Why The Kia EV9 Electric SUV Is Gearing Up To Be A Major Disappointment

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Kia's 2023 EV6 GT was finally available to dealers in December 2022.

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The most costly and powerful Kia to date.

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Just over a year later, car dealerships are preparing way for the upcoming Kia EV model.

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With the EV9 all-electric SUV, the automaker is aiming to appeal to SUV drivers this time around with

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features like third-row seating and towing packages on more expensive variants.

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However, auto fans are baffled by this latest addition to their inventory.

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It is due to the EV9's leaking specifications, which show off its poor performance and

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limited driving range when compared to rivals and even their own combustion-powered cars, like the Kia Telluride.

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