The 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line Is A Superb Family SUV That Happens To Be Electric

[@inshape1872]

I got this one. Amazing car…. We love it!!! Mine, at first, I drove 270 miles fully charged, but 3 months later, I am driving 365 miles fully charged now.

[@matthewflakes1481]

How did the range increase 100 miles?

[@inshape1872]

@@matthewflakes1481 i think, On the sticker showed between 270-365 or something ; otherwise, I don’t know. But, fully charged is showing 365 miles. I drive between 20-80% and I can drive 220 miles. So it’s a fact.

[@Dochart268]

It's not a fact, but enjoy your EV9

[@Victor-h3r1i]

Yea I have a 2002 ev6 gt awd and after a while sticker said 225 mile but goes up to 270-290 at 100% charge

[@natelockwood4631]

The range estimate adjusts based on driving habits. If you drive efficiently, the range does increase from the original estimate. My EV does the same.

[@EcoThink2024]

Kia is making their EVs bold and luxurious. Their EVs are just different, and they look so futuristic. Beautiful tiger grille, massage seats, mesh headrests, leg rests, etc. Just wow. !! (: (:

[@BrokenSword17]

I own this car. A white GT. I love it. Got it for 69k out the door in FL.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Yeah you paid too much congratulations getting screwed this shouldn't be more than $55k out the door

[@BrokenSword17]

@@truckercowboyed2638 nah. I’ve done a ton of research. The market is brutal in FL. You literally have “Trucker” and “Cowboy”. I’m your screen name. You are definitely emotionally invested in oil.

[@BrokenSword17]

By the way I traded in a Toyota 2020 loaded 4Runner sr5. I swear on everything it’s such an amazing car in every way.

[@pauls2636]

My Kia EV 9 GT line leased . Still have a problem . Brand new only 900 km , dealer already a week can not figure out was wrong with it . Car can not charge on level 2 charger .

[@josephbradford5930]

Is it your first electric? I have a Tesla Model 3, and I'd love to drive all these new Kias.

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d say this is among the best 3 row EVs

[@mhassouneh]

I'd go further and say it's among the best EVs in general 👍 and I'm not much of an EV fan.

[@raemill4089]

Absolutely great vehicle! We love ours and the deals now out there, you can get the GT trim in the 60k price range pretty easy and the lease deals are amazing. If you are looking, dont sleep on this one.

[@kfx3907]

Kinda funny to see people really say this EV9 is expensive lol Yet they seems like acceptable with the price of R1S and EX90.

[@SantanKGhey1234]

Shows how poor people actually are

[@LeoNation007]

Love the Kia EV9!!! Just a little bit outta range 🥲

[@Rioichi4]

I love this car so much, Kia is making huge strides in the EV market

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The EV9 drives as nice or BETTER than a GLS, X7, Aviator, etc. It definitely feels like an expensive cars. But I do believe 75K+ is too much money. I think the top trim should be 70K max. People have to remember Grand Cherokee L, Explorers, new Acadia, CX-90, Grand Highlanders, etc can all surpass 60K MSRP. Some go for 70K+ too. If Hyundai could offer a 125KWh battery for 70K it would be a great alternative. Should easily get 300 miles of range and with the 800v architecture should fast stupid fast for an EV

[@almassengale]

They are selling at 10k discount right now.

[@chiemekaa]

This one is the fully loaded trim. Besides, have you tried pricing the iX?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@chiemekaa iX is grossly overpriced. Also one of the ugliest vehicle on sale. For 75K-80K I would rather have the Rivian R1S Standard+ for under 80K. Not as luxurious as Ev9 and also misses some creature comforts, but the R1S suspension, capability, cargo space, and the massive 121KWh usable battery make it more appealing IMO. Honestly KIA/Hyundai are probably my favorite mainstream brands atm, but 78K is pricing them out of the market they are suppose to be competing in. Especially because the Telluride SX Prestige has always been a bargain in the segment for about 50K. I don't really see that competitive MSRP pricing with the EV9. Luckily dealers are offering massive discounts. Can find the top trims for under 70K if you are patient which I think is a great deal if the range works for you. I really do think though if they gave it a larger battery it would make it perfect. Especially because with the car full the range will drop even more.

