That swivel seat is just a gem for installing child seats, and how easily you'll be able to put your child in and out. Magnificent job KIA!

@Codeexcited

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you will be alowed to swivel it with a carseat installed, but if you are that would be so cool

@ChrisJu3

Жыл бұрын

There're swivel carseats too.

@harriettanthony7352

Жыл бұрын

Nope no swivel seats for the USA ; Nanny State pencil pushers have banned the feature

@jerrymyahzcat

11 ай бұрын

@@harriettanthony7352yes. Swivel seats will be illegal in many jurisdictions. Can’t imagine they’d be legal here in Australia.

I must say KIA allways reaches my expections with the EV Cars and going more to a premium brand. These new cars just looks awesome!

@petertraveller6421

Жыл бұрын

But Kia dealers fail the brand, few months ago my friend try to buy Kia in Texas, dealer gave offer MSRP plus 5.000 extra for them, so FU Kia.

@dfsdh432v9

Жыл бұрын

Had a Kia for 10 years and my mechanic thanked me personally he said thanks to my car he managed to build a a second level on his house 😅

@Flaggyt

Жыл бұрын

@@dfsdh432v9 yeah my aunt was the same, had no idea how to properly use a car and her mechanic was always fixing shit she broke. Some people just don't understand cars, but that's okay mechanics need food to.

@waqasahmed939

11 ай бұрын

Kia and Hyundai now are like Toyota / Honda of the 90s.

I'm sensing alot of Korean pride in Kia from DK! In the UK and Europe, we really need EV small hatchbacks, but hey, instead Kia are giving Range Rover a competitor. The interior design ticks every box that VW have managed to get wrong.

@patreekotime4578

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I think the major problem is that small EVs just dont make much money. So many brands are focusing on these big overpriced things to help pay the tab for the expense of both going EV and losing a chunk of the ICE car sales that were supposed to pay for their last gen platform. I am confident that we will see more smaller cars in the future (perhaps after a big leap in battery technology) but for now this is what is paying for that.

@edkwon

Жыл бұрын

The US market will love this as well,huge 3 row SUV market here

@eleventy-seven

Жыл бұрын

Hope they dont have battery problems like the Ioniq. They bought back my brothers. I warned him.

@dijikstra8

Жыл бұрын

@@patreekotime4578 The problem of course being that larger cars counteract the environmental benefits of going electric. It's all just about greenwashing to the manufacturers, the appearance of going green, they don't take the climate crisis seriously.

@JackScarlett1

Жыл бұрын

Agree it would be good to see a small EV from Kia (that’s allegedly the next one coming), disagree, re the ID comment. No annoying touchy buttons on the steering wheel here! Those haptic ones on the dash work just fine on the Ariya so I’m not too worried about them either. I personally think the interior looks great

Really happy to see DK Kim joining the Fully Charged team. He's been doing great Kia / Hyundai videos on KZread for a while now.

@iamqadri

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the guy is awesome.

@JackScarlett1

Жыл бұрын

We’re lucky to have him!

@loro.h9612

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! I was so happily suprised to see him! :)

@kalebdaark100

Жыл бұрын

He may get the prize for the happiest member of the team, I think.

@Jason-ls6wr

Жыл бұрын

DK’s YT channel is CarSceneKorea. Great stuff!

I am so impressed by what Kia has produced. I would take that over any offering of Mercedez, BMW and Audi any day of the week. The presentation was done really well also, I watched from start to end and still wanted more, great job.

@TheFroneyZone

Жыл бұрын

yep Kia has certainly come a long way and are bringing their A-game for sure! My wife and I are leasing a 2022 Kia Sorento right now and in fact lost the bet at the dealership when we first got it cause I was driving and swearing up and down that it was a 6-cylinder engine cause it rode and felt like one and the salesman was like "Nope...it's only a 4! We get that a lot though." On top of that it looks really sharp too! We are very happy to say the least...as I'm passing up Mercedes, BMW's and Audi's along the interstate in my lil'ole 4-cylinder lol!

@muzikshobey1272

Жыл бұрын

Very true

@MichaelHogan-fm9sp

6 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you all.. I know a guy who got one brand new in 2020 and has had nothing but problems. Been stranded multiple times, had to have a new motor put in already aswell as still having random stalling issues to this day..... Ps I can't ever mistaking a six cylinder for a four and that has little to nothing to do with ride quality...

Probably another great EV by Kia, BUT they need to ramp up their production to meet demand and they have to price this just right since their EVs do not qualify for EV credits in NA. The two year waiting list for an EV6 GT is just ridiculous on top of insane dealer markups. Unless Kia is perfectly happy selling their cars only to youtubers and car review journalist!

