2024 Kia EV9 Quick Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- The 2024 Kia EV9 ($63,183 starting in Canada, $56,395 starting in the US) is a brand new 3 row electric SUV that can be had in both rear wheel drive and twin-motor all-wheel drive form. In its longest range rear-drive trim, Kia claims a range of 489 km - up from the 370 km range found in the base trim.
A hefty 379 horsepower and 516 lb ft of torque come with the twin-motor all-wheel drive trims, and the higher AWD trims come with a 6 seat captain chair setup instead of the usual 7 seats. But how does it fare as a people-hauling EV SUV? And how is it to live with? Thomas and James are excited to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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1:29 this caught every single soul off guard lmao
Cadillaiq exec is in shambles
I accidentally spit the food out of my mouth
I was eating lunch, but between bites, thank god! lol @@benjamineveland4828
came to the comment just for this lmao
Not only does it sound like D*ck, to be it even skins like Fish stick a little with the obvious jokes there to most internet people
1:28 this is peak 2024 throttle house
I was going to do this, but of course I am too late, hahaha.
great bit of ligma
@@jamesasc7709 Ben Dover was here.
1:28 good to see that Cadillac is making big moves against stiff competition
Ayo, this dude is sus! 🤨
I’d like to know if Vistiq goes into limp mode if it overheats or something…
😂😂😂😂😂😂
😆👌
A big Vistiq and also two large Esticalades ESVs.
GM needs to use that Vistiq joke in it's marketing campaign.
Eine Menge Autos, sind Schwanzverlängerungen ❕️😜
I get that it's a penis size joke, but it's pretty dry unless there's something else I'm missing. With this many likes and no one else asking, maybe I'm the lone swoosh this time.
I get it's a size joke but unless there's something I'm missing it's really dry. With this many likes and nobody asking, maybe I'm the lone swoosh this time.
@@kenhiett5266 Ken, it's not a size joke. James is using Vistiq as a rather amusing homophone for "This Dck". His accent works perfectly for this joke.
Kind of, like a few years ago, there was a commercial about shipping things (from Target, I think) people saying, I ship my pants, I ship the bed, etc.😂
That Cadillac joke by James was absolutely hilarious 🤣🤣🔥🔥
1:28, I spat out my coffee. 🤣🤣🤣
luckily I was between sips!
No you didn't
😂
Met these boys at the Toronto Auto Show this past weekend, they were so kind and patiently gave everyone the chance to chat and take photos. Much appreciated for giving us that great experience
They were there????
Love these 2 guys - they are very funny and their car takes are top notch
Guys here's how great your content is: I have ZERO interest in this vehicle, yet I still reflexively watched the entire video as soon as I saw it. It's gold like the Vistiq gag that does it. Awesome job as always.
Too poor?
@TheRealCatof Yes.😁 Also just no interest in this class of vehicle in general.
It's hideous. @@TheRealCatof
@@TheRealCatofI could afford it, I just would never buy it. I would much rather spend $80k on a used R8 or something like that.
@@hudsonr6358 I mean, if you want something that's broken down and in the shop all the time, go ahead.
Just the most perfect joke. Creative, perfectly delivered, not at all forced.
@1:28 I normally don’t watch the electric reviews but I’m glad I saw this one😂😂😂
I'm like did I hear that correctly but wow
wait till u see vistiq!
Too many like yourself just ignore anything EV, but EV tech is advancing rapidly and ICE can’t really advance much more… EV just keep getting better and better and don’t have the same limitations that ICE have. Most people who ignore EVs would be genuinely surprised by how much better they are getting, all the time. In the future they will automatically charge from the road as you’re driving, and you’ll simply have a plan like a mobile phone, and you’ll *never* have to manually charge again or go to any petrol station. This is something that will happen based on the direction the tech is heading.
@@jamesgallagher2434 yeah man, ICE cant advance much more lmao bruh my 17 year old diesel goes 1200 km on a single tank. I fill it up and I'm good for 2 weeks. fuckin evs cost 60k euros to go 250 km in the winter, if even that ? the fuck are you talking about. also, my car weighs 1300kg, not some fuckin tank going down the road with 2.5 tonnes
@@jamesgallagher2434 Part of the reason some people ignore everything EV is exactly because of the obnoxious reminders (like yours) of unrealistic expectations that are pushed out by EV marketing teams who think their engineers are some sort of sorcerers.
Constant promises of techonlogy that will be everywhere in as little as 5... sorry 10... erm, 20... I mean, in as little as 50 years.
