Kia takes the threerow SUV EV Mainstream with its allnew EV9. We share our first impressions of the 2024 Kia EV9, how it handled around our test track, the thirdrow seats, controls, and if this newest kia is the best midsized SUV EV or not. And, our experts give advice on what to look for when buying tires to maximize vehicle MPG. We also explain IIHS' updated moderate overlap crash test, and why some vehicles get a poor rating.

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SHOW NOTES

00:00 Introduction
00:15 First Impressions: 2024 Kia EV9 ll
01:05 What is the EV9?
02:17 How it Drives
03:43 The ThirdRow Seats
05:09 Power & Range
06:55 Controls
10:21 Fit and Finish
12:11 Question #1: Do hybrid vehicles need specific tires to maintain its fuel efficiency?
14:59 Question #2: Why some vehicles are getting a poor rating on the IIHS updated moderate overlap crash test

  
First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 Takes the ThreeRow EV Mainstream
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2024 Kia EV9
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Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge
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Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon
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Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
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