KIA'S 3-ROW EV IS SERIOUSLY IMPRESSIVE (KIA EV9 2024 REVIEW)

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The 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD is presented as a seriously impressive and luxurious electric SUV, poised to be the most expensive Kia ever sold in Australia. The reviewer highlights its striking, futuristic "digital tiger face" design and surprisingly compact appearance despite its large dimensions. Inside, the cabin is praised for its minimalist, furniture-inspired aesthetic, use of recycled and biomaterials, and comfortable seating, including an impressive ottoman and massage function in the second row. The reviewer notes the spaciousness of the third row, capable of accommodating adults, and the generous cargo space when seats are folded. Performance is strong, with the GT-Line AWD offering brisk acceleration, and the driving dynamics are described as surprisingly agile and composed for a vehicle of its size and weight, with a luxurious and quiet ride. Real-world efficiency is deemed accurate to Kia's claims, with consumption around 22.7 kWh/100km for mixed driving. While the reviewer expresses a strong liking for the vehicle, particularly its styling and premium feel, they note that the Australian market will only receive the seven-seat bench configuration, missing out on the more comfortable six-seat version with individual second-row seats.