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Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Kia's 2026 EV9 Delivers More Miles for Less Money
Tariffs have made pricing more or less a free-for-all in the past few months, but some automakers still aren't sticking it to consumers. You get a lot for your money with the 2026 Kia EV9 three-row SUV The Kia EV9 debuted just a couple of years ago. It's a three-row, all-electric SUV in a small but blooming segment that only touts a handful of good options like the Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90, and the EV9 itself. For 2026, despite being half a market segment on its own, it doesn't get any pricier. What's more, Kia's juiced the model up a bit to make it an even more compelling value than it already was. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:10 2025 Nissan Z undercuts Toyota Supra by a surprising amount Watch More 2026 Kia EV9 GT 2026 Kia EV9 GT 2026 Kia EV9 GT Kia EV9 gains range across the range The most impressive news for prospective shoppers will most likely be the range increases that many 2026 Kia EV9 trim levels see. The most substantial changes come to the GT-Line, which is, for now, the range-topping model. Kia massaged another ten miles of range from the battery, bringing the total range to 280 miles from 270 miles. The two models under the GT-Line see little bumps, too. Both the Land and Wind trim levels see three-mile gains, bringing total range up to 283 miles. The Light LR (Long Range) model sees a one-mile increase in range, bringing it up to a nice round 305 miles. In fact, the only model that didn't see any sort of changes is the standard EV9 Light SR, which presumably stays at 230 miles. The EV9 GT, a high-performance model that's confirmed to exist but lacks any real details, hasn't been assigned official range numbers or any sort of production schedule. Kia did introduce a new option package to the 2026 Kia EV9: the Nightfall Edition. Available on the Land AWD trim level only, it adds 20-inch gloss black wheels that you can't find elsewhere in the lineup. It also bundles black badging, gloss black trim, and other special interior bits. No pricing confirmed there yet, either. 2025 Kia EV9 2026 Kia EV9 GT Customers won't spend any more, as many trims see base MSRPs decrease You may think that with more usability comes a higher price tag, but you would be wrong. The 2026 Kia EV9 actually becomes, on the whole, less expensive than the 2025 model. While the base model and EV9 Wind stay the same, every other trim level gets a sweet five-figure discount. The 2026 Kia EV9 Land is $1,000 less expensive than last year's model, now starting at $70,395, including delivery fees of $1,495. The 2026 Kia EV9 Light LR and top-dog GT-Line see double the savings: that's right, $2,000 off compared to last year's models. They start at $59,395 and $73,395, respectively. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Final thoughts The 2026 Kia EV9 remains a big fish in a small pond. While competition exists from the likes of Volvo, Mercedes, Tesla, and Rivian, it's about $20,000 less expensive than the nearest competitor. Assuming, of course, you need usable back seats, as the Mercedes EQB/Model Y technically offers a third row, but usability is a bit suspect. Handsome styling, average range, and great interior space already separate the EV9 from the other guys, but Kia's pricing changes for the 2026 EV9 widen the gap even further.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Kia's 2026 EV9 Delivers More Miles for Less Money
