The New Kia EV9 Looks Great And Has a Ton of Insane Features...But Is It All Too Much?

[@J26-e6g]

We bought a GT Pantera grey in December 2023. One of the first ones in the state. We have 9000 miles on it, and have driven it way past Vail and back to Highlands Ranch without charging. This car is truly deserving of the vehicle of the year awards, best of the best. Truly an amazing vehicle. We get about 320 miles on a charge. My wife raced a RAM TRX in an on-ramp and pulled away from it! Oh, and we passed on the electric second row seats, because they moved slow and cost an additional $3k, Kia warranty is also 100,000 or ten years! If you’re complaining about price, a Rivian is like $20k more. Totally love your channel, been watching for like 8 years. I watch you all until my legs fall asleep while on the toilet.

[@itsjustderek]

THE TENSION IS REAL BETWEEN TOMMY AND HIS DAD 😬

[@p.matthew5293]

It took me 1-2 weeks to get comfortable with all the controls. They were easy to learn. We love the ottomans, kids use it all the time on road trips. The pull out handles prevent kids from pulling on them over and over until you unlock the car. 😊 It is definitely a great family car and the lease deal is amazing compared to Rivian.

[@TFLEV]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying all the features!

[@Rossco84]

Roman you gotta chill 😂 “you’re getting too much for your money! I don’t like it” 😂

[@jteternal2]

All cars n truck are way overpriced

[@JimThompson-i3u]

My theory is trucks are priced to offset the losses in manufacturing EVs.

[@brokeboy87]

@@JimThompson-i3u Tesla rolled out with it's car while trucks were still affordable, nearly a decade ago. The safety/ technology and luxury features is driving up the cost.

[@JimThompson-i3u]

@@brokeboy87 All that tech is being put into place for control & surveillance. There will be distance limits, mileage allotments, and prohibited days of the week.

[@volcalstone]

2:44 Roman I like you a lot and been but please let Tommy talk about the upcoming GT trim. He totally forgot about it afterwards. ☺️

[@AnthonyGale]

Roman complained way too much. I've never sat in a car and immediately knew how to operate everything. KIA did an amazing job with the EV9.

[@AffableAlpaca]

Roman's "old man dislikes that vehicles are getting more featureful" shtick is getting a bit tired. These vehicles aren't be marketed at people with that mindset.

[@rnyquist406]

Roman is going full grandpa and is now a technology victim

[@darville7521]

I am currently leasing a KIA EV9 GT Line. It’s my first EV. On the positive side are : very fast charging with a sustained 200 kw plus charging curve to about 65 % SOC, quiet ride, competent and reliable driver assist systems, huge cabin space and decent seats. On the downside side is maneuverability in tight parking spaces, high beam assist is not a set and forget option, the lane assist cannot cope with tight bends on highway conditions, but above all the power usage at constant 130 kmh speeds, the speed limit detector is useless and the route planning is not up to date. The car is well built and draws attention. Cheers from overcast Switzerland.

[@brokeboy87]

Getting a owners insight on this is very useful information for others.

[@smithjones1906]

Agree w/ Roman in this case. Cars should be more intuitive at this point. Certain things did not require reinventing. Also agree with him regarding the aesthetic. Not a vehicle for me, in any way.

[@Duurti]

See I'm with Tommy here (and I'm more inline with Romans age than Tommies). If you drive a vehicle for a week you know it inside and out. When you change all the time things can get confusing to find. Currently I don't own a vehicle I rent for weekends when I need one, and every time i have to spend a bit of time getting to know it, and usually still finding new things by the end of my time with it.

[@Drumox]

I've ordered a Wind. It made the decision easier because I wanted the bench in the middle

[@brokeboy87]

Alex from the Auto buyers guide had a car like this for 3 years and never got used to the ac/ audio controls. I agree with Tommy that the long range or with Wind Trim is the way to go on this one. as long as your leasing these.

[@2009MigyFl]

I think it is a nice three rows car for $68k. Isn't that bad. After all you guys spend $100k on the Cyber"truck". But I guess it is all about prospective and points of views.

[@regandamien]

I have a Tesla and a Polestar now. My next car (EV) will be Hyundai or Kia for two reasons. 1) Relaxation chair 2)V2L

[@LifeAfterLosing]

You also have now the Vinfast VF9 for 3 row EV.