[@BillionaireA7]

You are talking about GT version. The wind which Dual motor it's than 70k research research.

[@reeeddd590]

Sofyan and the "F@#K Me,,,F#@*&ng BEEE!!!" 😂😂😂 GOLD

[@detonater1348]

Huh?

[@detonater1348]

Ohh nvm lol 5:13 bee attack

[@Saa42808]

amazing why didn't he take the section out. I would do it if I have more than one million following me.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

​@@Saa42808because it was funny...

[@tanhansel92]

I can’t wait to see the Hyundai version of 3 rows ev suv

[@EcoThink2024]

Can't wait for the IONIQ 7/9!

[@Dochart268]

@@EcoThink2024 what's the release date on them

[@tonytran2998]

That 5:13 bee attack… 🐝🤣

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I love this vehicle. Another great review.

[@n_veeus4039]

LMAO! The bee attack had me rolling. Glad it didn't sting ya!

[@Himothy.Baggins]

Kia knocked it out the park with the styling and features of this EV9. I’m shopping EVs at the moment. This is a compelling choice. But I question not the quality but, the reliability of a Kia EV. I hope it’s improved drastically over their ICE models.

[@Aegisx5]

The Rivian R1S has a lot over this EV9 in my opinion. Both are way better than an ICE SUV though. The lower EV9 trims are a bargain.

[@kennyb123]

ICE Kias haven't had reliability issues for nearly a decade now. I've owned two 2017 ICE Kias. Still have one, no issues.

[@bigmikevegas4398]

Congrats on 1m subs

[@fanoftoast]

I work outside and often get harassed by bees too so I loved that you kept that in cause it’s so relatable 😂😂😂. As always, flawless video. You cover so much, so well.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

This one is nice. I saw one that was almost identical at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, in addition to a very cool, matte silver Kia EV6.

[@mra4107]

Great review, and nice car! A few issues: 1. The interior door panels are a bit bland and the plastics are too "budget" given the cost. 2. Way too much piano black trim outside which is going to look terrible in a very short period of time. Would be nice to have a fully-loaded, Hyundai-XRT equivalent with more rugged plastics on the outside but full luxury on the inside. 3. Not having a 3-seater middle bench seat option for ALL trim levels is dumb.

[@jeffk5142]

Such a gorgeous car. As a vegan, the no leather is wonderful. Thank you for the excellent review.

[@i_c_y_u_n_v_me]

That’s a beautiful car, I just got the Honda prologue ,my first ev and I’m loving it loving the one peddle drive too

[@tri3pleagent]

These prices are outrageous.

[@DeadAir21]

The GT Line yes but the lower trims aren’t that bad for a EV that size. Not to mention everyone is Marking them down right now.

[@krane15]

Somebody inevitably says that on ever review of every type of car regardless of price. Every single one.

[@user-us2zg5uy5c]

​@@krane15because it's true.

[@-----------------------------]

>these prices are outrageous Drives a mustang GT I don't think you understand what outrageous is.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

​@@krane15yes because it's reality you need to wake up

[@ladsr777]

The bee was the highlight 🐝🐝🐝

[@MrFirerod1]

That bee attack rofl... from that we know sofyan don't mess around 💪

[@hellodiamond]

Everyone says it's expensive. The EV9 is already exceeding Kia's monthly sales target.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Well not everyone with money is intelligent so....

[@Unsalted375]

Even the Bee didn't agree with the price of the EV9, look at him expressing his frustration to Sofyan

[@boutinboy]

Is it just me...or does that start up chime sound like the starting countdown of a Mario Kart race? I instinctively looked for my controller cuz the race was starting!!

