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2024 Kia EV9 First Look! | Kia’s 3-Row Rivian Alternative?!

Although we do not have pricing yet, you can wager that Kia's 9 will be less than the Rivian R1T, Tesla Design X, and EQS SUV, the three primary options in the world that have a usable 3rd row at the moment. Sure, you can get one in the Model Y, however it's an emergency-use row while the EV9 will be basically an " Telluride" in terms of measurements. Kia did not however merely make a Telluride EV, rather they clean-sheet created a family hauler for this century with a flat floor, swiving seats and the pledge of hands complimentary driving …

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30 responses to “2024 Kia EV9 First Look! | Kia’s 3-Row Rivian Alternative?!”

  1. Sueddo Avatar
    Sueddo

    If this is priced well, this will literally dominate the market.

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    1. Dexter Benson Avatar
      Dexter Benson

      Hopefully not years I’ve been waiting for this thing to come to market.

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    2. Bhargava Matta Avatar
      Bhargava Matta

      Needs to be built in US to get tax credit though

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    3. Brent Webb Avatar
      Brent Webb

      @Bhargava Matta I feel like tax credits are a moot point, people think it’s important but it only matters if your tax liability is over $7500. Barely anyone pays that much in taxes.

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    4. NIX 46 Avatar
      NIX 46

      @Brent Webb Yep, and not to mention that whenever the government gives incentives, the manufactures and dealers just bump up the price to compensate. It really is a zero sum game.

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  2. ALMX5DP Avatar
    ALMX5DP

    Would be interesting to see what the tow rating will be. I’m also wondering about the swivel seats and safety requirements, such as will this be tested with the seats facing rearward or will it allow swiveling while driving?

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    1. Dennis Lyon Avatar
      Dennis Lyon

      5000 lbs was mentioned.

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    2. ALMX5DP Avatar
      ALMX5DP

      @Dennis Lyon oh shoot was it? Dang must have missed that mention. Thanks!

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  3. denault3985 Avatar
    denault3985

    Very interesting…looks like a true E-SUV.

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  4. heh Avatar
    heh

    Korean media release: 10%->80% in 35 minute with 350kw charger for 99.8kWh. WLTP range of 541km for rear drive model with 19″ wheels.

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  5. Alwaysiyi Avatar
    Alwaysiyi

    This looks really good, I am excited to see how they price it. Hopefully, we can get that revamped Toyota/Lexus EV platform soon to compete in this space

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    1. Georgia Aigroeg Avatar
      Georgia Aigroeg

      Toyota forget it they’re anti ev and just announced no more ev from them and push back

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  6. Henry Cabrera Avatar
    Henry Cabrera

    I absolutely love the design!

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  7. Rondal Childers Avatar
    Rondal Childers

    I don’t see polarizing at all, I see modern design. I love it! It looks like a electrified Telluride IMO. Yes some changes in design but a similar astehetic.

    Those wheels are killer ❤❤❤

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    1. mybro727 Avatar
      mybro727

      KIA apparently thought they were Mercedes, Genesis thinks they’re Bentley, and now KIA thinks they’re Cadillac with these design cues.

      They lack originality and heritage. It’s so weird that y’all actually praise them for lazily copying other brands’ work and just puts their own twist on it.

      If it was any other manufacturer doing this y’all would make a mockery of them.

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    2. nurpurp15 Avatar
      nurpurp15

      ​@mybro727 sorry, but you’re really wrong. For one, the design industry, especially the automotive one, is really small. For a long while, the lead automotive designer for Bentley was Korean. Hyundai group poached the creative director of Bentley, who eventually bought over the lead designer. The style doesn’t belong to the brand as much as it does the designer.

      As for Kia, they *used* to copy Lexus but now they’re doing something completely different. Current Cadillac design language uses long smooth character lines and almost slab like sides in their designs. Kia is currently developing a design language that is more sculpted like architecture

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    3. J Raheem Jefcoat Avatar
      J Raheem Jefcoat

      ​@nurpurp15 TEACH THE CHILDREN!!! 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

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  8. CLL1 Avatar
    CLL1

    Very attractive styling. You’re right Alex, it does look like a supersized Niro. Keeping with the Niro school of thought… I think it would be cool to see this sharp new body also offered as a “bladder busting range” hybrid, as Alex called it (lol), and a PHEV. A small generator and small tank could ride along with this size vehicle and you’d never know it was there till you needed it. Like the Niro, that would have something for everybody. Thoughts??

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  9. Scott Powers Avatar
    Scott Powers

    I have a strange request: can you measure the overall height of the rear cargo opening?

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  10. Andrew Roberts Avatar
    Andrew Roberts

    Would love to see below the load floor in back as well as the middle row pushed as far back as possible (with rear seat stowed) for maximum “minivan” style storage options in 4-seat config. Also, front trunk space, ground clearance, and lift gate height when open!

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  11. Kevin Henderson Avatar
    Kevin Henderson

    Wow! Very impressive for an EV full sized SUV. The American auto companies should take notice and quickly!

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  12. Tim Hossfeld Avatar
    Tim Hossfeld

    I need to buy Kia stock…they are just killing it with EVERYTHING. This will be hotter than the Telluride was when it came out. My Expedition just met its replacement…..

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  13. Robb H Avatar
    Robb H

    I’m interested to see what the ground clearance is and if it is close to the BZ4X/Solterra

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  14. Z Schudrowitz Avatar
    Z Schudrowitz

    Coming from a Honda Odessey (thanks Alex for helping me chose/buy it) I think those swivel seats are AWESOME! It s so great to slide the child seat back and forth.

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  15. Jonathan Root Avatar
    Jonathan Root

    I hope they have the seven seat option at the auto show! Can you please check to see how the second row folds down? Really curious how it moves out of the way for 3rd row passengers.

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  16. tambulee Avatar
    tambulee

    I like the looks over the ford explorer I see going around online. Definitely better than the Rivian too. More along my desired taste.

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  17. tangerinestorm Avatar
    tangerinestorm

    Would really like to see the 7 seat version and how the second row seats split.

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  18. Gary Clark Avatar
    Gary Clark

    Keep up the comparisons to the Telluride, for ease of translation. Also, check under the rear skirt to see if there is a hidden hitch or if it’s going to be a class three through the bumper. If so, I hope they carry on the chunky triangle wheels well motif instead of trying to blend it into the bumper type cover. I’m interested in the rake of the front windshield and how rounded from left to right the nose of the EV9 is to take the air pressure off the front of the vehicle. 12:50

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  19. Alexander Schlesinger Avatar
    Alexander Schlesinger

    As much I love the snazzy rotation chairs, and it appears there will be the option to have power adjustable second row chairs (not in combination with the swivel): I care more about usability/function of the bench in the 7-seat configuration.

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  20. Brent Webb Avatar
    Brent Webb

    The fact that I see Tellurides and Palisades everywhere, I think this thing is gonna be real successful if it’s under $50k to start.

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