Kia Announces 2027 EV9 Pricing and Land Torque Increase

Kia has announced pricing and equipment changes for the 2027 EV9, including a substantial torque increase for the Land trim. Its official price list places the three-row electric SUV between $56,635 and $73,635, with a $1,645 destination charge included. The figures published by Kia America put the Light Short Range at $56,635, the Light Long Range at $59,635, the Wind at $65,735, the Land at $71,635 and the GT-Line at $73,635. The Light Long Range costs $3,000 more than the base trim and adds a larger battery, according to the pricing details. A separate report gives the Light Short Range a starting price of $54,990, describing it as a $90 increase from the previous model year. It does not specify whether that figure includes destination, so it cannot be directly reconciled with Kia America’s $56,635 price including the charge. The same report lists the Land at $69,990. The most significant performance change is on the Land, whose torque rises from 379 to 516 pound-feet, according to Kia’s announcement. The Wind is rated at 443 pound-feet. The Land and GT-Line share a 379-horsepower all-wheel-drive powertrain, according to the pricing report. The Wind receives black-finish...