Hope you enjoyed folks! Apologies for a small edit error: we forgot to add the lower third listing range. For this Dual motor car it’s quoted at 313 miles / 505km. Anyhoo - what do you make of the EV9?

@lukeryan559

6 ай бұрын

I think they've nailed the brief. The R1S is probably its closest competitor, then the Model X.

@StartledPancake

6 ай бұрын

Just a question, but why don you give us give a peak at the energy consumption during the test? It may not be particularly scientific in terms of comparison with other cars due to changing conditions etc but most current EV drivers can account for that due to experience. Its far more important info than the exterior walkaround for instance.

@oldbloke204

6 ай бұрын

Why would you bother? Way too heavy and can't do anything that an ICE version can do at a much lower price point imo. Yawn so much for saving the planet eh.

@denisleskovar3934

6 ай бұрын

I sat in it, It is gorgeous. I would like to have one in black with chrome spinner wheels

@PenryMMJ

6 ай бұрын

Hang on. 820 litres boot capacity with the seats down? So it's half the size of a Ford Focus estate is it? Think you got that a bit wrong Jack.

Have to admit. Kia have released a banger.

@poplaurentiu4148

6 ай бұрын

So did Rivian R1S or Hummer ev-SUV..

@darwinskeeper421

6 ай бұрын

So Kia has just released a new car that is so junky that you'll always be tinkering with it?

@teekanne15

6 ай бұрын

@@poplaurentiu4148 The issue with these start ups is, that you don't know how long/how they will support you in the next 10 years. Kia is an established brand that you can trust will exist in 10 years with shops arround the globe.

Every time I see new Kia cars I'm astonished. They found some awesome designers and I'm all for it

@VR6Boki

6 ай бұрын

Ye, I agree. Came on this video just to see how good this car looks :)

@teekanne15

6 ай бұрын

Kia's current Chief Designer, Karim Habib, spent his career prior to 2019 working for BMW, Daimler, and Infiniti.

@turkishgod5903

6 ай бұрын

Yeah they basically hired top designers from other brands including super car designers

@FreeSamplesOfPureWisdom

6 ай бұрын

This is when car companies don't let their engineers do the design.

@vuthsuon209

6 ай бұрын

let's see what hyundai can do

BIG boy Jack is so good at reviewing cars, LOVE watching him.

They've knocked this out of the park. Even the new Volvo EM90 won't be able to compete with this. Kia and Hyundai are really on top of their games now and market leaders in many ways. I have a 2021 Kona Electric and it's genuinely astoundingly good. I've even got a best of 314 miles from it and even in winter I've managed 301 miles.

@TheSteinbitt

6 ай бұрын

I think the EX90 will be a massive hit. At about the same price, it looks more premium, nicer interior, better efficiency and sleeker. But I agree, for the family hauler, this might be your best bet.

Car didn’t look that big with Jack standing by it. But then I heard, at around 15 minutes in, he is about 6 foot 5 inches. That helps with perspective.

I canceled my preorder for the EV9. The UK dealer experience for Kia is absolutely diabolical both pre and post sale.

2.5 tonne towing capacity too! I know someone who claims they “Have” to drive a diesel pickup because they occasionally need to tow a two-tonne horsebox. Glad to see some vehicles capable of competing in that space starting to approach human-affordable prices (if not quite reaching them yet)

@csjrogerson2377

6 ай бұрын

And what do you think is going to happen to the range when towing a 2.5 tonne box?

@bondhuis

6 ай бұрын

It will be bad, but even here in the US or Canada most people don't tow that far anyway.

@peterhess6039

6 ай бұрын

Why make it hard on yourself - I’d get a diesel for towing And a small ev for town

@Ray-dv1md

6 ай бұрын

Human affordable prices, still rolling around the floor laughing at that one.

@TsLeng

6 ай бұрын

Depends how far you need to tow....

I am amazed that it could fit 6 Jack's in and all quite comfortably!

It's a almost a tiny house on wheels that thing. I'm sure it will sell well here in the States, especially when it is integrated with Supercharging.

@senoow4215

6 ай бұрын

it will be sold as a ¨medium size SUV¨ in the States haha

@mroatman

6 ай бұрын

@@senoow4215 this is definitely mid-sized for the American market, and it was a little funny to my American ears how many times he called it "impossibly colossal" and other superlatives :) I know size is all relative, but there are just so many significantly larger vehicles available in the US.

