Is The 2024 Kia EV9 Is The Boxy 3-Row EV We've Been Waiting For
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Date: 2024-01-20
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Zhenocnra
The firm ride is definitely not a plus in my book. I wasn't expecting an air suspension but that just means I will have to wait and see what the Ioniq 7 and Genesis variants come equipped with. It's really too bad because I love the boxy styling and interior room because it's a box. The Ioniq 7 is going to be cuvry and less roomy going from the spy photos. I'm expecting the Genesis to follow the same curvy, less interior room form too which is truly unfortunate all around.
If Kia would add an option for an air suspension on the upper ends, I would go finance that model immediately.
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The firm ride is definitely not a plus in my book. I wasn't expecting an air suspension but that just means I will have to wait and see what the Ioniq 7 and Genesis variants come equipped with. It's really too bad because I love the boxy styling and interior room because it's a box. The Ioniq 7 is going to be cuvry and less roomy going from the spy photos. I'm expecting the Genesis to follow the same curvy, less interior room form too which is truly unfortunate all around.
If Kia would add an option for an air suspension on the upper ends, I would go finance that model immediately.
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spinmouth4114
Boxy Lover All Day! The Long Range base model does not have a sunroof and thats why I WILL buy it. I hate sunroofs, they leak, break and are a headache long term. Cloth seats unfortunately are not an option. I love cloths seats and wouldmlove to see this option. As for size, ive sat in this model early on and wasnt impressed much, but it is bigger than the little EV6 and much more comfortable and roomier than any Tesla ever made. With the cyberflop, Tesla aero fan boys are eating crow for the next two years.
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Boxy Lover All Day! The Long Range base model does not have a sunroof and thats why I WILL buy it. I hate sunroofs, they leak, break and are a headache long term. Cloth seats unfortunately are not an option. I love cloths seats and wouldmlove to see this option. As for size, ive sat in this model early on and wasnt impressed much, but it is bigger than the little EV6 and much more comfortable and roomier than any Tesla ever made. With the cyberflop, Tesla aero fan boys are eating crow for the next two years.
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jrwaters943
Affordable! Really, Alex In terms of price per kilowatt hour (or PPkWh if you prefer, this is a dismal EV value proposition. I admire Kia and Hyundai's EV offerings and have owned a few of their vehicles, but honestly, I just cannot stomach paying $65-75k on any Kia, especially given how terrible their sales/service experience is. Also, the gloss grey plastic trim looks cheap (beats piano black I guess, but it reminds me a ton of the 1st generation Chevy Volt center stack.
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Affordable! Really, Alex In terms of price per kilowatt hour (or PPkWh if you prefer, this is a dismal EV value proposition. I admire Kia and Hyundai's EV offerings and have owned a few of their vehicles, but honestly, I just cannot stomach paying $65-75k on any Kia, especially given how terrible their sales/service experience is. Also, the gloss grey plastic trim looks cheap (beats piano black I guess, but it reminds me a ton of the 1st generation Chevy Volt center stack.
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garyclark6747
The LIDAR was said to not be implemented yet even if it was physically there, so they really should’ve reduced the MSRP after removing it. Buying and keeping features is silly at $79, 000. I think they made enough profit already wouldn’t you say. I’m going to wait until a J3400 delivers 800V EV6 type charging curve reliably like CCS currently does so I’m not taking a step back.
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The LIDAR was said to not be implemented yet even if it was physically there, so they really should’ve reduced the MSRP after removing it. Buying and keeping features is silly at $79, 000. I think they made enough profit already wouldn’t you say. I’m going to wait until a J3400 delivers 800V EV6 type charging curve reliably like CCS currently does so I’m not taking a step back.
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mikefarrington7141
I knew there would be no LIDAR, just like there would be no rear swivel seats. No dashcam recorder. Hyundai and Kia always rip out features for the US market. The swivel 2nd row may have been a regulatory restriction, but my point still stands. they always whittle away features to try and overcome the chicken tax. I understand why they need to do it, but I still hate it.
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I knew there would be no LIDAR, just like there would be no rear swivel seats. No dashcam recorder. Hyundai and Kia always rip out features for the US market. The swivel 2nd row may have been a regulatory restriction, but my point still stands. they always whittle away features to try and overcome the chicken tax. I understand why they need to do it, but I still hate it.
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ruturaj47
When stinger was launched, many comments were who would pay this much for kia, I got mine and it has always done worrh more than what we paid for it but every time i go to dealership, experience makes us feel opposite. Unless dealerships are fixed, no thanks. I might give Hyundai a try but I doubt it would be much different.