\end of rant
EVs *are* evolving rapidly, but we're not there yet, and we won't be there with anything that's coming to market this year. So people are safe not to watch reviews for now, unless they're fascinated with the advancement of technology by itself. (But then it's probably better to read up on engineering deep-dives instead of a casual car review.)
One of the few channels you can thumbs up a video before you even watch it. Good job as always team.
1:28 I really want a recoding of that Cadillac Marketing Department meeting when they decided on that name. They is no way that even a single person was sober in that room.
Yup right up there with scat pack 😅 at stelantis, I’d have loved to have been in that meeting too. 😂
Oh shit, i'm literally in tears at the Vistiq comment. @ 1:28 is absolute PEAK RUclips!! Love this channel
I just drove mine ~400 miles with a total of ~50 minutes of charging. It was an easy, pleasant trip.
Been in the market for a 3 row SUV. I test drove the EV9 gtline because of this review and now I have a Kia ev9 in my driveway.
Hope you like it. I think it is one of the best vehicles for purchase.
@@djplonghead5403 zero complaints so far!
I just bought my ev9 land edition but it’s not the gtline. I love it , it drives better then a Tesla
The hand positions when he said Vistiq was just perfect. Bravo!!!
He did a DX "Suck It!"
It really sold it
Gentlemen, I reached a dangerous state of mind where I instantly like your videos even before I watched it. So far I have no regrets. Keep up the great work! Greetings from Hungary!
1:29
*James* : so potentially it still not as big as Vistiq.
*Thomas* : Sorry. What?
I felt that.
Although I heard they've managed to make it MUCH STIFFER!
Haha, and that wheelbase a bit longer.@@StreetPreacherr
you felt vistiq? sus
You can't miss it.@@lolickypeepee23xdd6
The door handle finger removal comment had me rolling. Can't stop thinking about James shredding carrots on the Cyber Truck door edge 😂
Not to mention chopping carrots as the hood closes…
Yeah, I’ve had my hand in the S door handles when they retracted and it’s a similar mechanism. Some sort of spring that keeps it from pinching your fingers.
Best 3 row electric car. They have every tech and functionality I need. The Kia's EV line is so nice
Visdick joke is a bomb but THE END. Come on James, that’s too funny.
1:30 Had me dying 😂 the way he gestured with his hands 😂😂
Hey guys the Tesla Supercharger will be open to Kia/Hyundai EV’s starting in 2025 in Canada and end of 2024 in USA.
1:54 "So that is a competitor that's...coming". Well played, sir.
We had rear facing seats in the back of station wagons as well. Only they were Buicks, Oldsmobile's, Fords, Mercurys, Etc. So much fun making faces at people behind you in traffic as a kid.
Our jump seats in our truck allows you to make funny faces forward, backward, and out the side.
Just got ours last weekend. Love it.
Ioniq 5N next
This is the only channel where I even consider watching electric vehicle reviews. So that’s saying something
Thomas didn't get that one: So thats a competitor, that is coming 😂😂
Love these two guys👍
Test drove this today it’s solid for sure.
Have you bought one since? Or something else?
@@JamarD421 nope, decided to wait it out the finance options are crazy currently
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the Cadillac name was right on cue
Perfect car for our resident gay fish, Kanye.
I have the same trim except interior is brown/black. I’m getting 369 miles of range. I’ve tested it and yes I’m getting the full amount of miles displayed. Every time I drive it up’s my miles in the display.
How long have you had it for?
@@mkochhar since Jan 18
@@spacefreezeit was launched in 2023. Not on sale outside Korea until 2024. Whatever it is you’re driving, it’s not an EV9
@@Zootalaws yeah so I guess I have no idea what car I’m driving. Dude think before you comment. This video was posted in 2024. I purchased the vehicle Jan 18, 2024. I never said anything about 2023.
First time I've ever properly laughed watching a car review apart frome the trio (JC, RH, JM).
would you mind expanding your abbreviated youtube channels? I'm not familiar, thank you
@mm6705 Those are just the initials of the old british top gear hosts Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May. Amazingly entertaining ahow they put on. My wife, who could not care less about cars, would watch it with me.
No one will hear the right name for Cadillac's new model and not grin from ear to ear thanks to Thomas' reaction. Thank you both
Nothing like a good vis diq joke in the morning. 😂 This looks even better in person, I’m shocked it only has a 6/7 seat option and no 8.
"And it's gonna thro...". Thanks, I didn't need to hear that.
I m not buying this ev9…. But i watched the whole show… very entertaining.
