Kia EV9 - Light Off-Road Desert Adventure!

[@CarQuestion]

In this video, the Sand Mode of the Kia EV9 differentiates torque control and driving force distribution to avoid the risk of the vehicle getting bogged down While Starting, it uses 70% or less of the driving force at 10km/h or less and gently transmits the torque of the motors to the four wheels to prevent it from spinning While driving Driving, the mode maximizes driving force and minimizes braking control at 10km/h or higher to prevent the car from stopping due to sand resistance.

[@ball_of_wires]

The ASMR of this video.

[@JoeyVaracalli]

i really wish they would have given some access to the adjustable ride height on the GT line model. any thoughts on if that could be a software upgrade?

[@audrunasgruslys9243]

Traction looks great but it is really struggling with clearance.

[@largol33t1]

It was a big mistake to not have adaptive height suspension. Anyone who off roads this will wind up severely damaging the front dam of the vehicle. It was clearly NOT intended to tackle anything bigger than a speed bump. And it struggles to get through this. My old Jeep Cherokee, which I thought wasn't that great, could handle paths worse than this with little effort.

[@largol33t1]

PS: if you're going to market and build an EV SUV, it's kinda silly to not have AH suspension. A noticeable percentage of the demographics for a vehicle like this would expect it to have that at least as an option.

[@texnorthman]

Love the video. Do you have any concerns regarding rubbing on the inside of the wheel arches? I am considering setting up my EV9 which I'll be picking up in a few weeks with a set of Wrangler Duratracs in 255/60-20, which would equal a 32" tire. An extra inch of overall diameter. I reckon it should be fine looking at the car 🤔

[@ronwinn879]

Wonder if 2” spacers could be added to suspension- that plus tires would give you 3”. Not too crazy but would look good and provide enough for over landing.

[@texnorthman]

@@ronwinn879 Can't do spacers here in Norway I'm afraid, everything must be TÜV certified. Even if it was I don't want to mess with KIA's 7 year warranty :P

[@johnnzperplexed2741]

Love only hearing the sounds of traction! Any idea how manageable water crossing are? Does it have a wade depth rating?

[@CarQuestion]

Just don't water cross! :)

[@johnnzperplexed2741]

@@CarQuestion yeah, safer long term I'm sure. I still wonder though as even a 1st gen Nissan leaf has a surprising capability to wade through deep water (see video on KZbin from Japan testing). Also, videos of Tesla's pretty much turning into boats during floods in China (videos here too).

[@allblack1982]

언젠가 도전할 일이 있을 것 같아서 흥미롭게 잘 봤습니다. 그리고 재치있는 손가락~

[@CarQuestion]

what challenge?

[@HammerinWA]

That front grill clearance is average. Hope they do an off-road version with air suspension

[@Pubiro]

Incredible

[@CarQuestion]

impressive :P

[@storm4710]

Land wheels with a set of Wrangler Duratrac´s would be awesome on it,

[@adofoi30]

Hmm beautiful vehicle, 7 seater, MUCH better mileage but less ground clearance than a Solterra though, and that over $60k possibly $90k when you upscale to the larger battery replacement cost is scary! Ok the most expensive Ev9 is $79k but it seems Kia/ Hyundai would charge $90k for it.

[@AchwaqKhalid]

It somehow did it 😅

[@thejake8099]

It should be great off road, electric everything

[@CarQuestion]

SUV / car of the year

[@derekd8778]

@@CarQuestion did you have the axels locked?

[@BrandoDrum]

@@derekd8778 no axles to lock basically. It's got two motors -one for each end and the torque split between the left and the right is all electronically controlled.

[@ЕвгенийХопрянинов-в2ъ]

киющка пакайфу жэ эс)

[@yunuscanemre]

Oh man, be very careful. If ionic's battery is 50k, god knows how much this one costs if you damage the bottom 😭😭😭😂

[@CarQuestion]

So far so good, but yeah can't imagine the price of that one! :)

[@derekd8778]

@@Passportbros8 Tesla is trash compared to Kia’s especially the ev6,ev9… Tesla is a status vechile that’s it. The quality is garbage and the batteries suck 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Passportbros8]

@@derekd8778 I am with you man. i test drove an EV9. i was blown away. i am gonna delete my previous comment. EV9 is miles ahead of tesla in quality, space, faster charging and more. I love the EV9

[@flaviandd]

It's that much only if you let the dealer screw the insurance company and you don't mind to pay more after that. Otherwise, the eGMS platform has a modular battery, quite easy to fix. One module in Ioniq5 costs about 200-300 USD, because it has about 32 of them. And you can replace just one in case of damage, almost any service could do that. No need to scrap the car and recycle the entire pack like t**la and other crap glued battery packs.

[@user-qw4jy1oy9r]

@@derekd8778 I had Ioniq5 AWD for a year. Switched to Tesla MY LR. *Different technological level from Hyundai in favour for Tesla* Ioniq5 was ok but with ModelY I am in true LOVE.

[@FaaBaar]

It's not really an off-roader despite a great vehicle otherwise

[@gioge2666]

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