@senoow4215

6 ай бұрын

@@mroatman yeah but for the size, u don't get a more practical ev today, pricing seems far better to than expected

@mroatman

6 ай бұрын

​@@senoow4215 absolutely true. The pricing really depends on the market, but in the US, the value is extremely good.

As always, very good video from you guys! Only thing that bugs me sometimes is that when Jack talks about the interior and points at something or says “this feels plasticky” the editor shows some unrelated b-roll so I’m left wondering what button actually feels plasticky :) other than that, beautiful production!

this is a god send for 7 seater fans in ev. Not only practical but looks gorgeous

Damn Jack this is swaying me, now to convince the minster of finance(wife)that we need this lol

Yet again another reason why you guys are the best at reviewing EV brilliant videos, funny, informative and entertaining can't wait for the next keep the great work

@HanYou2

6 ай бұрын

I'd argue they are a bit overly positive about everything but good production and fun to watch

Nice one Jack, glad I'm not the only one who plays the "regen" game on downhills!! Horrible monster of a car, but if you need the space, fine.

It was really great to see that KIA managed to put a frunk in front. Storage space is always appreciated on large people carriers like this.

@shonunezekiel

6 ай бұрын

Yes, especially if travelling as a family of 6.

Love the high end cinematic look, more videos styled this way, please! Great content as always! If not a secret, what cameras were used for shooting?

@JackScarlett1

6 ай бұрын

Sony A7S always. We had a lot more time for this shoot than we usually do (thee days instead of one/half) and I'm glad it showed in the end result!

Recent event with EV association had plenty of people asking about 7 seater EV's, we told them the Kia EV9 was coming VERY soon. This is in Australia so assume it's launching not far from now downunder.

So looking forward to the arrival of the EV3 after this review, and the busted flush of the Volvo EX30. Thank you for giving us hope on a decent replacement for our amazing Kia E Niro. Come on Kia, you’re on a roll.

@siviter

6 ай бұрын

How is the EX30 a busted flush? Name a better value for money EV?

@Kurre.

6 ай бұрын

Really dont get what people hade against the EX30

@VenVile

6 ай бұрын

​@@Kurre.The cramped back seat, the lack of physical buttons (we only really need 3 or 4, and they couldn't even do that), and placing the only screen dead-centre and NOT having a HUD is criminal while you're driving lol. Those three, simple things put me off from it. Everything else about the EX30 is perfect.

@Banyan314

6 ай бұрын

@@siviterit’s not a value for money thing, although I’m not convinced it is that brilliant when you think of the cost for the “essentials”. It’s more a case of a living with a car with just a “iPad”, very few buttons, no HUD and a below par boot. You’re paying for the brand more than a practical, safe vehicle. I really wanted to like it, and even put down a deposit after seeing it, but on watch all the driver reviews I have cooled considerably and we are likely to request the deposit back. Just disappointment following all the hype. Our present Kia E Niro has proved a revelation, but it is time to update, and the external design of the EX30 was very alluring and we thought we’d found the update, but internally the EX30 is far too Spartan and pared back. The Kia EV3 looks like it has what we want on paper and the spec of the EV9 shows us that Kia is moving forward with EV design, not just cutting costs under the disguise of supposed better internal design.

@siviter

6 ай бұрын

@@VenVile it doesn't have cramped back seats for that size of car, it's smaller than an MG 4! In regards to physical buttons, most of the controls they don't have are for set-and-forget settings anyway which are loaded to a user profile. I've had Mini's in the past so the centre Speedo doesn't bother me at all.

Some really amazing shots and video editing in this one. Congrats to the full team

Great commentary! Always a pleasure to listen Jack

This is my dream car. It's stunning. I'm not surprised you loved it. Great Review 👌

Thanks for the review, I have been waiting for this one! Making my decisions harder.

I'm more into the small, affordable cars at the moment. I still watched i it, because i know Jack is giving us a good time 😂😂❤❤

Always happy to see a little school run car that won't give kids asthma.

@Melrieoi

6 ай бұрын

Little?

@toby9999

6 ай бұрын

LOL yeah, well, it's not little, and this one car isn't going to make much of a difference to asthma. Problem is, we need lots of little cheap cars, but most of them are big and prohibitively expensive.