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When stinger was launched, many comments were who would pay this much for kia, I got mine and it has always done worrh more than what we paid for it but every time i go to dealership, experience makes us feel opposite. Unless dealerships are fixed, no thanks. I might give Hyundai a try but I doubt it would be much different.
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davidws5439
Any new brand that has the NACS connector should move the charge port to the left rear and / or right front. This would help them when charging and make ports more standard. I would like an option for both ports to fit more customer needs when towing or having a rear carrier on the tow hitch or for handicap vehicles.
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Any new brand that has the NACS connector should move the charge port to the left rear and / or right front. This would help them when charging and make ports more standard. I would like an option for both ports to fit more customer needs when towing or having a rear carrier on the tow hitch or for handicap vehicles.
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alex_on_autos
Lexus sales in the USA last Year were just insanely high. as were BMW sales. All look like records to me. This one visually checks all the boxes that Lexus was trying to achieve with its redesign. This whole "your new battery will cost $40, 000 Dollars" is a real problem for the Industry going forward tho.
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Lexus sales in the USA last Year were just insanely high. as were BMW sales. All look like records to me. This one visually checks all the boxes that Lexus was trying to achieve with its redesign. This whole "your new battery will cost $40, 000 Dollars" is a real problem for the Industry going forward tho.
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jonathonalsop2120
The 5000lbs of towing and 11. 5kw V2H at least make me look at the numbers and consider this as a replacement for my car and truck while adding a nice home backup in a blackout. But $90k CDN is too steep for me, but competitive in the current EV market.
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The 5000lbs of towing and 11. 5kw V2H at least make me look at the numbers and consider this as a replacement for my car and truck while adding a nice home backup in a blackout. But $90k CDN is too steep for me, but competitive in the current EV market.
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cranfktubner7677
Excellent. I knew about the second row massage seats removed, the powered third row cancelled, but did not noticed the Lidar
Especially for the same price as the one in Korea with these goodies
Feels like US medication. Pay way more for less
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Excellent. I knew about the second row massage seats removed, the powered third row cancelled, but did not noticed the Lidar
Especially for the same price as the one in Korea with these goodies
Feels like US medication. Pay way more for less
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benniewalker312
Love the looks, practically and tech of the EV9. Price is probably pushed out of what I’m willing to spend for a three row with a plug. Still holding out for the ID Buzz. Not nearly as pretty but perhaps even more practical. We shall wait and see.
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Love the looks, practically and tech of the EV9. Price is probably pushed out of what I’m willing to spend for a three row with a plug. Still holding out for the ID Buzz. Not nearly as pretty but perhaps even more practical. We shall wait and see.
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atrampabroad8318
22: 21 These extra-cost purchases for capabilities the car already has are ridiculous. If all it takes is a software to unlock a function, then in reality you already paid for it and the manufacturer is just trying to get more money out of you.
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22: 21 These extra-cost purchases for capabilities the car already has are ridiculous. If all it takes is a software to unlock a function, then in reality you already paid for it and the manufacturer is just trying to get more money out of you.
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FuncleChuck
This seems like the perfect car for the person who has too much money, 5 kids, and doesn’t care what brand car they drive.
Which is apparently half of my dang town.
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This seems like the perfect car for the person who has too much money, 5 kids, and doesn’t care what brand car they drive.
Which is apparently half of my dang town.
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Zhenocnra
I'm not too sad by the fact that LIDAR isn't available with the Korean-built EV9's. I will be very disappointed if the LIDAR does not make it to the US-built EV9's though.
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I'm not too sad by the fact that LIDAR isn't available with the Korean-built EV9's. I will be very disappointed if the LIDAR does not make it to the US-built EV9's though.
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CMCNestT
Lucid Gravity starting price is " under $80k" not $85k. This is closest to EV9 with some physical controls while the Volvo is more Tesla like extreme minimalism.
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Lucid Gravity starting price is " under $80k" not $85k. This is closest to EV9 with some physical controls while the Volvo is more Tesla like extreme minimalism.
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Syitalian25
That interior looks cheap, and short on range/power compared to the Rivian R1S for the price of the GT-Line trim. Maybe when they discount it by 10K.
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That interior looks cheap, and short on range/power compared to the Rivian R1S for the price of the GT-Line trim. Maybe when they discount it by 10K.
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naveenthemachine
Another home run from Kia as always
Even at this price point you can get a truly mediocre vehicle. The Kia is superior even with markups
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Another home run from Kia as always
Even at this price point you can get a truly mediocre vehicle. The Kia is superior even with markups
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dynamicremakes5592
What is up with Hyundai Kia and Mercedes making their EVs look like weird school science projects gone wrong less is more automakers
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What is up with Hyundai Kia and Mercedes making their EVs look like weird school science projects gone wrong less is more automakers
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