[@Chris-bg8mk]

Vinfast not nearly ready for prime time.

[@gsitzkowitz]

Thanks for bringing the price up front on your video. Now I can tune out!😂

[@aussie2uGA]

Seems like car makers are starting to price these things like the "Rack Rate" notice posted on the back of your hotel door.

[@_GntlStone_]

White interior is extremely family unfriendly.

[@CrumResearch]

$78K but with attractive leasing, good points here in this video. When will EV9 get the Tesla NACS charging connector? Any off-road AT tire option?

[@dawnproduction1577]

Supposedly in early 2025. We just leased a Land and any purchases from Sept on get the adapter free when available.

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

My Hyundai Tucson just self-exploded. Never again

[@jharris280zx]

Hey Roman, the elderly are buying sedans, big suv is being bought by younger people who need 3 rows and have different taste in design and technology preferences. Price is rather crazy, 80k for KIA? The Hyundai's are supposed to be higher end. The Genesis line is really nice.

[@planesandbikes7353]

Price is not crazy really, esp with the entry model at 60k. Tesla is charging 81k-96k for Model X which to me is not more car.

[@brokeboy87]

if your looking at sticker yes it's a crazy price. but most dealerships are discounting these on top of state and federal rebates. The Gt-line probably isn't the one to get for most people.

[@didierstrijdonk5466]

So first impression from watching this video: This car was made for young people. Young people don't typically have that kind of money. Kia has been doing an amazing job at all their other EVs. Here's to hoping that "dad" is wrong about the dashboard being overwhelming. That said, it's the unnecessarily gargantuan size and the hefty price tag that bother me most.

[@devinjackson1298]

78k vehicle with 100 percent plastic interior. Oh ok kia

[@CrumResearch]

AC outlets? What max power, 1500W? Great comparison with Rivian R1S. Suitable for control by open source Openpilot, perhaps.

[@dougvaughan818]

Love the father son arguing

[@georgeh6856]

The older guy is bitching for no reason. A common complaint is that features are hidden beneath multiple layers of options in touchscreens. Now, Kia has laid out separate screens and buttons so that you don't have to fiddle with multiple layers as much. And this older guy is still complaining! I guess he wants thousands of physical buttons, one for each option? He sounds like he will never be happy.

[@amigatommy7]

The tesla mistake of not enough buttons and nobs.

[@ribbit1964]

Really like the father/son, old/new chemistry and dynamic from Roman, the TFL OG, and son Tommy. Reinventing the wheel isn’t normally something that goes over well and appeals to too small a niche I think the EV9 lands somewhere in between the impression from Roman and enthusiasm from Tommy. Ahh youth wasted on the young! I’m not an EV fan so it wouldn’t appeal to me in general but I think the looks would get dated too quickly. I also think that at $80k there are more practical options

[@markshellard]

Love my LAND matte blue!!! ❤

[@JPnavarro15]

I get mine 3 week ago for a Total of 12k for a 2 year lease.. one time lease. Pretty good deal. Also was the Land version with relaxation packages and all seat electric. Also and the end of the lease we can buy it for 45k here on Colorado.

[@lawdog516]

PLEASE, give me real BUTTONS !!!!!!! PLEASE !!!!

[@MrChrissercamaro]

Roman, there is no such thing as too much power! What are you 1,000 years old?🤣

[@clarkwgriswold157]

Seen a few of those on the road over here. Great looking vehicle.

[@Longsnowsm]

This is the kind of vehicle I expected Ford to lead the market with. Instead Kia brings it? Ford cancelled their 3 row SUV? The world is upside down. Nice to see Mary in the vids. She has a great personality, hope to see her more in the videos. The price is a little too high on these, but once the competition heats up these prices should drop.

[@markshellard]

You need Mary on camera more. I would love to hear her thoughts on this after a week.

[@Bum_Hip]

Seems like this should have been under the Genius brand. It has very cool features, but premium badging would make more sense.

[@planesandbikes7353]

I'd like this vehicle as a 2 seater for max cargo room. Instead of heavy electric captains chairs in the back, why not light thin seats that can hide under the floor or easily removed?

