2024 KIA EV9 REVIEW TEST DRIVE

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The 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line is lauded as a significant step forward for electric family haulers, offering a spacious and well-packaged interior, a smooth and quick driving experience, and impressive charging capabilities. The reviewer highlights its practicality for families, noting the ample room in the second and third rows, convenient features like the power liftgate and charging ports, and the overall serene driving dynamics. However, the substantial upfront cost, particularly for the $80,000 GT-Line model, is a major drawback, with the reviewer questioning its value proposition against comparable gasoline vehicles. Criticisms also include a disappointing Meridian sound system, which is not deemed worthy of the price point, and a frustrating 'i-Pedal' one-pedal driving mode that resets after gear changes. Despite these flaws, the reviewer expresses a strong personal enjoyment of the vehicle, placing it at the top of their 2024 leaderboard for its overall experience, provided the buyer is willing to pay the premium for an electric family hauler.