The Kia EV9 debuted just a couple of years ago. It's a three-row, all-electric SUV in a small but blooming segment that only touts a handful of good options like the Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90, and the EV9 itself. For 2026, despite being half a market segment on its own, it doesn't get any pricier. What's more, Kia's juiced the model up a bit to make it an even more compelling value than it already was. The most impressive news for prospective shoppers will most likely be the range increases that many 2026 Kia EV9 trim levels see. The most substantial changes come to the GT-Line, which is, for now, the range-topping model. Kia massaged another ten miles of range from the battery, bringing the total range to 280 miles from 270 miles. The two models under the GT-Line see little bumps, too. Both the Land and Wind trim levels see three-mile gains, bringing total range up to 283 miles. The Light LR (Long Range) model sees a one-mile increase in range, bringing it up to a nice round 305 miles. In fact, the only model that didn't see any sort of changes is the standard EV9 Light SR, which presumably stays at 230 miles. The EV9 GT, a high-performance model that's confirmed to exist but lacks any real details, hasn't been assigned official range numbers or any sort of production schedule. Kia did introduce a new option package to the 2026 Kia EV9: the Nightfall Edition. Available on the Land AWD trim level only, it adds 20-inch gloss black wheels that you can't find elsewhere in the lineup. It also bundles black badging, gloss black trim, and other special interior bits. No pricing confirmed there yet, either. You may think that with more usability comes a higher price tag, but you would be wrong. The 2026 Kia EV9 actually becomes, on the whole, less expensive than the 2025 model. While the base model and EV9 Wind stay the same, every other trim level gets a sweet five-figure discount. The 2026 Kia EV9 Land is $1,000 less expensive than last year's model, now starting at $70,395, including delivery fees of $1,495. The 2026 Kia EV9 Light LR and top-dog GT-Line see double the savings: that's right, $2,000 off compared to last year's models. They start at $59,395 and $73,395, respectively. The 2026 Kia EV9 remains a big fish in a small pond. While competition exists from the likes of Volvo, Mercedes, Tesla, and Rivian, it's about $20,000 less expensive than the nearest competitor. Assuming, of course, you need usable back seats, as the Mercedes EQB/Model Y technically offers a third row, but usability is a bit suspect. Handsome styling, average range, and great interior space already separate the EV9 from the other guys, but Kia's pricing changes for the 2026 EV9 widen the gap even further. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
2026 Kia EV9 Breaks Cover Internationally: New Edition, Improved Range And More
Kia, the South Korean automaker, has now unveiled the EV9 all-electric SUV in America. While its launch and other details for the Indian market are still unannounced, the three-row electric SUV has got some updates and a decent price cut in the American market. 2026 Kia EV9: Battery And Powertrain The 2026 Kia EV9 is based on the same platform as its current iteration, which is the E-GMP platform. It also retains the 99.8 battery pack and a 76.1 kWh battery, available as options. These power units can churn out a peak power of 201 hp and 379 hp, respectively. 2026 Kia EV9 2026 Kia EV9: Exterior Kia America has brought some major changes to the 2026 EV9 and also introduced the Nightfall Edition. This edition is based on the all-electric SUV's Land trim. While the exterior resembles its preceding iteration, the EV9 now gets some black highlights that give the Nightfall Edition a more rugged appeal. The Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition gets gloss black skid plates, fascia accents, side rails, gloss black mirrors, and roof rails. It also boasts its 20-inch blacked-out wheels and Nightfall Edition-specific black badging. 2026 Kia EV9: Range While the 2026 Kia EV9 retains the battery pack options from its present model, the brand has worked on improving the range across trims. The Kia EV9 Light Long Range claims to deliver about 490 km, while the Wind, Land, and GT-Line claim to deliver around 450 km of range on a single charge. 2026 Kia EV9: Price Kia has also slashed the prices of the EV9 in the US market. While the base EV9 continues to start at USD 54,900, the EV9 Light Long Range drops to USD 59,900 from USD 57,900. Also, the EV9 Land is priced at USD 69,900, and the EV9 GT-Line costs USD 73,900 (earlier USD 71,900).
