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Kia EV9 review: third row’s the charm

My biggest gripe was with the price.

Suffice it to say that an affordable electric one would go a long way toward reducing our dependence on planet-heating combustion engines and nudging us toward a cleaner, more battery-powered future. The Kia EV9 gets us part of the way there: with a starting price of $54,900 (plus a $1,495 destination charge), over 300 miles of range, and a legitimate third row, not some bench seat that leaves you sitting with your knees under your chin. There’s the five-inch instrument cluster, a small little section for HVAC, and then your 12.3-inch central display, which supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.

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