[@corey9313]

Kia is supposed to be doing the ocean plastic thing, it'd be cool to see them going all out with it in their interiors more or even a special trim level where you see that partnership. The doors, seats, floors, itd be nice to see them made out of those pressed "recoverd" plastics

[@LeoNation007]

Love your videos!!! ❤❤❤

[@RainbowTy]

Kia making waves! They need NACS access ASAP

[@ktpinnacle]

Interior is fine, exterior is a bit too Judge Dredd for me.

[@mdribblecastle]

I love your channel but no clue how it took you this long to review the EV9, and you have a million subs!

[@bobbyjones2112]

More affordable? $78,000! How is that more affordable? 😂

[@Aegisx5]

nah you can get a GT Line out the door for low 60s right now. Land trim even less.

[@DeadAir21]

In comparison to other 3 row EV’s like that Volvo EX90 and Rivian R1S

[@DamnManSam]

EVs are not affordable. Except in places like Puerto Rico where a $50k car is $70k after their tax. Unless, it is an EV, in that case the price remains the same as in the US mainland, not tax. But these cars a fairly expensive. You could buy a luxury car for that money.

[@Aegisx5]

@DamnManSam there are a lot of affordable electric vehicle models on the market now. However car prices in general have gone up substantially.

[@DeadAir21]

@@DamnManSam what do you mean EV’s are very affordable right now. Everyone is running deals right now. You can find EV9’s right now with $15K off MSRP which puts them slightly above Telluride pricing. Not everyone needs the top model he’s reviewing there are more affordable trims.

[@travisholland273]

I'm first to comment I think! 😂 Keep up the great reviews man.

[@snakeeyes9246]

You somehow beat the sex bots.

[@LeftEagle51012]

Hyundai/Kia really killing it.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Nice job Sofyan & I think I could buy this EV.

[@andrewdean7182]

Great review 👏

[@andrewdean7182]

In fact, you sold me on this car!! ❤

[@michaelherrera4914]

Really nice car…but god damn that sticker price is terrifying

[@JonathanEzor]

The power second row seats not only take up third-row legroom but are also *much* slower to move forward for third-row access.

[@dadliboi]

I'm curious to know what these auto manufacturers consider "affordable" to be.

[@insomnia5050]

I'd wait for the ones coming out of the new US plant later this year, for the $7,500 credit.

[@Aegisx5]

They're already offering $7500 manufacturer incentive, I am sure that will go away as the federal credits become available. That's Kia's goal.

[@insomnia5050]

@@Aegisx5 I'd imagine if these aren't selling as fast as they want, I'd get the federal credit plus a KIA incentive, albeit a bit reduced.

[@AlexNishi-hb2ne]

Those are gonna be crappy AF knowing how bad the u.s. version are made. Stick with Korean made.

[@SmokinBuddha]

It's $10K off the price of your EV9 online.

[@nikolajBchristensen]

Hi. Great video. Just curious. Where you come from, do you have a different version of that model, than we have in Scandinavia? You say that the car have up to 379HP, here in Sweden it have 384HP. And our range is 313.79miles not 270.

[@darrelpeters]

Nice car and I’ve seen a few on the road but it’s Too expensive for a Kia and too expensive for the masses. Just Wait until Kia can’t sell them (which is now by the way,) and get a steep discount on a used one with only a few thousand miles. Used 2024 GT lines are already going for around $55-$60,000 and that’s still too expensive for most people. And why do these reviewers keep making a big deal about the front trunk? No one uses them anyway especially not in a Tesla. If you push the Tesla front hood down too hard you’ll end up putting a dent in it. That’s why they are called SUVs. Just use the backseat and the rear trunk. They’re always much larger.🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Aegisx5]

People said the same thing about the Telluride. $50K for a Kia!? But the fact of the matter is, they offer a lot for the money, a long warranty, and the quality is as good or better than any other mainstream brand. I have a Rivian R1S and the front trunk is a great feature. It's power up/down and the size of a small sedan trunk, very usable, and we use it all the time. Especially because you can open/close it in the garage without opening the garage door first. Tesla's is too small and manual open/close, plus no exterior button makes it less convenient.

