Kia takes the three-row SUV EV Mainstream with its all-new EV9. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Kia EV9, how it handled around our test track, the third-row seats, controls, and if this newest kia is the best midsized SUV EV or not. And, our experts give advice on what to look for when buying tires to maximize vehicle MPG. We also explain IIHS' updated moderate overlap crash test, and why some vehicles get a poor rating.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00 – Introduction
00:15 – First Impressions: 2024 Kia EV9 ll
01:05 – What is the EV9?
02:17 – How it Drives
03:43 – The Third-Row Seats
05:09 – Power & Range
06:55 – Controls
10:21 – Fit and Finish
12:11 – Question #1: Do hybrid vehicles need specific tires to maintain its fuel efficiency?
14:59 – Question #2: Why some vehicles are getting a poor rating on the IIHS updated moderate overlap crash test
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First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 Takes the Three-Row EV Mainstream
2024 Kia EV9
Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge
Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon
Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
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That new IIHS is more for passengers with seatbelt in the rear seats instead of children with child seat. I wouldn’t worry too much if I only put small children’s in the back, even if the test is poor
Every time I watch a video I feel very informed and I’m curious if there would be any changes to the process based on other reviewers like out of spec or state of charge.
EV9 is still insanely expensive for “mainstream”. Needs to be $30 to $40k to meet my definition of that.
Another impossibly expensive automobile. I guess great for the rich. I can see why our president is being pressured to not support financing EVs for the richer folk that can afford them, though the tax credit for Korean cars seems to be absent.