@novalawhp

Жыл бұрын

Good points! Kia's design team has been on a roll Its only downsides are production restraints and poor dealership interactions with ridiculous markups.

@Acsantes73

Жыл бұрын

These cars might as well be concept cars bc who knows when we'll actually get to see it in the wild in the USA. Supply and price markups by the dealers make these cars a dream more than reality.

Here in Australia, with our love for big honking SUV's, this will be very popular!

@maxstechnology6363

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍

@darmou

Жыл бұрын

If it ever gets to Australia, only a few models seem to for some reason.

@kimcorell7786

Жыл бұрын

@@darmou Pretty sure it's confirmed for Oz, third quarter thos year.

@Vegesaurus7

Жыл бұрын

We have the ev6 (though not many) and it won wheels car of the year! That’s not just as an ev but car of the year for all cars. And the ioniq5 was streets ahead of the competition in second place.

@kimcorell7786

Жыл бұрын

@@Vegesaurus7 I see a few EV6 here in Perth, they are so rare the still turn heads!

DK's enthusiasm is contagious! At this point Kia/Hyundai are just blowing every other marque out of the water, hitting the best "bang for your buck" ratio for EVs over and over.

@t1n4444

Жыл бұрын

I take it you're a dealer, then.

@xgamer

Жыл бұрын

Completely the opposite for me, only positive review are worthless and that guy is creeping me out

@0xKruzr

Жыл бұрын

@@t1n4444 nope, just someone enthusiastic about EVs. like it's pretty clear the Ioniq and EV series are top 5 EVs on the road.

@t1n4444

Жыл бұрын

@@0xKruzr Would agree very much about EVs. However some are godawful ref looks.

@DavidKnowles0

Жыл бұрын

I think MG have them beat for bang for your buck. But they are producing very good cars.

Looks like a futuristic Kia Telluride. Nice.

@JackScarlett1

Жыл бұрын

Spot on! And I’ve always had a soft spot for The Telluride

I'm really digging the design on this car. Very futuristic and quirky. The interior looks really neat as well. I hope that they'll make an EV9 GT

@SayWhat953

Жыл бұрын

You should check out the VINFAST VF 9, what do you think about the design, I think it’s really nice.

My immediate impression: simply stunning! Looking forward to seeing this in person.

Swivel seat is gonna be amazing for families with baby seats!!! What a brilliant idea!

I'm sure that stupidly large car will be very popular in the US

Basically the same feature GM used to have on the Pacifica and Grand Caravan. But people always chose the stow and go over spin and go as the stow and go allowed you to haul stuff easier and gave you storage space when not stowed.

that's the first time I've seen someone enthusiastic for haptic feedback buttons!

@PippetWhippet

Жыл бұрын

Look up the old previews for the PlayStation 5 controller, people were losing their minds! To be fair, the top end haptic feedback engines are incredible, indistinguishable from physical buttons but if they used the small ones they stick in phone screens then they will be what everyone expects

@harvey66616

Жыл бұрын

Some people like them. But I am bewildered by the reviewer claiming the haptic feedback "lets you know you pushed the right button". Huh? Yeah, it lets you know you pushed _a_ button, but the _right_ one? You need physical buttons with different shapes/sizes/movements for that. I wish these touch controls would go away and we'd get physical controls back, at least for the commonly used stuff, things you need while driving.

I really like it, will be interested to see how it's equipped in North America and how it ends up being priced. Ideally, I'd prefer physical controls for the AC, but haptics are at least an improvement over the usual touch buttons.

It's going to be smashing success for the U.S. We need more big three row SUVs.

Very Impressed. Looking for a bigger car currently. The concept looked great, but the boxy long design reminded me of a Palisade. But, now the EV9 is unveiled, wow! It's completely original.

EXCELLENT VIDEO!! Thanks

This vehicle is soo 🎉❤ gorgeous, well-done & thoughtful. I need it in my life ASAP! I love the futuristic designs and the thoughtful modern implementation of the: volume knob, AC controls, gear selector/start button, primary buttons for the touchscreen, & the swivel seats. AWESOME!

It's massive, it looks great and no doubt it's going to be very expensive. Love it.

I'm a model 3 owner just became a father, and looking to take care of my parents in their 60s. I was dead set on a model x, but this is quite a beast and I love the interior. I will definitely consider this or the Lexus 450e.

@johnsmith-cw3wo

Жыл бұрын

3 row seat Model X is expensive as hell.