Motor Trend
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
The 2026 Kia EV9 Holds Line on Pricing, Some Models Even See Reductions
So far, 2025 has been clouded by consumer (and automaker) angst over the effects of on-again, off-again tariffs. And even before this year, new-car prices had steeply risen following pandemic-era supply shocks and factory pauses and so on, so against that backdrop, it's surprising when news of a new car, truck, or SUV holds the line on pricing year-over-year or even sees a price cut. Bust out the champagne for the 2026 Kia EV9, which sees its prices slashed by up to $2,000 across its lineup. 0:00 / 0:00 so when news of a new car, truck or SUV cost the same or even less than the previous model year, it's celebrated news. By slashing its price by up to $2,000, the 2026 Kia EV9 is defiantly showing the way as both an all-electric, three-row SUV and an imported brand with a vehicle assembled in the US. Hopping into a new 2026 Kia EV9 still demands just less than $60,000, with the entry-level 2026 EV9 carrying the same $56,395 price tag as the 2025 model. This is largely due to the rear-drive, single-motor 2026 Light Standard Range battery pack—and most of the rest of the EV9—carrying over unchanged. Even so, the Light with the bigger Long Range battery pack is $2,000 cheaper than before ($59,395 vs. $61,395 for 2025) but gains one extra mile in range, going from 304 to 305 miles courtesy of its 99.8-kWh capacity. The dual-motor, all-wheel-drive EV9 Wind trim level now starts at $65,395, staying the same as 2025, but gains three miles of range (305 miles for 2026). All AWD EV9s will also gain Terrain Mode—with mud, sand, and snow profiles—that replaces the simple '4WD' mode from 2025. The EV9 Land AWD gains the same three miles of range but will be $1,000 cheaper than for 2025 ($70,395 vs. $71,395). The 2026 Kia EV9 Land AWD also gets a new Nightfall Edition option, a darkened appearance package at no extra cost in either the six- or seven-seat configuration. The Nightfall Edition adds unique front and rear bumpers along with a new and exclusive Roadrider Brown exterior color and 20-inch gloss black wheels and gloss black badging, trim, and other exterior elements. It also comes with unique seat stitching and design elements inside like exclusive gloss black side sills. 2026 Kia EV9 Full Lineup Driving Range Finally, the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line will not only be $2,000 cheaper but gains 10 miles of range (280 miles vs. 270 miles for the 2025 version). It also gets two new two-tone exterior color options (Glacial White Pearl or Wolf Gray, with both wearing an Ebony Black roof). What we're all still waiting for is the high-performance EV9 GT model. We've seen the details on this hyper family hauler that promises power north of 500 hp from all four wheels, but we're still waiting to see what its price will be. Once we have that information, we'll update this story. 2026 Kia EV9 Full Lineup Pricing
Motor 1
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Some Kia EV9 Trims Are Way Cheaper for 2026
Good news: The Kia EV9 won't be any more expensive for 2026. The EV9 has the same starting price as before—$56,395 (with the $1,495 destination charge). However, Kia has reduced the prices of a few trims, including the top-tier GT-Line, which is now $2,000 cheaper. Kia continues to offer the EV9 in five trims for 2026: Light Standard Range, Light Long Range, Wind, Land, and GT-Line. The lineup carries over mostly unchanged from 2025, although a new Nightfall Edition package is available for the Land trim, offering more than just a visual makeover. Model 2026 Price 2025 Price Change EV9 Light SR $56,395 $56,395 $0 EV9 Light LR $59,395 $61,395 -$2,000 EV9 Wind $65,395 $65,395 $0 EV9 Land $70,396 $71,395 -$1,000 EV9 GT-Line $73,395 $75,395 -$2,000 The Nightfall Edition features the Boost mode from the GT-Line that increases the torque from 443 to 516 pound-feet. The SUV can hit 60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds, according to Kia, with the same 379 horsepower. The Nightfall Edition also features gloss-black trim, 20-inch black wheels, and a new exclusive color called Roadrider Brown. The EV9 Light LR is also $2,000 cheaper, with Kia shaving $1,000 off the EV9 Land's MSRP. They now start at $59,395 and $70,396, respectively. The GT-Line costs $73,395 to start. Photo by: Kia Kia also increased the range of specific EV9 trims, with the GT-Line seeing the biggest increase. It can travel an estimated 280 miles on a charge, up from 270. The Wind and Land also saw their range increase from 280 miles to 283. Even the Light LR got a 1-mile boost to 305 miles Also new for 2026 is the EV9 GT . However, Kia hasn't announced the price for this performance model. It could have as much as 501 horsepower—Kia hasn't finalized the specs—and hit 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. Here's How Much You'll Pay For a New Kia: 2026 Kia Carnival Is Still the Cheapest Minivan on Sale The 2026 Kia Sportage Is Surprisingly Cheap Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Kia Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