[@georgeh6856]

2:06 It even has a body-colored windshield washer cap! (sorry)

[@ambee514]

The RWD long range models of EV’s cover the needs of +90% of the population. The top of the line AWD high HP models are cool and all but ultimately they are a waste of money for most people.

[@cinthe3]

Everyone wants a vehicle like this for 20k. But damn that's cybertruck money!

[@ram64man]

This why a hydrogen/hybrid ev is essential than just battery powered

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

Biggest pile of junk in the world

[@jamesonpace726]

Ah, youth. Everything old is new again & there's nothing new under the sun....

[@shilvock22]

The EV9 is about 50 miles of range and a lightening style frunk away from being a home run. As it sits now it's just too compromised and expensive for the capability it brings.

[@kirbycairo]

I would like to have an EV but the process are crazy

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Nice paper weight. I don’t see this thing ever going off road or on trips. This would most likely be a soccer mom shopper cart and one that’s over 78k. Not a wise choice financially or in any way I can think of. It’s a Kia too. Ew.

[@larryspiller15]

Model X should be listed as a competitor if this is 78k

[@scotthall1381]

Not really that is a base model 5 seater non 3 row X, This is the top of the line EV9, the comparable X is almost is 87.5 with the 6 seater option, the 79k X will compare to 65k EV9

[@CrumResearch]

PHEV version of this EV9 would be very versatile.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

They can keep them until they get their price down to under $50,000 where they belong.

[@EwanV]

Too many unneeded toys, just to push the price up! I was watching the electric motor slide forward the 2nd row seat so slowly and remembering the 70s when manual tilt and slide entry to the rear seats was the norm, and essentially instant. Motorised lift gate on the rear? 2 struts and a pull strap (for those too small to reach the handle). Thousands in options that aren't needed and make the vehicle expensive. And when Roman said it's too small...

[@mtbse789]

Love the vehicle, hate the price.

[@milspecrider]

Still getting Kia Soul vibes

[@jamesg3801]

Aww your dad is a papaw… old guy sounds intimidated 😂😂😂

[@GaryKetchum808]

I wonder if it’s possible to lift this thing and put some fat 35’s on there. It’s easily the best looking EV so far.

[@coryz.872]

That would absolutely ruin the range, ride, and reliability.

[@jonascampelo871]

In Europe the EV9 is a fleat and company car, no private owners.

[@9663mu]

No way to kia and Heyindie

[@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation]

2DAYs AUTOmakers are creating > Half A$$ Built Air Plane that cant FLY = The FUTURE that $ucks U Dry

[@MrChrissercamaro]

Looks wise i like it, minus the wheels! Those wheels are hideous!

[@stevekniess3665]

Indian River

[@ndb8610]

Tommy is getting on my nerves trying to justify the price of new cars. Spoiled rich kid with no clue

[@twitafftwitaff7029]

It is an Ugly looking car

[@CapitanHarlockisback]

Looks like a truck, not a car.

[@kennybunker2081]

Ridiculously over priced and other complicated for most people.

[@Pothole500]

Roman needs to stop with this crap take on cars. Just because you cannot figure it out in two minutes doesn’t mean it’s bad. Normal people have cars for years at a time. He does it all the time, and it’s never been valid.

[@chicagomike2111]

That is just stupid money..

[@fscottgray9784]

I would take the VW ebuzz over this one.

[@Snerdles]

The VW is way more expensive, has less range, less space, and charges slower. Looks neat though.

[@fscottgray9784]

@@Snerdles vw is 10 K less according to TFL

[@Snerdles]

@@fscottgray9784 You are comparing the top trim of the Kia to the entry trim of the VW. In Canada the Kia starts at 63162, and the VW 80585. This also means the VW is too expensive for EV rebates in Canada so all the EV9 trims in my area get 10k off, but the VW can't get any so you have to pay full price but that's very specific to my area.

[@ryanb4481]

​@@SnerdlesCanada is getting screwed on the Buzz. First edition trim is the top trim for the Buzz and is 70k in the US. After that they have two other trims, that will start at ~60k and ~64k.

[@Calatriste54]

Electric? All electric? No!

[@stephensalt6787]

It’s a big ugly expensive lump of unnecessary excess. EVs like this make no sense compared to a Mini,Fiat 500 or a Smart EV for urban/ local use. Chevy Suburban diesel will kill for ease of use and longevity.