Last updated August 4, 2026
The Kia EV9 lineup starts with the seven-seat Light, the straightforward rear-wheel-drive model. The six-seat Light Long Range keeps that simpler formula but prioritizes distance between charges. Wind adds dual-motor all-wheel drive and more all-weather and camera technology. Land turns the focus toward premium comfort, especially for second-row passengers. GT-Line keeps Land’s upscale character but adds stronger torque, sportier design details, and more driver-focused technology.
The Base Model trim level, represented by the Light, is the simple, practical entry to the EV9’s three-row electric-SUV experience.
Best for: Families who want seven seats, core comfort and safety technology, and a straightforward rear-wheel-drive EV9.
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The Extended Range trim level, called Light Long Range, is the distance-focused EV9 that pairs a larger battery with the simpler Light character.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize fewer charging stops over all-wheel drive and want a six-seat cabin.
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Compared with Light, Light Long Range adds the larger battery, extends range from 230 to 305 miles, and adds a front power sunroof; it has six seats rather than seven.
5 in stock
The Mid-Level trim level, called Wind, is the capability-focused middle of the lineup and the first EV9 here with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Best for: Families who want stronger acceleration, better bad-weather traction, and useful convenience upgrades without moving into the luxury-focused trims.
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Compared with Light Long Range, Wind adds dual-motor all-wheel drive, 379 horsepower, a heat pump, dual sunroofs, and additional camera views. Its rated range is 283 miles.
8 in stock
The Premium Comfort trim level, called Land, is the upscale EV9 with a more polished cabin and added care for second-row passengers.
Best for: Families who want all-wheel drive plus a quieter, richer-feeling cabin for long trips.
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Compared with Wind, Land adds premium audio, upgraded lighting, a self-leveling rear suspension, and heated and ventilated second-row seats. Maximum towing rises from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds.
13 in stock
The Sport Styling trim level, called GT-Line, is the bolder, more driver-focused regular EV9 with unique design details and stronger standard torque.
Best for: Drivers who want Land-level comfort with sportier looks, stronger response, and extra parking and driving technology.
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Compared with Land, GT-Line raises torque from 443 to 516 pound-feet and adds unique sport styling, a head-up display, and remote parking assistance.
31 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Sport Styling | Extended Range | Premium Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | Wind8 in stock | Light1 in stock | GT-Line31 in stock | Light Long Range5 in stock | Land13 in stock |
| Member trim | Wind | Light | GT-Line | Light Long Range | Land |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 215 hp | 379 hp | 201 hp | 379 hp |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | Not published | 443 lb-ft |
| Electric range | 283 miles | 230 miles | 280 miles | 305 miles | 283 miles |
| Seating | 7 seats | 7 seats | 6 seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Maximum towing | 3,500 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds | 2,000 pounds | 5,000 pounds |
The first-generation lineup has five core trims: Light, Light Long Range, Wind, Land, and GT-Line. They progress from a simpler rear-wheel-drive model to longer range, all-wheel drive, premium comfort, and sportier styling.
The Light Long Range trades the Light’s smaller 76.1-kWh battery for a 99.8-kWh pack. Both are rear-wheel drive, but the Light is the simpler entry model and the Light Long Range is built around traveling farther between charges.
No. Across the first-generation lineup, the Light Long Range is rear-wheel drive. It pairs the larger battery with one motor to prioritize driving distance rather than the stronger traction of the Wind, Land, and GT-Line.
The Wind makes the major capability jump. On first-generation models, it adds a larger battery, dual-motor all-wheel drive, 379 horsepower, a heat pump, dual sunroofs, and camera views that make nearby vehicles and obstacles easier to see.
The Land focuses on comfort and cabin polish. In recent lineups, it adds a self-leveling rear suspension, upgraded exterior lighting, a 14-speaker Meridian audio system, heated and ventilated second-row seats, a digital rearview mirror, and ambient lighting.
The GT-Line keeps the Land’s premium character but adds sportier design and more driver-focused equipment. Recent versions bring 516 pound-feet of torque, unique trim, a head-up display, and remote smart parking assistance.
The Light Long Range goes farthest. It uses the larger battery with rear-wheel drive and carries a recent target of about 305 miles, making it the range-focused choice rather than the power- or luxury-focused version.
The Wind is the lowest trim with dual-motor all-wheel drive, so it is the straightforward bad-weather pick. Land and GT-Line also have all-wheel drive, and newer AWD models add Snow, Mud, and Sand terrain settings.
The Land is the comfort-focused trim. It builds on the Wind’s all-wheel-drive foundation with quieter-cabin details, richer lighting, premium audio, and heated and ventilated second-row seats for more relaxed family trips.
No. The GT-Line is the sport-styled trim in the regular EV9 range, not the separate GT performance model. It adds stronger visual details, extra torque, and driver technology while keeping the regular EV9’s family-SUV focus.
No. In recent lineups, the Wind, Land, and GT-Line each make 379 horsepower. The GT-Line stands apart with 516 pound-feet of torque, giving it a stronger torque tune rather than a higher horsepower rating.
The Land and GT-Line are the trims to look for. In recent lineups, both include a 14-speaker Meridian audio system and heated and ventilated second-row seats, while the Wind stays focused on capability and everyday equipment.
The GT-Line has the fullest parking package in recent lineups, including remote smart parking and added collision-avoidance support. Surround-view and blind-spot camera displays begin with the Wind and continue through the upper trims.
No. The Light is simpler, but it still has dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and ventilated front seats, three-zone climate control, and a broad driver-assistance suite on first-generation models.