Kia EV9
In pictures
Kia EV9
Exterior
- Plus-sized SUV with impressive aerodynamics
- Eye-catching 20-inch wheels
- Styling futuristic and elegant
- Paint quality leaves room for improvement
Kia EV9
Seats and space
- Only 6 seats
- Extremely comfortable captain chairs
- Heating, cooling and a massage function
- 333L boot space, 52L frunk
Kia EV9
Interior and features
- Comfortable and luxurious, but not German-grade
- 360-degree camera is clear but lacks detail
- 2nd row sunroof, wireless charging
Kia EV9
Performance
- 99.8kWh battery
- 384hp, 700Nm, AWD
- 0-100kph: 5.36s (tested)
- Range 561km (ARAI)
- 10-80% charge in 24min
Kia EV9
Ride and handling
- Ride surprisingly comfortable
- Handling impressive for such a large vehicle
- Under hard braking, 2.6-tonne mass noticeable
Kia EV9
Price and rivals
- Rs 1.3 crore
- Rivals: Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW iX
Kia EV9 verdict
Verdict
Good: Very comfy captain seats, Loaded with features
Bad: Interior not as premium as rivals
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