TG style finally back!!!!
i love the cutoff point at the end lol
This just won the COTY for a major Australian Automotive publication. That said, they generally award that to the manufacturer that pays them the best. It was the Ford Ranger last year
To be fair, it does seem to be getting pretty good reviews everywhere
That ending was perfect 😂
Thomas looking around at rapid speed after the Cadillac joke while film was rolling is fantastic
You guys are the best car review comedy team since the Top Gear trio
It took 5 months, but I finally saw one of these in real life. God dam, it looks like a concept car. Super nice..
3:22
Thomas is still thinking about WHAT?
With James just cheesin' it at the camera. XD
Great review as always gentleman. As an owner of an EV for two years now, I must say, charging and range are so much less of a factor than I thought it would be. That is if you can charge at home. I only charge at public facilities on road trips, and generally speaking, there are a lot of charging options along major highways. I’ve only had one problem in about 25 charging attempts. That was my fault for forgetting it was Thanksgiving weekend, and the line to charge was LONG! Plus, I’ve probably saved a couple grand in fuel, and oil changes so far.
What a beautiful looking car.. looks like a concept with the headlights
@1:30 im absolutely dying!
James is a true comedy genius
You guys always make my day 10x better with your videos. Thank you for existing....
That vistiq joke floored me lmao. You guys are running this RUclips game.
Very funny. The cut at “throb” as well. Good old juvenile humour at its best. 👏
I am so happy to hang out with you guys virtually. I need some friends to laugh with.
That center row trash bin is kinda nice
I can Telluride Visdique. I'm sorry... I'll go now.
I just drove this spec back to back with the Cadillac lyriq at the san jose auto show. The EV9 was a top spec and the caddy was a one step up from base. Both were around $70k us. The back seat was so basic and uncomfortable in the Cadillac no heated seats and the front seats were only heated and it was harsh over speed bumps. Then i got in the kia and turned on a massage, adjusted the leg rest and put on the cooled seat and looked around at a nicer more feature packed interior. And the ride was better and it felt faster. I had big hopes for Cadillac but it was a huge let down. Backup camera was really high quality though on the Cadillac.
11:24 ..."and I'm James" 😂❤🏁
Between the Vistiq joke and the aLexus Texas joke, James never stopped cooking LMAO
NACS (Tesla) plug coming by the end of the year should make it easier to charge on the go using the Supercharger network.
I like the V2H function to back up my home during power outages. Wallbox Quasar has a video showcasing their V2H charger featuring an EV9. I'll try to find it and post it here.
I test drove the Kia EV nine a few days ago. It’s best described as the Kia equivalent of a Ford Explorer with a third row.
The third row is not that great but the first row and second row are fantastic for an electric vehicle. You get heated and ventilated seats all around for the first two rows and this plenty of space for the first two rows. The third row is best for small kids. The only vehicle that I’ve test driven with a third row fit for full-size adults is the grand Wagoneer.
I am a very big guy at close to 6‘7“. I set in the Kia EV nine the same way I sit in the Ford Explorer and the Ford expedition which is to say that I had plenty of space and could easily drive that car for 1000 miles Without much fatigue. Pretty much every feature that I’d expect an EV was there, including Hyundai/Kia adaptive cruise control with autonomous steering. That feature is fantastic when you’re stuck in traffic. There’s also a massage feature for the driver, although I’m not certain if the passenger seat can get it to.
1:29 is why I can't watch these at work. coffee. all over the keyboard.
as someone with an OCD to keep the car interiors clean, kudos for not taking those dirty shoes into the second row, James. :) Interior looks really cool on this one.
I heard that the Vistiq is even SMALLER than Cadillac’s newer model coming out some time in the near future, the Vis-coq.
Base being under 60k for such large electric SUV, looks promising. Also hope Kia restrains the stealerships from ruining the same by dropping massive markups on top of MSRP.
1:29 is why this is on the Extra channel 😂
That Vistiq joke was perfect, lol.
I don't know if the Vistiq joke or Thomas' reaction to the Vistiq joke was funnier 😂 Thomas really thought they just lost the whole take
1:29 I wasn't expecting this level of humor on the Extra channel😂😂😂 you guys are the best
Look, i am a car enthusiast through and through. I live vicariously through your reviews to get a sense of what potential automotive choices i might consider once i win the lottery. Ponder this: could you use even 10% of the praise and superlatives bestowed upon this EV for any Kia product 10 years ago? It amazes me how far this company has come. They are leap frogging Japanese and US auto manufacturers when you consider their EV line up. Impressive in my opinion.
