I’m having a great experience so far. I have the 6 seater Land trim in black. It’s roomy, has great pick up, and whisper quiet inside. There are a few features that take a little getting used to (climate controls) with the placement and functionality, but you quickly adapt and I’ve found everything to be very easy to work with.
We recently took the EV9 from San Diego to the mountains … for a snow weekend and it was amazing. The perfect road trip car for a family of 4 with tons of room to spare.
The adaptive cruise control is incredible and the interior quality makes for a very comfortable experience.
My only issue is the frunk. I wish it was a little bigger, but it’s by no means a deal killer.
We also have the Model Y and the EV9 is head over heels the family favorite.
6000 mile update - I’ve had the EV9 for 6 months now and we’re still loving it. There’s really no comparison with the Model Y. The Kia is more comfortable, has smoother ride, and is more spacious. One of the nicest cars I’ve ever owned.
We did had an issue with the battery, however. An issue that seems to be fairly common with Kia EVs. After a normal day of driving, I woke up the next morning to find that the 12v was totally drained and needed to be jump started. I took it to the dealer who kept it for a few days and determined it needed a software update. I picked it up a few days later and haven’t had any issues since. A minor inconvenience.
One of the things I love most about the EV9 is the interior quality. Coming from a Mercedes E350, I was nervous that the Kia would be a downgrade. I’ve been pleasantly surprised. The Land model gives you the option for the higher end brown interior which I highly recommend.
I added a few accessories as well. All weather mats and roof racks. The roof racks were a little pricey - $700. There’s cheaper options, but I went with the OEMs. The roof racks give the car a really nice look.
My favorite feature is still the adaptive cruise control system. Although the infotainment system takes some getting used to, it’s very intuitive and easy to pick up.
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