[@mgdulan4756]

Bravo Kia! You guys are killing the market right now! 👍🏼

[@jayparks3051]

Proudly built in West Point, GA 🇺🇸

[@Pajaa37]

🐝 Movie 2! The Kia Hive!😂😂😂😂

[@matthewlongtin4148]

There's one near me that has the front doors already damaged. I'm curious what the repair bill will be. 🤔

[@baoanprounited]

My local dealer knocks 10k off the mspr. From mid 70k to mid 60k. Wild

[@fcg243]

Yep, most dealerships are doing that because who the hell has $78k plus fees and taxes for a family SUV? At these high interest rates this would end up being $1800 a month for 84 months 💀That’s equal to a mortgage payment

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

That’s probably a lower trim level.

[@AntonLebedev]

Must be nice to be in a low volume market to get more than 10% off of msrp

[@greg.anywhere]

What dealership is that?

[@baoanprounited]

@@AntonLebedev must be nice? No one is buying evs, KIA is not excluded

[@alexmac345]

The price sure does sting 😉

[@BobSure_AKA_PotatoSmasher]

You know we're messing up when an 80k vehicle is described as affordable! We're in trouble guys. #BYD when are you coming to the US?!

[@hieuluu2]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for not doing a "real world" range test. Every KZbinr I see doing a real world range test, they charged it, drive solo until the EV9 is dead, and give us the result. My bet is that 99.9% of EV9 buyers are not single, the average American family is 4, you put 4 people into that EV, load it up with strollers, a few suitcases for a weekend trip, and we all know EV loses range once over 70mph. Real world range test is put another 300lbs into the car, drive between 70mph-75mph, and I bet the result is a lot less then advertised.

[@killaquansta4045]

Bee at 5:13 😂😂😂 "hit the road Sofyan!!"

[@HarshGupta-st1rk]

It's a fantastic car, but it costs around $154,000 (before taxes & insurance) in my country (India) which is then compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC (Not the Maybach one) which costs around $167120 (before taxes & insurance). At this point, it becomes clear what one might buy.

[@corey9313]

I've seen a big uptick of these on the road, they're super cool, but they're smaller than I thought they would be? Or idk is that just me? I can't wait for the depreciation to kick in after 10 years and 80% battery loss so I can afford one 🥰

[@AlainCoJr]

I love Kia but there’s no way to pay almost $80K for this. That is so crazy.

[@JohnBlundell-n3w]

Maybe they should sort out the charging ports first? In the UK we are not ready for it yet 😂

[@edgarponce746]

Was this filmed closed to Augusta Highschool? 🐝👀

[@Moejojojo78]

the bee was everything. LOL

[@pouyamohammadi8133]

Can add price to your videos?

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Among the best 3rd row SUVs. This, Rivian R1S are my picks.

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Way too expensive

[@BhutWhut]

Hey Chuckles, all cars are expensive now. Get used to it and stop your sniveling.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

​@@BhutWhutstop accepting it as normal you're the problem

[@BhutWhut]

@@truckercowboyed2638 So your a real American trucker huh? Wow

[@MrGoyabeans21]

Standard heated and cool seats i would hope it is expensive

[@davitchkheidze670]

That wasn't bee, that was STINGER. Discontinued stinger bites back for evs.

[@alexwelch1520]

Looks like a great SUV, but too expensive and range is really not great. 270 miles max, but only supposed to charge to 80% for daily driving so that puts in in the 215 miles. Also apparantely at Tesla superchargers, does not charge well, which is not great for road trips as electrify america can be unreliable. If they could cut the price by $10k, improve the range would be better

[@rhuynh]

I do not think the drive modes change the suspension at all, just the acceleration and steering slightly. You can change the loudness of the fake motor sound or turn it off altogether. I wish it had a choice of aound themes like the EV6. I have the GT-Line but if you want diff light effects, you jave to buy it - should have been free for the top trim

[@dennisdenise1]

I left when price was shown.