@royyoung3104

6 ай бұрын

You do understand sarcasm I hope..

@melcragg7814

6 ай бұрын

A lekky bus

@dodgemF1

6 ай бұрын

Oh it's toxic - Luton airport toxic - but you're not likely to heat about that on this channel

I want one. It looks absolutely amazing.

This is at the top of my list for my first EV, love the design and everything I am seeing on this so far, great video!

Totally agree about the adjustable regent via paddles. Audi did that on the etron way back in 2018 and it is brilliant. I'm going to miss that when I change to Polestar next year 😕

Looks good and great production of the video.

Fabulous episode Jack and team, your thoughts on the size and space echo my own feedback and I've shared this with someone who's been waiting for it it land on the sal sac scheme. Hope those heated seats have defrosted you both :D

I love it! I want one. I bet it tows well too. Very funny, funny bits. Awesome video

A really well filmed video, in a really nice location. Very informative and fun. EDIT: deleted a rant about speed limit beeps, people complaining about speed limits just tends to get to me :D

Love your presentation and the photography. You are one of the best , pragmatic and entertaining. Beautiful vehicle, perfect for our life style with boys and big dog , and long drives in Ontario and Quebec (Canada). As for the cold , come over to Canada in January or February and enjoy the winter and snow

Maybe the vw ID buzz would be a good competitor, although I would go for this one any day!

lovely car, lovely editing and lovely channel! just subbed :)

Would love to see a comparison between this and the Rivian R1S, the size of them seem to be pretty similar

@DavidCastro-qr8lo

6 ай бұрын

The R1S has less action limiting beeps and felt a lot more sturdy on the road, especially for its size.

really nice design, can't wait to get my hands on one.

What an amazing review, I would buy this car if I had a large family, great cinematics guys

Thank you.

Great review. Going order the new one next year with an even bigger battery and performance. Nothing beats it in regards of looks/tech/price/practicality

This was awesome. I loved when the wind closed the door on him. lol

Hey Jack. Love your work 👍

It definitely fills a spot in the market and will only help increase sales, but what I'd be more excited about is an actual MPV to elevate the Carnival. Volvo EM90 will make room for it, and an honest roomy and functional 6-seater with all captain's chairs would really move the needle.

😀 Great review mate

That’s a proper wow!

I love Jack's review about cars ❤

I deff have to agree with you with the 3 level regen had a niro love it. also seeing your review vs other has made me feel the price of the vehical is actually worth it

I'm glad Kia have sorted out their seats and comfort! I hired a Sportage just over a year ago and it crippled me as the seats were like sitting on a bag of concrete! I couldn't walk properly for two days afterwards! 😆

Good timing for the video, just got my first add for it yesterday here in Nova Scotia the two wheel drive starting ar $59,995 Canadian dollars eh! Nice bus.

@michaelatkinson7577

6 ай бұрын

For UK readers - that converts to just over £35500 (but I bet it is nearer £50k here)

That was on pretty epic appearance!

Good job Jack and I agree about the regen adjustments are good tools for the driver!

@MrAdopado

6 ай бұрын

I am trying to understand this aspect. I am an EV driver and I have infinite variation of regen depending on how far I lift my right foot. Why would you need additional adjustments?

@markwellington1254

6 ай бұрын

I have had two different LEAF model years,2017 and 2019 all with ePedal- one pedal driving and I get what you are saying. Not necessary for me with that feature. I know someone with a Kia Niro EV that found out on slicker streets they had to adjust the regen to a lighter setting to keep from sliding on slick pavement. Jack' in the video used only the regen adjustments to go down a steep mountain grade to slow him down as needed for the changing grades and curves in the mountain road. More of a challenge really.@@MrAdopado

Great video! However, there are in fact other options in this size range. Here in Denmark I know that the Maxxus Euniq5 is available with 7 seats and the Hongqi E-HS9 has been available for a bit and just dropped significantly in price. I thought the XPeng G9 might be in a similar category but I just checked and it seems they don't (yet?) offer it with 7 seats. Personally I think these things are over the top and am more excited to see more about the upcoming EV5 which looks like a little brother to this ;)

My first european driving experience was in Madrid, the biggest peugeot they made rented for me by our sales rep who would join me days later. Handed over to me by the rental agency double parked in rush hour traffic. Totally sympathetic with big cars in spain inducing excessive expletives.

