Verdict
The Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (7-seater) is the sensible Malaysian-family buy at RM368,668, because it carries seven people yet is RM6,000 cheaper and 26 kg lighter than the six-seat version. Both use two motors for 380 hp and 700 Nm, a 99.8-kWh battery, 505 km of range and 350-kW DC charging, so there is no mechanical payoff for spending more. The RM374,668 six-seater is for buyers who specifically want its individual second-row seats; otherwise, the seven-seater’s one-touch tumble middle row is the more versatile arrangement.
Pick the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (7-seater) if you need seven seats and want to save RM6,000 without giving up performance, range or charging speed.
Pick the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (6-seater) if individual second-row seats matter more to you than a seventh seat and the RM6,000 saving.
Key differences
- Price: RM368,668 for the 7-seater versus RM374,668 for the 6-seater.
- Seats: 7 seats in the 7-seater versus 6 seats in the 6-seater.
- Weight: 2,648 kg for the 7-seater versus 2,674 kg for the 6-seater.
- Second-row arrangement: 60:40 split-folding with one-touch tumble in the 7-seater versus individual second-row seats in the 6-seater.
- Third-row operation: 50:50 split-folding with one-touch space up in the 7-seater versus 50:50 split-folding in the 6-seater.
GT-Line AWD (7-seater)
- RM6,000 less expensive
- Seven-seat cabin
- 26 kg lighter
- No individual second-row seats
GT-Line AWD (6-seater)
- Individual second-row seats
- Six-seat cabin layout
- RM6,000 more expensive
- One fewer seat
- 26 kg heavier
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,668✓ | RM374,668 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM515 | RM515 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 380 hp | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 505 km | 505 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Weight | 2,648 kg | 2,674 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres | 333 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R21 | 285/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R21 | 285/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Automatic For Rear Doors | Automatic For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | individual Second Row Seats, 50:50 Split Folding Third Row Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Monitor | Yes, with Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Parking Assist | Yes, Remote Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GT-Line AWD (7-seater) vs GT-Line AWD (6-seater) FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (7-seater) or Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (6-seater) better?
The 7-seater is the better buy for most buyers: it costs RM6,000 less, seats seven and is 26 kg lighter, with the same 380 hp, 700 Nm, 99.8-kWh battery and 505 km range. Choose the 6-seater only for its individual second-row seats.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (6-seater) costs RM6,000 more than the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (7-seater): RM374,668 versus RM368,668.
Do the two EV9 variants have different range or charging performance?
No. Both have a 99.8-kWh battery, 505 km claimed range, 11-kW AC charging, 350-kW DC charging and 3.6-kW vehicle-to-load capability.
