pretend to care. They like image.

[@Antoinemalone]

You skipped over the 2nd row seat functions. Do they have massage chairs in the 2nd row in the top trim? Also Inside EVs posted prices supposedly in the USA (going off UK prices) the starting price on the base is 60k.

[@swyang68]

Yes the second row has massage chairs in top trim

[@StyrmanW]

Is the color Pebble Grey or Iceberg Green?

[@sportsMike87]

Looks cool but will it hold up over time is the question

[@toororbal3467]

I’m agree with you about volvo, Back is pretty much look like XC90.

[@DJSliick]

If only I had a convenient way to charge it here in these NYC Streets where parking garages don't rip you off to slowly charge your car. Until then I gotta Stick to the Petro.

[@Reddylion]

Kia, hyundai ev 👍👍

[@nikosunny]

the price in Korea starts from around $60k up to $80k

[@PHiRNurse]

you forgot the swivel function of 2nd row seat which makes it great > I hope they offer that to american consumers

[@HygienistDentist]

It looks soooo good

[@StereotypedMe_]

The brand had great designs over these years! Beat the Japanese and even some European brands 😮

[@rexcadral3468]

They are going to sell millions of these things.

[@chrisak49]

They said the same thing about the EV6/Ioniq5 but dealer markups and pricing along with ICCU issues came along. Ioniq5 has barely sold 30k units in the US from Dec 2021 to Jun 2023.

[@chags3512]

@@chrisak49what are the ICCU issues?

[@chrisak49]

@@chags3512 Its a defect with the controller for the 12v battery. It makes the 12v battery drain so the car's electronics won't work. Doors won't open and the car becomes a brick. Replacement takes 3-6 months depending on how fast your dealership can get the part from Korea. As of now, Kia/Hyundai is prioritizing the Korean market with the parts so you'll be stuck with a Hyundai Elantra or worse be on your own for a rental.

[@cypvh74]

$55k-$75k is definitely in the luxury price range.

[@_petar]

No chance, it is near 100k USD in my small european country, there are better cars at that price, same with Sorento, it is unsellable here

[@edjohn4590]

Space in the front trunk????

[@BTC909]

You flew to Korea or did Kia fly you to Korea?

[@theMLBfan]

I'm sure Kia flew him out there, guessing by the way he was heaping praise on it. Sounded more like a commercial than a preview.

[@jml9550]

This is nothing new, this is call Marketing.

[@kfx3907]

@@theMLBfanWhy don't you think that EV9 is actually that good?

[@CKY1942]

Why? You can pay him to fly there?

[@CKY1942]

Please keep your mouth closed unless you insist on paying for his trip to Korea. Stop demanding things for free like a welfare recipient.

[@korayus]

Hope to see GT version of it soon.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

2:20 can someone explain to me the purpose of the grille shutters, since there is no ICE?

[@itechtalk03]

Probably to cool the battery when it’s get warm?

[@amperformance7998]

EVs dont create nearly as much waste heat as ICE, but still need to cool the motors and battery when they are under high load. Ever notice how your phone or laptop heats up when it is doing a lot of processing? However, air intakes for cooling also generate a lot of drag. That is why even ICE cars have most of their grill blocked off. The active shutters can open to improve cooling when needed, and close to improve aerodynamics and range when not needed.

[@TheParsaver]

It will be hit big in EV market. But I hope greedy dealers don't mark up over MSRP.

[@danguelph2676]

Oh rest assured they will! $20-30k over msrp.

[@RegularJoes]

Exactly! Which is why Tesla's sales model will continue to help it dominate other manufacturers

[@stephentsai]

You see Volvo taillights I see symbols resembling the Predator’s alien wrist display

[@rachelforshee]

81 cubic feet behind 3rd row? Is that a typo?

[@shawnkristoferu8303]

Range?

[@theclutch19]

Families need this for road trips to grandma. We need more range so we're not stopping every 3 hours when fully loaded and with a roof box. Otherwise if we just use it to go back and forth to soccer, then Model Y is perfect.

[@AdamJakowenko]

This is far better for back and forth to soccer in terms of functionality, space and comfort. The Model Y is better only for the road trips.

[@theclutch19]

​@@AdamJakowenko No, you got it all screwy. Sure it's bigger. But then you're screwed when you do your twice a year family trip. It will be a very painful ride. You still need an IC SUV for those...like a Telluride...

[@rahulp2288]

@@theclutch19 yeah as much as i want to get a EV the range just turns me away. I would rather buy a Model 3 for daily drive like from work to home but for those long trips that is around 300-400 miles away i would much rather have a big ice SUV like Toyota Grand Highlander or Honda Pilot..

[@amperformance7998]

If range is your concern, then the EV9 makes more sense for the short soccer practise runs because it actually has 7 usable seats with extra space for gear. And even on a road trip, stopping to charge every 2-3 isn't a big issue. Charge stops are only about 15-20 mins which is just enough time for everyone to use the restroom, get a snack, and stretch their legs. Plus, a rest stop every couple of hours is recommended so you don't fall asleep at the wheel and kill your whole family...

[@davidavard8461]

I love the “I have a big family to carry, so I want a big SUV” people, when a minivan is a far better vehicle for that mission.

[@AndrewChernauskas]

Hopefully Kia adopts NACS plugs soon!

[@hang4963]

Much much better than the Tesla or the Vivant 💯👌🤣✌️👏👍👍👍

[@blueplanet1048]

Not enough range! When these car companies understand how important range is

[@Testarossa2013]

How many miles a day do you drive?

[@joeisawesome540]

Range is irrelevant to 99% of the average persons drive. Ev9 also have very fast charging speed which means when you do road trip, you charge fast. Sometimes faster than you and your friends finishing going to the bathroom.