This was on my short list but the Rivian R1S was available much sooner so that's what we got!

@vocalscpunk

6 ай бұрын

Right - weird that he thinks the EV9 has "basically no competition whatsoever" when they're not even the first EV SUV with 7 seats out...

@pfunk768

6 ай бұрын

@@vocalscpunk Yeah, I probably would have gotten a Model X several years ago IF you could put a roof rack on it, but the silly back doors essentially prevent it. I don't want a trailer to take a kayak along.

TBH, I had a difficult time focusing on the review because I was distracted by that excellent coat Jack was wearing. I want that coat! :D

When going downhill like down a mountain, i use the ACC (cruise control) to adjust regen, a lot simpler

What an aerodynamic beauty. The wayward child in the road will doubtless welcome that final kiss to their skull from the EV9 driven by a flustered mother immersed in on-screen transcendence. Welcome to the past. Thoughts and prayers.

I first played the "nerdy regen paddle game" a few years ago in the e-Niro when coming down from the Ardeche....about 30 minutes of descending, some very steep downhill and twisty bits but never needed to touch the brakes once. My 2019 e-Niro may look a bit 'old hat' now but with 92,000 km on the clock it been faultless so far.. setting up regen braking with paddles seems such a logical thing to do, not sure I could move now to an EV that didn't have it. This EV9 monster is way outside of what a retired couple like us need, not to mention way outside our budget but it looks to be a tour de force for Kia that will win a lot of new customers.

Great review! Was this the Iceberg Green color?

Excellent review with Jack in the Back finally getting all he could want in a SUV and he hates them 🙂.... As long as the residuals on this are good and the leasing cost is at the right level I will be replacing my current BMW iX with this right away .... iX is big and comfortable but no extra seats and a small, for its size, 500L boot ..... makes this a no brainer for my family with 3 Big teenage boys plus guest..... finally we can get to the airport with an EV with 5 suitcases and not be struggling .... Thanks Jack

@JackScarlett1

6 ай бұрын

I love the iX but this is infinitely more practical. You'll love it!

This is the first Jack review where Jack looked small compared to the vehicle. Loved the review, the humor, and impressed by the car. As usual, I had to look up a new word (wafta/wafter) and fact check what Musk named his 3rd child. 🙂Thanks to Jack, Andy and the crew for another fun video.

@markcayer4859

6 ай бұрын

Ok so we need to get Imogen and what ... a riser for the drivers seat and blocks for the pedals 😉 Lets see an average sized person sitting in one of these.

excellent video and an impressive car. The front storage space seems somewhat underwhelming when you look at the sheer size of the bonnet and think about the massive space in the Ford Lightning.

Jack, you are one charming car reviewer. Thanks for the informative and entertaining review. Can you describe the range you experienced under those demanding (mountainous and cold) conditions? Thanks!

Entertaining and informative. Great content. Would love this if I could get a mortgage for it.

Leave those funny edits in - love it

Often times is one word too many. Seems like a nice fella.

What a cool looking car!

nice car, nice review

What a great show. I really enjoyed that, thank you. Can’t believe (well I can actually) that in the Netherlands they are soon to ban diesel and petrol boats. Meanwhile in the UK……

In North America, the EV9 is a dream; blame a car-obsessed culture and suburban sprawl, but they have their perks. I love the thought of road tripping with my family in an EV that has gobs of space, drives quietly and is loaded with helpful tech.

John Cadogan has just roasted it. He has a point.

I drove the new Kona a few weeks ago. That also beeped at me whenever I ever so slightly got over the speed limit. It was infuriating.

Ahoy Jack! Nice to see you again this soon! I bet this car rivals even the Model X!

@KevinT3141

6 ай бұрын

Surpasses. The X is useless for an active lifestyle because it won't take a roof rack, and you can't fold the second row seats flat. We bought a Model Y to replace our Santa Fe XL and it mostly works, but the kids will outgrow its third row pretty quickly and we've had to downsize our camping gear. This would have been perfect had it come out a year ago.

@Sekir80

6 ай бұрын

@@KevinT3141Thanks for the insight, very valuable!