[@TroyStickler-ko7ll]

Kinda excited about this offering from Kia.

[@Ianmundo]

those gloss black wheel arches will be covered in scratches within weeks

[@nycameleon]

need that NACS port

[@aymanlockhartable]

KIA is no longer considered a value brand. Bought new 2021 Stinger GT awd for 40k 6k off msrp. In my opinion, Stinger was an underrated bang for the bucks. Those days are over!

[@Aegisx5]

Still are. Welcome to Biden's America, where the AVERAGE new vehicle is $50K. A $60K vehicle is just above average.

[@neoospeed2189]

Affordable and 80k. That's not really the case

[@yazars]

Not to be one of those people, but how is the Kia EV9 considered to be an example of an affordable EV?

[@Michael-li3id]

i am a closed-minded bigot who saw a meme that said "here's what your car says about you" and when it listed kia it said "I EAT PASTE" and because of that I can't ever purchase one. This probably should have been a Genesis. Not sure the NBA crowd is going to be gobbling these up.

[@jayparks3051]

Wow

[@Unbought]

Telluride. I also see the Kia Soul in it.

[@MiguelRPD]

Buy a Lucid Gravity at these prices ..

[@Aegisx5]

Nah those will start at $80K and go up from there into the $100K+ range. Better off with a Rivian, which can be had for low to mid 70s.

[@XX-166]

They’ll be outta business soon along with that dam fisker.

[@Aegisx5]

@@XX-166 oh yeah just like Tesla. Any day now...

[@XX-166]

@@Aegisx5 do your homework and watch

[@deztroyer76]

Will there be a GT model?

[@XX-166]

Pay attention to the video Forrest.

[@deztroyer76]

⁠wouldn’t it have been easier to just answer the question instead of being a smart ass?

[@johanneswehrmann]

I’m from Africa where EV’s will never be a thing and I rejoice in that. 🙌🏼

[@Aves_1]

God forbid people have options to choose from

[@BhutWhut]

Yep, a lot of things are lacking in Africa. Keep rejoicing 🤡

[@Aegisx5]

need to have power that stays on throughout the day first for EVs to become a thing

[@XX-166]

Nothing will be a thing there due to a lack of resources to keep them going

[@Aegisx5]

@XX-166 Rivian has enough cash flow to release the R2 and is backed by Amazon. Lucid is backed by the Saudi investment fund. Neither is going bankrupt any time soon, and worst case they both have unique intellectual property, software, service, manufacturing facilities etc. and would be bought up. Unlike Fisker which contracts all their manufacturing and service, and owns nothing.

[@icculus]

It’s superb until you go on that road trip in the middle of winter with a full load and have to double your travel time for charging.

[@kevinb8887]

I will let them work the kinks out on the 9, awaiting the EV5

[@bruceleeroy8302]

This just happens to *bee* electric

[@WiredGolf]

You can’t take EV’s into a car wash anyway so if you like the matte color go for it. It’s way better looking.

[@SSS-mp8th]

These average $10+ off in my area, wondering if they close to $20k off they might start selling. Doesn't bode well for the VW Bus and similar large BEV's coming out in an EV slump.

[@Aegisx5]

I think the VW Bus styling is too polarizing, younger people (I'm 37 for example) are not interested in a vehicle that looks like that on the outside by and large.

[@kiwan5425]

Already selling fast. Especially in the States.

[@SSS-mp8th]

@@kiwan5425 Not even for sale yet. The price hasn’t even been announced. There will be a fair number of sales in the first year but then it will fall off a cliff.

[@freedom_foz_6337]

I wonder what the depreciation will be in a year… 1. Kia 2. EV I’d estimate 65% in 2 years..

