The Kia EV9 in a Nutshell
One can say that the Kia EV9, along with its curvier cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 9, stand in a class of their own. None of the mainstream automakers really has an answer to that, and their alternatives are priced a fair bit higher. If you want a three-row EV crossover, Korea was the way to go.
Introduced in 2023, the EV9 is the flagship EV crossover of Kia’s lineup. It rides on the same E-GMP architecture that’s used in all of Hyundai Motor Group’s electric vehicles. That includes the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and aforementioned Ioniq 9, as well as the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. There’s no facelift just yet, but there have been a few adjustments to trims and equipment. It’s even more affordable for the 2026 model year.
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2026 Kia EV9 Lease Deals for January
Kia has multiple lease deals for its flagship electric crossover. There are 24-month and 36-month options, all of which have due at signing prices of $3,999. Two trims can be leased this month, namely the Light Long Range RWD and Wind AWD. The Light Long Range goes for $449 for 24 months or $479 for 36 months, while the Wind AWD is at $509 for 24 months or $539 for 36 months.
It’s a little more expensive compared to the Ioniq 9; however, the due-at-signing prices undercut its cousin by $1,000. In the end, it evens out for the two three-row EVs. Do note that it’s $0.20 for every mile over 10,000 miles per year, and the offer is valid until February 2, 2026.
2026 Kia EV9 Highlights
Five trims are available for the Kia EV9 with base prices ranging from $54,900 to $71,900. The trims are Light, Light Long Range, Wind, Land, and GT-Line. All come standard with advanced driver assists, Tesla Supercharger compatibility, wide panoramic display, wireless phone connectivity and charging, heated and ventilated seats, digital key, and vehicle-to-load capabilities.
Light and Light Long Range have similar equipment levels, but the latter benefits from a larger battery plus a sunroof. The Wind gains all-wheel drive standard, as do all the trims above it. It also gets surround-view monitor, dual sunroofs, roof rails, memory seats plus power-adjustable steering column, surround-view monitor, and rear autonomous emergency braking.
Land models get captain’s chairs standard, along with LED Cube headlights, a Meridian sound system, relaxation mode, heated and ventilated seats and steering wheel, and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. As for the GT-Line, it ticks most options plus a more powerful output and sportier exterior and interior trims.
The EV9 powertrain starts with a 76.1 kWh battery and a single motor with 215 hp. Long-range models have less power at 201 hp, but capacity increases to 99.8 kWh. Wind and Land trims get more punch from the additional motor, boosting it up to 379 hp. GT-Line models also make 379hp, but torque rises from 443 lb-ft to 516 lb-ft.
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Final Thoughts
EV9 or Ioniq 9? With identical specs, it’s like splitting hairs between the two. However, there are subtle differences in the way they drive, and those who want a slightly sharper driver, the Kia is the one to go for. The Kia also has a different interior from the Hyundai, and generally has a sportier feel…if we can apply that to a large EV crossover. There’s a log going for both, and it’s all down to a matter of choice and whoever offers a better deal.
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