[@DJL78]

Most people who complain about range either can’t afford an EV or don’t grasp the concept of home charging. Which bucket belongs to you?

[@timgurr1876]

⁠C 12:31

[@timgurr1876]

@@DJL78CHARGING AT HOME IS A NEW CONCEPT FOR ICE OWNERS INCLUDING ME. A LOT DEPENDS ON HOW FAST ONE CAN CHARGE ON A 120 V CIRCUIT. 240 V WILL CUT TIME IN HALF, BUT MOST PEOPLE TODAY WILL HAVE TO SPEND AT LEAST $1500 TO INSTALL SUCH IN THEIR GARAGE. THEN THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF TRIPPING OVER CHARGE CORDS. AND, I REALLY DON’T CARE TO HAVE TO PLUG IN MY CAR EVERY TIME I TAKE A SHORT TRIP. OF COURSE, I’M NEARLY 75 AND I’M NOT BUYING THE SCAM THAT THE PRESENT CLIMATE CHANGE IS DUE TO CO2 EMISSIONS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CO2 ONLY COMPRISES 0.04% OF THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE AND THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT CO2 LEVELS HAVE BEEN MUCH HIGHER IN THE PAST (1000 YEARS AGO) THAN TODAY. THERE IS PLENTY OF EVIDENCE OF CLIMATE CYCLES OVER THE LAST 1000 YEARS (BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION). ALSO, THE IMPACT ON THE EARTH’S ENVIRONMENT FROM THE MINING AND PROCESSING OF MATERIALS FOR BATTERIES IS BEING TOTALLY DISREGARDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL GEEKS. IF IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO CONVERT TO EV’S WHY DOESN’T THE USA ALLOW FOR THE MINING OF BATTERY MATERIALS IN THE USA? ALSO, THE TAX INCENTIVE OF $7000 TO BUY AN EV IS A SCAM ON ALL AMERICAN TAXPAYERS. THE MONEY FOR THE TAX INCENTIVE COMES FROM TAXPAYERS. THE GOV’T IS NOT CUTTING OTHER SPENDING TO MAKE UP THE TAX INCENTIVES GIVEN TO EV BUYERS, SO THAT JUST MEANS HIGHER TAXES FOR ALL TAX PAYERS. WHY SHOULD I PAY SOMEONE TO BUY AN EV? I THINK EV TECHNOLOGY HAS A LOT OF ADVANTAGES, BUT THEIR NEEDS TO BE SOME BIG ADVANCEMENT IN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE THE KWH/POUND OF BATTERY. PLUS, THERE IS STILL NOT ENOUGH BATTERY CHARGING STATIONS AND THE COST TO RUN POWER TO THOSE STATIONS IS NOT CHEAP. I COULD GO ON, BUT I’LL STOP.

[@Yubuzka3774]

What is the name of this color?

[@XX-166]

I hope they give this thing better designed rims aside from the George jetson models.

[@TruthFLA]

The faster version of a car is never the sales leader. It's getting magazines. it's good for reviews but it's never the sales leader. The least expensive option especially for a car that's going to start in the '50s will be the sales leader by far

[@Target135]

If I was “Price is Right” guessing that upper trim, I’d go with… $68,450

[@theMLBfan]

I'll say $68,451 😁

[@Target135]

@@theMLBfan lol, Damnet! I’m changing mine to $1

[@danguelph2676]

@@Target135 More like $85-90k after dealer markups.

[@davids1816]

I bet this will top out at 85,000 dollars.

[@danguelph2676]

Yes, but then add dealer markups and addons - and you'll get $100k lol.

[@cypvh74]

With its lower ground clearance, they really should have just given it sliding doors and called it a minivan. Then it would be perfect.

[@hypernewlapse]

In Europe we’ll only get the higher trim at 85K, which is the same as the much better Volvo EX90 (Lidar, google and Volvo safety)

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

In the Netherlands the price starts at a 7. Not really non-luxury.

[@koreanmtnbiker2931]

My take is. The dealer with greed will make this fantastic car far reach for most buyers. I can see it with $5000 markup already at the kIA dealers.

[@danguelph2676]

You are naive. Markups for Telluride and Palisade were $15k. For EV9 I won't be surprised for $30k markups.

[@cypvh74]

Only because Kia probably won’t build enough of them and demand will be higher than supply.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Looks great and I'm glad it will probably be able to receive the Federal tax credit but it's going to be stupid expensive. I don't mean compared to the competition just in general. The regular Telluride gets up to the Mid 50's, this probably starts mid 50's in the 200hp RWD version. This going to hit $70k before credits. I wanted this or the VW Microbus as my next car but I'm going to have to stick to gas.

[@Fabulousprofound168]

Don’t forget dealer markups 😡

[@swyang68]

You will only get federal tax credit from the moment the EV9 is assembled here in the US which is probably gonna be by the end of 2024

[@shib9315]

Great job Kia ..

[@jimw9415]

Wow, looks likes a concept car that somehow actually made production. Price it competively and it will sell like hotcakes.

[@danguelph2676]

Don't worry it'll be as usual $80-90k after dealer markups. Enjoy lol.

[@mikefarrington7141]

I hope Kia of America doesn't strip away a lot of the features. They, and Hydundai of America, like to whittle away all of the little quality-of-life features from what is offered in other world markets.

[@danguelph2676]

Exactly! Those bastards strip away massage seats, swivel seats, folding mirrors, autopilots, and many more options and even color interior choices.

[@MrRaitzi]

Kia is forcing gt line to 21" wheels. Why!