Love this review, nice one DK!

Actually it’s a good review by DK Kim. Professional tone, enthusiastic and informative.

Yep, the world absolutely needs another massive SUV.

G Wagen meets Escalade meets Telluride. Home run. The swivel seats are innovative but not sure how usable, given the lack of legroom between the seats!

@andrewdyjach7305

Жыл бұрын

At the very least you could swivel the middle seats, sit in the back, and put your feet up.

@igeekone

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewdyjach7305 Exactly, you could make an amazing lounge for two in the back.

@SocialDownclimber

Жыл бұрын

Getting a child into the child seat will be easier with the swivs. As long as those seats are child seat compatible they are a huge drawcard for anyone with young children.

More DK Kim please, he's detail and design oriented and that's right up my alley

Great job on your part DK Kim - wonderful review.

The look is growing on me! Happy to see a three row for big families coming to market!

@SayWhat953

Жыл бұрын

VINFAST VF 9👍😎

wow bravo kia, i would of never consider buying a kia but these past few models/yrs, they are killing it

Good job DK - nice addition to the team 👍

Thank You for this great review!!

Great episode, I guess there is a market for these beasts and it will do well in it, but I really hope Kia now turns its attention to efficiency and smaller cars. The "new" Niro isn't going to cut it against the competition, we need to see an eGMP replacement.

I would love for KIA to make an all electric minivan in this design vein.

@jamesengland7461

Жыл бұрын

this sure looks like a minivan to me

@patreekotime4578

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesengland7461 True Minivans have a much lower load floor, more configurable (read removeble) rear seating, and a much shorter front end.

@kurt.dresner

Жыл бұрын

@@patreekotime4578 And much more space. This vehicle has about 300 liters of space behind the third row. A Honda Odyssey has Over 900 liters of space behind the third row. The huge hood means it's also a pedestrian- and cyclist-killing machine.

@shotkall3r

Жыл бұрын

Rumor is that the Kia Carnival can will eventually have EV option

@sway5201

Жыл бұрын

@@shotkall3r ev carnival would be fantastic

I like it! I was waiting for the Nio Es8 to come to the Netherlands (as they had promissed) but... Nio Es8 isn't coming so now I am happy to see this Kia for big family's !!! Hopefully coming to the Netherlands soon!

Looks nice. Thanks. Best regards Martin

I really love the tail lights and the swivel seats are fantastic!! I just hope the price isn’t crazy expensive.

Gonna be interesting to see how this compares to Volvo EX90 in price, range, charge speed and other specs, not to mention price.

@mcrkon

Жыл бұрын

Or Polestar 3

@Luke-pv3rr

Жыл бұрын

Will likely be cheaper than EX90. If comparing to EX90, should look into the Rivian R1S

@tonypaca3015

Жыл бұрын

i would take the volvo. not only because it has more range, over 50 miles more range but because it is more luxurious. comes with air suspension and B&W speakers, the kia doesnt. Basically volvo will have better sound, better ride quality, more comfortable seats, better tech/self driving tech too and way better range and safety. i think the max range y can get with the kia ev9 is 260 miles. the kia is great but volvo is a way better car cant even compare.

@deanrobbins8102

Жыл бұрын

@@Luke-pv3rr for $115,000 it's not.

@kfx3907

Жыл бұрын

@@tonypaca3015 Volvo bot

I love the “stretch Kia Soul EV” look!

Am first seeing this guy and he just on point, no deviations just a straight review

The Swivel Seats are so good! Hopefully they can be angled that way even when driving--!

@jerrymyahzcat

11 ай бұрын

No way. It’ll be unsafe and illegal.

Both Kia an Hyundai current EVs are in high demand but experiencing low production and limited distribution. The brands’ EV models are excellent in all trim levels. More assembly plants are needed in all continents. Thanks

@lukburddd6973

Жыл бұрын

Demand can also affect the supply, we have limited parts due to a lack of battery components. Don’t forget, the EV race is very competitive and there are lots of manufacturers having to share the raw materials.

@neoburst1

Жыл бұрын

tell me about it orderd an ev6 year last february in the uk still dont even have a build date for it

@Harrythehun

Жыл бұрын

If I don’t got it totally wrong, Kia and Hyundai don’t make so many cars due to the fact that they don’t make any money off the EVs. If they ramped up the production, they would lose enormous amounts of money.

@faithosadebe5293

Жыл бұрын

In all continent indeed, they aren't known in the Chinese Market... Leave the bottle man..

