Kia EV9
✓Quiet and pleasant ride even in heavy traffic
✓Good resilience to the local heat without excessive cooling issues
✓Excellent driving feel and strong towing capability even with a heavy trailer
✓Impressive design that attracts positive attention
✗Roadside assistance and service costs are relatively expensive compared to competitors
✗Long wait times for appointments at authorized service centers across the country
✗A common unresolved issue of vibrations and lateral movement in the rear at high speeds
Kia EV9 — Common Problems →Tesla Model 3
✓Instant and sustained acceleration suited to the local congested conditions
✓Relatively low running costs compared to other vehicles in the segment
✓Impressive performance: rapid acceleration (0–100 km/h in 3.3 seconds in the Performance model), smooth and stable ride thanks to the low center of gravity
✓Advanced technology: large central touchscreen, over-the-air software updates, partial autonomous driving capabilities (FSD), and Hebrew language support