Is it me or did I hear bespoke architecture mentioned a couple of times there ? Maybe trying to flog this brick to the Chelsea tractor brigade a little over enthusiastically. I love the EV6 sticking a sofa inside a block of flats doesn't excite me at all.😳

This is a freaking van. With a bonnet.

2:50: That view!

THANKS FOR FINALLY EASING UP ON THE LOUD MUSIC.

Great review. I was wondering, what do you make of Kia EV9 vs Rivian R1S. I know the Rivian is supposed to be 'adventure' like, but that sounds more like a marketing gimmick. Besides most people will use both as full size EV SUVs. So what is your take on both?

@JackScarlett1 do you think there'd be a possibility that you get to try the Rivian R1S in a near future? Would be great to see how you fit in the 3rd row in comparison to the EV9!

Jack, I love the Mickey Mouse ears that you appear to have on the thumbnail/front screen shot for this video!

Volvo EM90, Lucid Gravity, KIA EV9 everyone popping up with the 7 seater at once.

Nice EV❤❤❤

Great review but let's hope limited numbers of these sell as way too big for most people's needs and size of modern carparks 😂 Maybe good for airport transfers??

haha, I love the downhill regen game in my Kona EV 👍

nice review and car. nicer if review compared this to the Model Y side by side. While the base EV9 might not be available for a while, its price is not far from a Model Y LR.

Well done for not mentioning it being a tesla killer. Ironically, it probably is in the UK. We no longer have an RHD X, this is a lot cheaper, more spacious, has good charging, extra utility with V2L etc. I may well get one when it's been out a year or two.

@jimmyh6601

6 ай бұрын

Who would ever want a Tesla when you could have this?

@_Makanko_

6 ай бұрын

Would this be fine on UK roads, I get the impression the UK roads aren't that spacious either or am I mistaken?

Just found out this probably won’t make it to the US and I’m devastated. This thing would dominate the American EV market with its massive size and low price

It is so sad, for a Spanish, to see in the introduction , how some unpolite people have spoiled the traffic signal that shows the altitude road doing some vandalic graffitis on it, On the other hand, a great video of a big and great car , congratulations from Spain.

Hope you will take a look at the EV5 soon, seems like the most affordable in the line up.

Great video, did I miss price and range?

@StephenCharman

6 ай бұрын

A bit of maths using the video figures says 270ish miles range, although the Kia site says up-to 349... £64k - £78k apparently

@Sekir80

6 ай бұрын

Not told. The big battery (100 kWh) has EPA 304 miles; 489 km. Price ranges from 56k to 75k USD.

This car is a 10/10, brawler move from Kia! Really happy to see Kia on top of their game.

New Fully Charged Show drinking game: Everyone do a shot each time someone says "bespoke EV architecture!"

@JackScarlett1

6 ай бұрын

That's one way to get shitfaced

I always love hearing the perspective of European reviewers of vehicles like this. “It’s huge”, “massive”, “behemoth”, “it’s just big”. In North America it’s not even that crazy 😂. I love the different perspectives.

2.6 tons of planet saving irony in a package

6 ай бұрын

That weight is insane imo. It's the biggest turnoff for me. I would only need the space/towing a couple times per year. But it is insane to lug around all year.

I would love to rent one of these for a road trip. Definitely too big to be a daily driver for me.

@Boomflame82

6 ай бұрын

~300km of range, perhaps less on pure highway driving and even less in colder temps. Not sure if you'd want to put up with the frequent charging on an extended road trip!

@andrewdyjach7305

6 ай бұрын

@@Boomflame82 my bladder needs to stop more frequently than once every 240 ish miles. Also, I just took an 1800 mile road trip in a Niro EV; this would be a straight upgrade. Edit: also it's 300 miles, not km.

@Boomflame82

6 ай бұрын

@@andrewdyjach7305 I was going by the caption in the video of 3.3 km/kwh

2:47, I’m not surprised it’s good looking, Kia made the Carnival minivan look cool

and on top of that, the colour is nice as well

Can't wait to get mine in a couple of months. And I promise to you all, the first thing I'll do is to remove all the plastics around the frunk and see what's there. It's ridiculous my Tesla X frunk is 180 liters and KIA only managed to squeeze mere 52 (in AWD models) liters.

This thing looks like it’d be a smash hit with us, your friends across the pond. Ultimate soccer mom EV right here.

I am curious to learn if it was cold out there when you guys were filming. Was it?