With so many things changing, it's nice that we can count on the things that don't. Like James's war on subtlety.
1:30 had me crying in my house with the baby sleeping 😂
“Potentially it’s still not as long as Vistiq!” 😂
😂😂😂😂
So many vistiq jokes flying around in my head, you know like the hardness of the ride and such 😂
I often think of James's Vistiq
The fact that I break ouit laughing while they do...is a sign of people creating a true masterpiece of a video
$75,000 US...The fact that is not considered luxury is astounding.
My thought exactly. This is nowhere close to “affordable.” Not to knock Kia but I highly doubt there will be any brands coming in cheaper. How are folks supposed to afford this?
High price doesn't necessarily equate to luxury. Something can be expensive and not luxurious at all. Luxury is a feel and a sense. That is why the majority of people cringe when automotive journalists call Tesla a luxury brand. There's nothing luxurious about sitting in a Tesla. However, since it is a feel and a sense, luxury can also be subjective. Just like one person's trash is another person's treasure.
To be fair, Kia is a Luxury brand now.
@@TheRealCatof Not really. Genesis is Hyundai Corp's luxury brand. Kia does make premium cars now, however.
@@TheRealCatof😂
This looks great honestly, ev telluride is all it could have been but i think its definitely a cut above. HMG scores another win
A budget 3 row ❤ the world needed this
Immediately tapped thumbs up at visdiq
James had us all in the 1st half
What makes this non luxury - luxury is derived from the Latin Luxuria - meaning excess/extravagance. This has a fair amount of excess. Great review.
You two are the only one's that can inform me and make me laugh hysterically
Personally I think the whole gas vs EV argument is silly. Both have their purpose and pros and cons, I wish the EV fanboys would understand why EVs don't make good sports cars, and I wish ICE fans would acknowledge the obvious benefits of EVs when it comes to daily drivers. I say this as an enthusiast myself, I've owned several manual transmission sports cars including my current c7 Vette. And I'm telling you, when it comes to daily drivers, a well-executed EV is simply better.
We have a Jaguar I-PACE EV as our daily driver. This replaced our 970 Panamera Turbo (both of which we bought used btw), a car that most ICE fans would probably agree is a pretty good daily driver in its own right. And I can honestly say the Jag is better in every single way. I don’t miss the Panamera one bit, neither does the wife. With the Jag, there’s no automatic transmission to get confused around town, never getting into a hot or cold car with preconditioning, there’s insane instant torque, the smoothness and refinement is unmatched (not only because no engine noise but also because the 1000 pound battery insulates you from road noise), the use of space is excellent (small on the outside and big on the inside because no engine), low center of gravity, naturally perfect weight distribution, being able to blow by anyone in traffic anytime, never being in the wrong gear, way more efficient, never being late because I had to stop for gas, no maintenance, quicker than most v8 family cars and more efficient than i-4 family cars, etc etc. And even though on paper the panamera was faster 0-60, in real life around town it’s not even close - the Jag would be gone before the panamera would even get into the right gear. Yes, it can be annoying on road trips - but it's not the end of the world unless you road trip all the time. It's the better car 364 days of the year, and the worse car 1 day of the year.
Having said all of that, like I said I'm an enthusiast, and we also have two sports cars (manual transmission c7 corvette stingray and an R56 Mini Cooper JCW, both of which I frequently use for road rallys and autocross), and I have no desire for either of those to be electric. The whole point of those cars is a visceral, loud, lightweight, connected experience with a manual transmission. I know there is a Boxster EV coming soon and I’m sure it’ll be great and smoke my c7 around any racetrack, but I have no interest at all, even as a current EV owner. Sports cars should be gas powered and manual IMO. So as I said, each has their purpose. I don’t see myself ever going back to gas for daily driver, and I don’t see myself ever going EV for sports cars.
My point is simple: EVs are better at some things, and gas cars are better at some things. "Taking a side" doesn't make sense, even for enthusiasts. Just acknowledge what the other is better at. EVs dont work for everyone (you need a place to charge and can't road trip all the time etc etc), but if it works in your lifestyle - try it before you knock it is all I'm saying. You might be surprised.
And like I said - just because a car is EV doesn't make it good. There are good EVs and bad ones, just like gas cars. For example, I' not a huge Tesla fan. But, the well-executed EVs are, in my opinion, the best daily drivers, if they fit into your lifestyle.
