Test Vehicle's MSRP: $78,430 (Base Model: $56,375)
Seating Capacity: 6 or 7
Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a forward collision
braking system; a blind spot collision avoidance assistance; a rear view camera;
a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assistance; a lane keep assist system;
a lane forward assist system; a parking distance warning system; a tire
pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist and a tire mobility kit
Standard Equipment (GT Line Long Range): 21-inch alloy wheels; all-wheel drive; 99.8 kWh; long range drive; a dual electric motor; a
heat pump system; a self-level rear suspension system; a vehicle to load
exterior outlet; an active sound dGTesign; small cube LED headlights; an auto
dimming outside mirrors; Gt-line design outside mirrors; digital pattern
lighting grille; Black high gloss bumper trim; acoustic rear door windows; dual
sunroof; a power operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; an electric rearview
mirror with Homelink; a second -row fixed console; drawer type glove box; rear window curtains; ambient
mood dash lighting, console lighting, trim lighting; 6-passenger seating; GT-line
seating; premium suede cloth headliner, pillar trim and sunvisor; power driver’s
seat with massage capabilities; heated/ventilated second rear seats; second row
captain chairs; a heated steering wheel; an illuminated emblem on steering
wheel; driving with modes with a snow function; a 360-degree camera; an electronic
blind spot monitor; a parking collision avoidance reverse system; a remote
smart parking assist system; and a heads up display system
Other Trim Levels:
Land
Wind
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 14-speaker Meridian audio system
with and AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM radio
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
Electric Battery Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
Standard Horsepower:
Electric Vehicle Range (Test Model): 310-mile driving range
Towing
Capacity: 2,000 to 5,000 lbs
EV Mileage On Test Model: 310- miles (long range)
What’s New: This is Kia’s first three-row all-electric vehicle.
Why:
All-electric
Two powertrain options
A longer driving range on
select trims
A three row crossover
A stylish futuristic
design
Flush exterior door
handles
Rear wheel drive
All wheel drive available
An ability to use speakers
to talk throughout the cabin
An automatic dual
temperature control system with a mode for driver only to reduce wasting energy
and maximizing driving range
Quick and peppy
A heads up display (HUD)
Easy to use digital
cluster and infotainment center
A power operated
electronic charging door
20-inch wheels available
Comfortable seats
Roomy interior
Second row sliding
/partial reclining rear seat
Several high-tech safety
driving aids
Heated steering wheel
available
Heated/ventilated front
seats
Flexible seating arrangement
Leg extensions are
available on first and second row seats
Power front seat w/memory
driver’s feature
Two sunroofs, with one
being fixed
A premium audio system
Great visibility
Second row outlets
available for charging laptops, smartphones and other devices
An available remote
parking assist system
An 800v DC charger
capability, one of a handful of evs offering this option
The EV9 can be locked and
unlocked without the use of a smartphone or keyfob
Eligible
for the $7,500 lease credit to reduce the over cost of the vehicle and lower
the monthly payment
But:
Drivers will have to
adjust to the placement and operation of the ignition starter system and the
gear shift selector
The suspension system
is quite firm, which is a trademark of some Kia vehicles
Our test vehicle was
priced near $80,000, making this the most expensive Kia-to-date.
Moreover, this is also the first mainstream automaker that’s
not a start-up, offering a vehicle for the masses.
At a starting price of approximately $56,000, before any
applicable incentives apply, the spacious three-row vehicle is offered in a
rear wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration.
The boxy looking futuristic design vehicle is capable of achieving
a driving range spanning from a low of 230 miles to a high of 304, depending
upon if one opts for the standard or optional long range, according to fueleconomy.gov.
Conversely, for those opting for the AWD model with the longer
range, the total range drops to about 270 miles, according to fueleconomy.gov. However, on our test model, we inked out 310 miles on the long range AWD with the dual motors.
Furthermore, like with most electric vehicles, one has the
option of using a level 2 or level 3 DC quick charger. And just like most of
the Korean makes one has the option of charging other items too, from electric
bikes to electric frying pans.
Moreover, depending upon the trim, the EV9 can be outfitted
with second row caption chairs, a high-end premium audio system, the latest safety
driving aids and first and second row seats with leg extensions similar to a lounge
chair at home.
Overall, the Kia EV9, with its firm ride, gives us a glimpse of what we should
expect from other automakers, as they embark into the world of electric
vehicles. As of now, it’s the standard of what automakers should benchmark in
the three-row segment.
Competition:
No mainstream competitors, as of now. The closes competitors are in the luxury
lane, offering more expensive vehicles.
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