EPISODE 228 - AJAC TESTFEST 2023 - FIRST LOOKS AT 2024 KIA EV9 AND LUCID AIR PURE!

EV Channels Review

This episode provides a concise first look at two significant electric vehicles: the 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line and the 2024 Lucid Air Pure. The reviewer highlights the Kia EV9's spaciousness, comfortable seating (including the second and third rows, with a caveat about third-row legroom for adults on longer trips), and practical cargo solutions. Initial driving impressions are very positive, emphasizing its planted feel, quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and the excellent implementation of one-pedal driving. The reviewer notes its potential as a family vehicle, though acknowledges the higher price point compared to internal combustion engine counterparts. For the Lucid Air Pure, the reviewer praises its sleek design and efficiency, noting over 600km of range. Driving impressions are also positive, describing it as a comfortable, responsive, and well-appointed luxury sedan. A minor point of critique is noticeable motor whine at lower speeds, though road noise is minimal. Both vehicles are pre-production or limited-drive models, with more comprehensive reviews anticipated.