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Stephen Ottley

Contributing Journalist

12 min read

Kia’s newest addition is either an overpriced mistake or the logical next step for a brand looking to move up in the world.

It’s called the EV9 GT, and much like the many ‘GT’ variants that have gone before it, this one is packing plenty of performance. It’s also loaded with creature comforts, enough to push it into the same league as the luxury car establishment.

But it also takes Kia to new heights in terms of price, which were already pushing boundaries. And it comes at a time when electric vehicles are in hot demand, but at the other end of the price spectrum.

Read the full Kia EV9 2026 review: GT.