Looks like another hit for Kia! I would love to see a video profile of the Hyundai Group to learn about their culture and basic ethos that enables each of the three divisions to be so prolific and productive in rapidly bringing out new autos that are so well executed. Do you have any thought on those Hankook Ion Evo AS tires? I've seen them mentioned as decent aftermarket EV tires.
In my day of driving the tires were quiet but had pretty good grip once the roads got twisty. I'd love to learn more about how Hyundai Group is able to be so far ahead of everyone else and also how Kia managed to get this out probably a year before Hyundai did.
Great review, Matt! I'm glad you kept it just under 30mins unlike the other EV9 reviewers. This is hands down the best 3-row electric SUV you can buy for the price. I think this is going to sell as well as the Telluride even though it costs more, esp. here in California. Also, where along the California coast did you do that media drive? The area looks beautiful!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! The coastal shots were filmed on Highway 1 north of San Francisco. The intro shots were filmed at Nick's Cove, great restaurant if you're ever in the area!
@@MattMaranMotoring Ahh...no wonder the roads looked familiar. Highway 1 is stunning. And I saw from Driven w/ Tom Voelk's review you guys did the press launch in Napa. I have not been to Nick's Cove, but I see it's just north of Point Reyes. I'll bookmark that spot to visit next time I drive up that area for a weekend day trip.
Pretty surprising to see EVs finally start to go big. Not surprised that it’s Kia or Hyundai going in on this. The custom lights are pretty cool but I hope they don’t go too far down the path of DLC. Also those wheels are everything.
Really wish the US would get all the features in this review. All these demo gt lines have the vip rear seats, but no dealerships will have that option.
What’s with the mash cloth head rest instead of the seating material being used.. must’ve been another cost savings cuz that’s gonna get odors over time.
That looks nice and if an EV was the best fit for me that would be high on the list. What would be perfect for me is a plug-in hybrid this size with this space. Mazda has the CX-90 plug-in but it has a small cargo area and third row by class standards which makes it a no-go for my needs. I do too many long road trips into rural areas with limited charging infrastructure for our main family car to be an EV yet.
Lots of physical buttons. This is exactly what the average American family wants. Not sure how it will perform sales-wise, since the recent arctic outflow revealed the biggest flaw with EVs. Leasing it as a 2nd vehicle for the family would make sense.
Looks like Kia did a nice job with this. My biggest problem with EVs is that their rising prevalence is more related to government regulation than it is actual customer demand.
@@tonyn3227 I guess my point isn't that there's no zero demand for EVs but rather that the development of EVs seems to be outstripping the demand as a result of government regulation. It's not entirely uncommon to see a hot new EV (think F-150 Lightning, for example) hit the market with crazy demand only to quickly taper off within a year or two. I know that can be common for any new vehicle but it seems to happen more often to EVs.
@benkromminga5739 people should have a choice, you want ev or ice , your choice, I prefer ev tesla anytime over any ice. Mostly negative things about evs is propaganda. Rich oils companies trying to slow down ev adoption.
That deduction is based on GVWR, not curb weight. These all easily clear the 6k GVWR threshold, this GT-Line is over 7,000 for the GVWR, so those "business people" may try that scheme with these lol.
Was excited until I heard the price. You’ll never make back the 20 grand over a telluride before you need a new battery which they don’t sell for the ionic so resale value is 0
Once they start producing this in the U. S. and the factory is up and running for the 7500 tax break it’s will be a consideration. There are other levels just under this top of the line version that would be more cost efficient and that 7500 would help along with stealerships not adding mark ups to the pricing.
I picked up the same version last week and I’m getting 292 miles on a charge in 30 degree weather.
what? Do you mean -30?
@@josephbang312030°F = -1°C
@@josephbang3120 30°F I'm sure is what he's referencing.
Nice!
@@josephbang3120 nah 30 degrees. It’s 55 degrees today and my range has jumped to 308.
Looks like another hit for Kia! I would love to see a video profile of the Hyundai Group to learn about their culture and basic ethos that enables each of the three divisions to be so prolific and productive in rapidly bringing out new autos that are so well executed. Do you have any thought on those Hankook Ion Evo AS tires? I've seen them mentioned as decent aftermarket EV tires.
In my day of driving the tires were quiet but had pretty good grip once the roads got twisty. I'd love to learn more about how Hyundai Group is able to be so far ahead of everyone else and also how Kia managed to get this out probably a year before Hyundai did.
This is a great combo of design and features and charging performance. A lightly used loaded GT line in a year will be 55k and a great buy
Great review, Matt! I'm glad you kept it just under 30mins unlike the other EV9 reviewers. This is hands down the best 3-row electric SUV you can buy for the price. I think this is going to sell as well as the Telluride even though it costs more, esp. here in California. Also, where along the California coast did you do that media drive? The area looks beautiful!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! The coastal shots were filmed on Highway 1 north of San Francisco. The intro shots were filmed at Nick's Cove, great restaurant if you're ever in the area!
