Kia EV9

In pictures

Kia EV9

Exterior

- Plus-sized SUV with impressive aerodynamics

- Eye-catching 20-inch wheels

- Styling futuristic and elegant

- Paint quality leaves room for improvement

Kia EV9

Seats and space

- Only 6 seats

- Extremely comfortable captain chairs

- Heating, cooling and a massage function

- 333L boot space, 52L frunk

Kia EV9

Interior and features

- Comfortable and luxurious, but not German-grade

- 360-degree camera is clear but lacks detail

- 2nd row sunroof, wireless charging

Kia EV9

Performance

- 99.8kWh battery

- 384hp, 700Nm, AWD

- 0-100kph: 5.36s (tested)

- Range 561km (ARAI)

- 10-80% charge in 24min

Kia EV9

Ride and handling

- Ride surprisingly comfortable

- Handling impressive for such a large vehicle

- Under hard braking, 2.6-tonne mass noticeable

Kia EV9

Price and rivals

- Rs 1.3 crore

- Rivals: Mercedes EQE SUV, BMW iX

Kia EV9

Verdict

Good: Very comfy captain seats, Loaded with features

Bad: Interior not as premium as rivals