@vicorkit

Жыл бұрын

Here in Korea they're ubiquitous - I see them multiple times daily

Criticism: Make buttons tactile please! I don't want to have to look to know I have the button! Buttons with tactile elements are superior to smooth, edgeless touch pads! Praise: Brake lights look amazing. Swivel seats are excellent for accessibility. Getting a less mobile person out of the vehicle will be far easier and this is a huge benefit.

So looking forward to having it in our showroom here in NZ, such a stunning vehicle and KIA is just killing it!

Great looking but then you still have to deal with Kia dealerships where the staff knows little to nothing about EVs and doesn't care to learn and that maybe have 1 or 2 certified techs who may or may not be available because they also work on ICE vehicles and not EVs exclusively. We had a 2019 Kia Niro EV and it was a wonderful little crossover EV but anytime we needed service we had to rely upon one of the two certified techs being available and minor things took all day or even overnight. We own a Tesla Model 3 now and service is leaps and bounds better than any service we have ever received on any of our cars in the past. I realize not all Tesla service centers are the same but ours here in Palm Springs, CA is excellent. Not until the dealerships change their service model and the charging infrastructure for non-Tesla EVs is improved dramatically will we consider any other EV than a Tesla.

@lukburddd6973

Жыл бұрын

Tesla are an EV only brand, of course their knowledge about EV’s is going to be better than that of KIA US. You should speak to a sales person from the Europe dealerships where there’s much more of an EV push than in the states

@4literv6

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest. 👍🏻

This will be perfect for larger families! I hope the price will be more affordable than Rivian.

OMG DK, those swivel seats are crazy mad, love them. Nice to see you doing another FC video as well. It definitely is a massive SUV though, not something I would like but I'm sure the school run parents driving Range Rovers due to some leaves being on the road may buy this instead. The efficiency cannot be great. Look forward to your road tests eventually to find out what sort of efficiency it gets.

I like it. Looks pretty nice. Great job presenting DK Kim.

Finally, a real EV competitor to a full-sized minivan!

@kurt.dresner

Жыл бұрын

A third of the cargo space of a comparable minivan. I'll keep waiting.

@CodyCha

Жыл бұрын

@@kurt.dresner Ford Transit EV

Would love to see the second row seats that rotate. Looks like it would be great for transferring my mother from a wheelchair to the seat. Hope it makes it to the finished product.

Love it!!! Great job!!

So beautiful I can’t wait to get my hands on it!😊

I haven't watched the entire video yet but just from looking at it for a moment I realized the car looks a lot like a Kia Telluride but better, more futuristic and sophisticated.

Kia has definitely stepped up in quality and design! Great job kia and Hyundai!!

That thing is massive! dang! But this thing is game changer in affordable family cars for people with 4+ children!

Awesome car, awesome episode!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I think KIA will be one to watch for our EV future, I just hope we see some small cars soon, something to compete with the BYD

I wonder if they will make a 3rd row deletion option available in the future? Reason for that is that I like this SUV but don't want the third row seats and could use the extra space and make the vehicle light as well

@TheZeusJuice

Жыл бұрын

Any 3rd row is deletable with a few wrenches and some patience.

DK's upbeat enthusiasm makes him a natural salesman.

Damnnn, it'll probably be 15-20k cheaper than a Rivian. My Rivian delivery is set for q3 this year. The swivel seats alone make me want to reconsider. If you have kids, you know how nice that feature is!

Love it! It's giving me Volvo by Korea vibes. Very very cool!

Ooooooh it has door gunner seats!

Love your work 👍

Now that is what you call a car, very excited to see this❤

Another game-changer from Kia.

Hopefully this has a battery pack noticeably bigger than the one on EV6 to ensure a long range.

@two-five-one

Жыл бұрын

The Long Range version is expected to feature 100kWh of battery capacity. Although it has a high battery capacity, it is losing a lot in aerodynamics because of its cool box design. We will know only when the exact specifications are released, but we will not have secured as much new mileage as expected. It is known to have a mileage of approximately 304 to 305 miles based on the long range version.

@jan.lotvall

Жыл бұрын

500km range, decent. I am on top of the EV9 waiting list here in Sweden!

@80y3r9

Жыл бұрын

They're too big, more battery, more weight so more battery.. repeat the cycle Buy a model 3 unless you've got a dog

@two-five-one

Жыл бұрын

@@80y3r9 The dilemma between battery and weight. I agree with you. But while Mo3 is great, Mo3 and EV9 are completely different categories. For consumers who need large SUVs, Mo3 is meaningless no matter how good it is.