[@aaronbaird9444]

Never purchase…only lease this vehicle. Actual depreciation is much greater that the residual

[@MTB_Rider_96]

So when the battery manufacturers and auto manufacturers claimed that Solid State batteries were coming with 30% more energy and much faster charging way back is 2014, was that just wishful thinking based on a lab test? Will they ever scale-up solid state batteries? Will we ever get EV's with 450+ miles of range? Anything less than 350 miles of range is unacceptable.

[@Raturidesagain]

Who needs to drive 350 miles in 1 sitting?? If driving that far, plan your stops at fast chargers and get 10-80 in 24 mins.

[@pattycarljackson]

Hearing “affordable” then seeing an almost 8-k price tag, affordable it is not.

[@blackbird396]

All I see is the Soul

[@keenandiggins8918]

I'm never paying 70k for a Kia

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

"I'm never paying 70k for a kia" Kia built a 100K car and is selling it for 70K because they understand public opnions regarding their brand. So this is not a 70K car, if it was a Mercedes they would sell it for 100K. But if that still doesn't matter to you and you just can't fathom paying 70k for a kia, then you're probably one of those people who would pay a premium just to have brand recognition. You're a tool lol

[@Fdjt4ever]

👏 Good for you

[@mikeizzo1993]

It'll say Genesis in a few months

[@Aves_1]

No one asked

[@fightingforfreedom4596]

More than 70k plus the mark up. Main stream car company rip off common people!

[@oneiros1401]

I keep asking myself, with the government pushing the EVs so hard on the public, how come none of the police force use them?

[@XX-166]

Some of them do

[@LeftEagle51012]

Some of them do and I’m assuming police are driving a lot more than the average person buying at EV9

[@socalpimp1974]

lol a outrageous price

[@joegraziadei7895]

I swear on a stack of Bibles I leased my cars for an extra $250 a month. I can get 125K lucid gravity quad motor with over 1000 hp. Would you buy this for 900 a month or would you spend 1100 for the lucid?

[@xeom102]

Why don’t they make EV van lol.. it will make a good camping car

[@FrankGallagherr]

Tesla is the best car company ever! No gas stations, No oil changes, No smog check, No corrupt dealership, No catalytic converter and as fast as a $650,000 Lamborghini.!

[@canadianaviator]

Little bud, back in my days you got buy one get one free Kia’s for $5,000

[@DRayL_]

I feel largely underwhelmed by the design [mostly interior].

[@BhutWhut]

Sux to be u. I love it

[@DRayL_]

@@BhutWhut It DOES suck to be me, but not because of this vehicle. It's boring and uninspiring. YMMV

[@BhutWhut]

@@DRayL_ it's an SUV pal. Relax

[@DRayL_]

@@BhutWhut I didn't realize I was "uptight". I'm pretty relaxed already. Getting ready for bed, actually. Dash design is still boring.

[@Michael-lz3bk]

I hate the wheels it would look so much better with a different set of wheels

[@RLTtizME]

Those will look awesome stacking up on Dealer's lots.

[@Aegisx5]

Kia's EV sales doubled last month, so that doesn't seem to be the case at all. They're selling well.

[@XX-166]

@@Aegisx5you must work for Kia

[@Aegisx5]

@@XX-166 lol not at all just like to dispell false talking points and misinformation.

[@XX-166]

@@Aegisx5 ok girl… you’re going a good job at wearing that public relations skirt.

[@LeftEagle51012]

@@XX-166pretty sad to be acting like this as a grown adult.

[@joek1353]

Price cut incoming 😮

[@Tritonal92]

Is it just me or does this look like a big Kia Soul?

[@MrHemikid426]

More affordable starts at 60k with AWD. So for a grand a month you can have this monstrosity. Or you can save 20 grand and by a telluride. I know what I would buy.

[@Darkbaboon]

They call this 78k affordable😢

[@czealtamahawk1228]

Range should be at least 350....this would become worthless brick coz most charging station does not work. Integrate with Tesla charge station should be top priority for KIA. Rid or move that stupid start button. Then i might consider it. Other than that then NO!