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Starting price $63,900 Unknown
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Friday, March 31, 2023 Monday, February 9, 2026
Delivery start December 2023 December 2026
Model status In production Announced
WLTP range 512-505 km (318-314 miles)
WLTP consumption 19.14-19.41 kWh/100km (3.2-3.2 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 22.3-22.8 kWh/100km (2.8-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range 260 miles (418 km) 320 miles (515 km)
EPA consumption 2.7 mi/kWh (23.4 kWh/100km) 3.6 mi/kWh (17.5 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh ) 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 467 km (290 miles) 562 km (349 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 426 km (265 miles) 429 km (267 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh ) 22 kWh/100km(2.8 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 377 km (234 miles) 409 km (254 miles)
Top speed 200 kph (124 mph) 180 kph (112 mph)
Peak power 283 kW (384.8 hp / 379.5 bhp) 252 kW (342.6 hp / 337.9 bhp)
Electrical torque output 600 nm (442.8 ft-lb) 438 nm (323.2 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 6 s 5.8 s
Drive type AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 360 mm (14.17")
Rear disc diameter 340 mm (13.39")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Roll
Lift-up-regen levels 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Low, / Medium / High / Max
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (Standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Double wishbone
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 177 mm (6.97") 203 mm (7.99")
Length 5010 mm (197.2") 5050 mm (198.8")
Height 1755 mm (69.1") 1709 mm (67.3")
Width excluding mirrors 1980 mm (78.0") 1989 mm (78.3")
Width including mirrors mm (") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.28 / Unknown Unknown / Unknown
Wheelbase 3100 mm (122.0") 3051 mm (120.1")
Turning circle 12.4 meter (488.2") Unknown
Curb weight 2637 kg (5813.6 lbs) kg ( lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs) kg ( lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 553 kg (1219.2 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 2500 kg (5511.6 lbs) 1587 kg (3498.7 lbs)
Trunk capacity 333 liter (11.8 cu-ft) 450 liter (15.9 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 2393 liter (84.5 cu-ft) (828 liter / 29.2 cu-ft with third row down) (1291 liter / 45.6 cu-ft with third row down)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 12.3" Yes 14"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider HERE Technologies HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes No
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Optional feature Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Standard feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Optional feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
ADAS processors
  • Toyota TSS 4.0 ECU
Battery gross 99.8 kWh 95.8 kWh
Battery net 98 kWh 90 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 552 V
Battery weight 566.5 kg (1248.9 lbs)
Pack configuration 152s3p
Battery type Cell to Module Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia EV9 Long Range AWD Charging curve (click for full size) - Toyota Highlander AWD 95.8 kWh
Max DC charging 233 kW 150 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 7 m 40 s 1 h 14 m 8 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 86.9 kW 72.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 3 m 33 s 1 h 6 m 35 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 83.3 kW 73.0 kW
Charging time 10-80% 24 m 22 s 30 m 55 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 168.9 kW 122.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 37 m 34 s 41 m 6 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 125.2 kW 105.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality High quality High quality
Console design Floating console Split level console
Interior design
Black & Dark Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Dark Gray & Light Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Light Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Black & Brown Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Black
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Portobello
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Misty Gray
Interior colors: Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row left side
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
  • Under floor storage Trunk
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 6, 7) 6, 7)
Front seats options 2 (8 Way, Premium Relaxion) 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8, 8 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard driver, not available passenger
Seat ventilation Standard feature / Standard feature Optional feature
Massage function Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature / Unknown / Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Seat heating Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Optional feature / Not Available
Seat ventilation Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available / Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Not Available / Standard feature
Paint colors 10 10
Wheel options 3 2
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 235/55R19
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
285/45R21 / 285/45R21
255/60R19 / 255/60R19
255/45R22 / 255/45R22
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow SecondRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle without pretensioner with load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Left with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Right with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Kia Connect MyToyota
Change charging target Yes No
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking Yes Yes
Schedule charging Yes No
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights No Yes