@SihE-qj1mo

Жыл бұрын

​@@80y3r9 What a comparison... Its a famliy car... target is different. Model 3 is a sporty sedan which has smaller interior space than the Elantra or the Civic. People with height of 5 foot 9 or 6 cannot even sit straight in the back of a model 3.

We just got the new Kia Nero EV and it's really good!

This design slaps! Man I wish I could get one! Well done KIA

Sized like a tank. I guess ppl drive the old full Discovery Range Rover so it's possible. Eye watering cost though.

@G-Cam1

Жыл бұрын

But with better reliability 👍

Love it, but until somebody finds a way to reduce weight while maintaining structural stability and safety, EVs this size are just too big to provide 350+ range. And I truly believe that if the efficiency cost was less, large cars like this would regain popularity. We just couldn't complain about driving tanks like this if they were barely less efficient than say, an Ioniq5.

Look at that, coming up 1 million subscribers for Fully Charged. What an achievement!

Ah, physical buttons in matte finish! Solid looking rollers! Perhaps even with extra engineered nice clicky feeling, we can only hope!

EV replacement for the Range Rover or the many SUV in the USA?

Saw the concept version of this at the Busan International Motor Show last year. Can't believe the final version is even more amazing! (Video on my account for anyone interested) ✌

I am speechless that is amazing

great vid

This is the size I’ve wanted but it’s definitely going to be out of the price range most people can afford

@moderatesunited

Жыл бұрын

You could wait couple years and buy one used.

@rob8969

Жыл бұрын

@@moderatesunited I have a feeling these are going to be in short supply for several years making the cost be pretty high for a while

@metricstormtrooper

Жыл бұрын

But is it a size you need?

@chrisginoc

Жыл бұрын

High doubt it will be more than the Volvo XC90. EV9 will probably cost under $90,000

thats a pretty small and deep set frunk for such a huge car.

Excellent car from Kia and loving the passion of DK Kim

I agree that this is a fine expression of KIA design, build quality, and finished product.

Knocking it out the park KIA, well done 👏

Can't someone make a family EV for 5+ already that's not too big? This is ridiculous.

@G-Cam1

Жыл бұрын

BYD, MG, JEEP... They all make one

@mm8276352

Жыл бұрын

@@G-Cam1 Those are all either SUVs too, or don't have three regular seats in the second row. Many brands don't even show the rear interior on their websites. I want a regular wagon (currently MB E-Class) or a minivan. I hate SUVs.

'Emperor's New Clothes' springs to mind!

Love the interior design too. Reminds me of the best out of France / Sweden a couple of decades ago.

Another awesome day for rich people.

He keeps referring to 7-seater. I counted 6 seats - three rows of two each...

@erniegerd3511

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, same. My best guess: there will be a 7 seated without the swiveling seats but a 3 seater 2nd row.

@daltonrandall4348

Жыл бұрын

@@erniegerd3511 That's exactly what it is. You choose between a bench (seats 3) or two captains chairs.

Great video and welcome to the FC Team DK. Nice looking car for a small segment of the market but where are the mass market budget EV's from these legacy auto makers?

that 3rd row look so comfortable!😮

Totally out of my price range and far too big for me and my lunchbag on my 40 mile daily commute. That being said. I love it. What an incredible looking machine. If my circumstances changed this would be at the top of my list.

Well, there’s a car aimed at the US market

Wow! Kia, reinventing the past. I can remember swiveling seats back in the days of the Plymouth Fury and there have been many of others since then and maybe some before that. Oh. I even have some in my 1994 Monaco coach. So, EV9 is okay. Not bad looking, but bigger than I need.

Great review!! Nicely presented. Price? Warrenty?

Huge EVs mitigating the well needed energy reduction we could make. That’s humans for ya….

We need more of DK Kim on the Fully Charged Show!!

Can’t wait to get one!

Good I want one of these. Can't wait for real supply of all KIA EVs in Australia. At the moment it's really just token effort.

Very nice. The interior and controls are great. We really need final numbers on range. For such a massive road trip vehicle I'm not sure high 200s is going to cut it. Ideally 350 miles and up is going to be better. I say this because if you already have to charge it at 80% then you don't get that 20%. Driving dynamics will also decrease but in some case increase efficiency so we'll need to see it tested in the real world. The exterior styling is ok. Really boxy like a Chevy Suburban in my opinion. The design I like best is the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7. It's not as boxy but sexier looking.

❤️what I’m seeing can’t wait to the final production model 😍

@lukburddd6973

Жыл бұрын

This is the production model!

Good review. Towing capacity?

This will be hugely popular!