NEW 2025 KIA EV9 GT-LINE S REVIEW: WHY THIS THREE ROW SUV IS ACTUALLY A BARGAIN

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Rob Wilson concludes his week-long test of the Kia EV9 GT-Line S, deeming it a "bargain" and a worthy recipient of its World Car of the Year award. He praises its striking, futuristic design, particularly the "sharp blade lights" and "tiger nose squashed face" front end, and notes its impressive practicality, offering over 800 liters of boot space with the third row down and a cavernous 2,000+ liters with all seats folded. The reviewer highlights the comfortable and spacious interior, especially the middle row with ample legroom and features like heated/cooled seats and built-in blinds. Even the third row is deemed "doable for shorter journeys" with surprising amenities. On the road, the EV9's 380 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque deliver "addictive power" and a surprisingly agile handling for its size, feeling "unstoppable" and "relaxing" to drive, drawing comparisons to the Land Rover Discovery. While Wilson finds the abundance of "bongs and beeps" from driver assistance systems slightly intrusive, he ultimately concludes that the EV9 offers exceptional value, practicality, and style, suggesting it's "what the Discovery should have been."