...and this is coming from someone that's currently on his 8th manual transmission sports car (Vette, Mini JCW, 350Z, etc etc). And to be clear - these are my favorite cars, not the I-PACE. But, I have a wife and a kid, and we need something that isn't manual and has a back seat. And in that category, the Jag is by far and away the best we've had.
You make too much sense to be in youtube comments! I'm with you on this, but of course people on social media tend to take extreme positions. I'm an enthusiast and while my current M3 is not stick, I had my share of stick and raw performance cars that I enjoyed over the years. My wife drives a PHEV and we think it's the best fit for our family. Her daily commute is mostly in EV mode which makes it quiet and relaxing, and we can still jump in and take a road trip without thinking of charging issues on our route or at our destination. I think a big part of the enthusiasts' hate towards EVs is because they're being pushed onto us by politics. Most models aren't selling well despite the incentives.
THank you. Agree with you. Any opinion on Toyota making a manual transmission BEV that simulates a sports car experience?
@@benjaminsmith2287 could be interesting, guess we won’t know until we drive it. It’ll still be missing some of the noise and raw-ness of ICE but time will tell
You nailed it!
Manufacturers are making big slow turbo 4 cyl suvs so EV suvs become more appealing
Thomas, you just plug it in at night to get that 50-60km back in range. And that’s with only Level 1 (110V) charging. Then you don’t have to worry about finding a Level 2 or 3 public charger. (Most do work btw.)
What % of North Americans shopping a 3 row own their own homes and can therefore charge at home? Most I'd expect. So for most people likely to be shopping this vehicle, deficiency of charging infrastructure probably isn't a significant factor.
For around town errands and commutes, yes. The challenge will be cross country road trips.
@@captainvectorgranted. But to me as an EV owner, it'd be more than worth it to have an EV for 50 weeks out of the year even if the charging situation where I travel was so bad I had to consider renting a vehicle for the couple of weeks a year I was on long road trips where charging might be an issue. Of course everyone's use case is different, but I think for most people that own their own houses and want a 3 row as a family vehicle/grocery getter/daily driver, possible charging issues on one or two or three long road trips a year should probably be pretty low on the list of downsides of EV ownership.
Of course, there are people who buy HD pickups and daily them just so they'll have them the two times a year they move their boat in and out of the water. People don't always make sensible decisions. Or to put it more charitably I guess, everyone has their own priorities.
My point was that I think reviewers tend to make public charging challenges much more of an issue in their assessments of EV ownership than they are for most people in most cases.
@1:28 and that ladies and gentlemen is why this channel is miles ahead of The Straight Pipes. What would you rather have...the real genuine jokes and banter between Thomas and James or the other two telling you about Continental Extreme Contact sport or Yuri telling if a car has rewinding satellite radio?
THANK YOU for the laughs. This is why I love your videos.
The videos on this channel are better than your main channel. More real with more of your actual personality coming through. The era of hyper polished auto "journalism" like peak Top Gear is coming to an end.
Excellent 😅
With the EV9 i don’t understand why they stripped so many features for the US version.
James....The presenter we didn't know we needed.
1:28 thomas peaked
Telluride comparison is helpful. I keep seeing this thing in thumbnails and thought it was an electric Soul.
I’ve been watching you guys doing reviews for ages, and going round a roundabout on the right is still terrifying to witness 😂
Many have told me Vistiq is especially large. I'm looking at it as we speak, and sure enough, Vistiq truly massive. Suffice to say, Vistiq can find it challenging passing through narrow entrances
The Rivian R1S drives a lot better now with the software update. I collected mine in Toronto last month, you guys are welcome to test it out to compare.
Yeah, but it costs twice as much
@@TheRealCatofI know they are not direct competitors, I was responding to 7:10 where they said it rides better than the Rivian. Also, since I had my pre-order in before the price increase, my Rivian was a $101k CAD, so it's not significantly higher than the EV9, I was cross shopping between the two.
KIA is quite awesome as of late. Even the damn niro looks slick
Oddly if RUclips was a buffet then these videos are my dessert round. Food videos too.
long story short, as much as the EV9 is a good vehicle, Vistiq is the real star of the video
It's wild to see a Kia that can go up in price by 20k in options/trims.
downvoted and reported not a mazda miat
By Mazda Miat do you mean the Abarth 124 Spider? Fiat + Miata -> Miat?
@@pistonburner6448 bro don't overthink it, 'miat' is just a misspelled miata
@@wardeniallyou aren't fun
@@pistonburner6448that would be a Fiata
And what pray tell does thou mean by downvoted? Maybe you meant to say “dislike”?
You guys should do a review on the forte GT!