@@MattMaranMotoring Ahh...no wonder the roads looked familiar. Highway 1 is stunning. And I saw from Driven w/ Tom Voelk's review you guys did the press launch in Napa. I have not been to Nick's Cove, but I see it's just north of Point Reyes. I'll bookmark that spot to visit next time I drive up that area for a weekend day trip.
Saw one at my local Kia dealership. Had to do a double take. It's actually a really sharp looking vehicle.
Pretty surprising to see EVs finally start to go big. Not surprised that it’s Kia or Hyundai going in on this. The custom lights are pretty cool but I hope they don’t go too far down the path of DLC. Also those wheels are everything.
Great review! I see a handful of the test mules in my area and look awesome on the road
Most excellent review Matt!
Thanks for watching it Ted!
Cyberpunk Telluride! (In a good way)
I wonder if you get the Rivian suv used for about a max price of these. Would be a great comparison.
will those overly fancy pop out door handles work when the vehicle is in icy/freezing rain conditions?
It's a KIA, so nope
Yep they’ve been tested with the car covered in ice.
Really wish the US would get all the features in this review. All these demo gt lines have the vip rear seats, but no dealerships will have that option.
If the range was at least 350 then I’d consider
I work for a dealership that sells these,they are huge monsters.
What’s with the mash cloth head rest instead of the seating material being used.. must’ve been another cost savings cuz that’s gonna get odors over time.
Odours? How will a mesh backing have worse odour issues than cloth? Time to buy some good shampoo?
@@kevinb8887 people sweat and have body odors unfortunately… a solid surface would’ve been better in that location instead of that hammock material.
Do you get the rear seat massaging. I saw it before but maybe they removed it in the states?
No massaging 2nd row in the U.S.
Nice looking truck
That looks nice and if an EV was the best fit for me that would be high on the list. What would be perfect for me is a plug-in hybrid this size with this space. Mazda has the CX-90 plug-in but it has a small cargo area and third row by class standards which makes it a no-go for my needs. I do too many long road trips into rural areas with limited charging infrastructure for our main family car to be an EV yet.
If you're able to spend luxury SUV prices, the Lexus TX 550h+ sounds like it would be a good fit for you. Best in class space and a plug-in hybrid.
Cool electric crossover!
Kia is coming out swinging! Great all round package, and really limited competition.
Lots of physical buttons. This is exactly what the average American family wants.
Not sure how it will perform sales-wise, since the recent arctic outflow revealed the biggest flaw with EVs. Leasing it as a 2nd vehicle for the family would make sense.
No Piano Black means it's Beth-Design compliant!
I thought the Rivian RS2 was the first 3 row EV🤷
The Model X was the first, but it and the Rivian have cramped 3rd rows.
Looks like Kia did a nice job with this. My biggest problem with EVs is that their rising prevalence is more related to government regulation than it is actual customer demand.
Tesla has no demand problem. They are building another factory in Mexico. You think elon would spend billions if no one wanted evs
@@tonyn3227 I guess my point isn't that there's no zero demand for EVs but rather that the development of EVs seems to be outstripping the demand as a result of government regulation. It's not entirely uncommon to see a hot new EV (think F-150 Lightning, for example) hit the market with crazy demand only to quickly taper off within a year or two. I know that can be common for any new vehicle but it seems to happen more often to EVs.
@benkromminga5739 people should have a choice, you want ev or ice , your choice, I prefer ev tesla anytime over any ice. Mostly negative things about evs is propaganda. Rich oils companies trying to slow down ev adoption.
@@tonyn3227 Agreed! It should definitely be a choice!
can't wait to buy this used for $30k less one year later
So true 😂
That’s why you lease
No.
Why would it drop that much?
Lmfao, 2022 kia ev6 goes for 35k used 42k new. Go degrades car somewhere else.
🙂👍
Surprised they didn't make it 200lbs heavier so "buisness people" could fully depreciate it the first year... Maybe the higher trim levels?
That deduction is based on GVWR, not curb weight. These all easily clear the 6k GVWR threshold, this GT-Line is over 7,000 for the GVWR, so those "business people" may try that scheme with these lol.
Was excited until I heard the price. You’ll never make back the 20 grand over a telluride before you need a new battery which they don’t sell for the ionic so resale value is 0
Kia and Hyundai have just been killing it lately. Not a fan of EVs but this SUV is really well done.
So many used Model Xs for sale I’d just be going for one of those if I needed 7 seats
Fold the rear seat down
Once they start producing this in the U. S. and the factory is up and running for the 7500 tax break it’s will be a consideration. There are other levels just under this top of the line version that would be more cost efficient and that 7500 would help along with stealerships not adding mark ups to the pricing.
Looks like it’s on the same platform as the KIA Soul
Unbelievable expensive, about $80k for top trim, you gotta be kidding me for a kia, no thanks
lol i hate everything about this
You prefer smell of gasoline in you nostrils.