G. David Felt

The interior makes me think boy racer.

My 2008 Trailblazer SS made a ton of torque at 1000 rpm, about 350 ft-lbs before hitting it's max @ 4000rpm. That is allot of torque for a pushrod V8. It had no problem getting off the line.

Have a great PTO Robert!

@ccap41 Here is the chart from the link I posted above. You can clearly see that HP is made at the higher RPMs which would allow for even the Light model to move right along. As @Drew Dowdell points out and we have had this discussion about GM V8's that produce a ton of torque between 1,000 and 1,500 rpm, That Torque is what motivates the auto at first, HP later on comes into play to allow at speed to move fast and continue and that is very clear in an EV.

Having gone to college in Japan, I drove my host families' sons R33 Skyline all the time. I was surprised how easy it is to shift with the left hand, the pedals are still in the same place even though you're on the right side of the auto to drive it. Was not a big deal to me, but then change I have always embraced and so if you have a hard time with change, then you might have a really hard time driving a right side auto.

I will say that in having played with the various modes on my EV9, the pedal response from eco to normal to sport to the various off-road modes are very noticeable.

Hopefully reviewers will figure out how to test and verify the numbers from the OEM. Yet looking at the specification page, the light and long range light are both faster than my past SS ownership in 0 to 60 and at higher RPMs seem to sustain the HP/Torque better than the SS V8 I had. 2024 Kia EV9 Specifications (kiamedia.com)

Some very interesting reading: Biden administration announces $50 million to support electric vehicle manufacturing in 6 states - CBS Detroit (cbsnews.com) J.D. Power Finds Public-Charging Infrastructure Improving | Cars.com

Very cool cleaning of a rare 4wd XT Turbo from Subaru.

Have to agree that Genesis is nailing it in the Tech department with Luxury! GENESIS RANKS HIGHEST OVERALL IN J.D. POWER TECH INNOVATION STUDY FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR - Genesis Newsroom (genesisnewsusa.com) For the price, I feel you get allot from Genesis. GENESIS REVEALS U.S. PRICING FOR NEWLY REDESIGNED 2025 G80 EXECUTIVE SEDAN - Genesis Newsroom (genesisnewsusa.com)

Even when I test drove a Long Range RWD it was clearly spirited in Sport mode but still had plenty of go in Normal mode. Eco mode even in mine is pathetic and I see no reason to have that mode imho.

I also think Kia is understating the actual Torque and HP of their EVs. My own roadtrips in my EV9 have pretty much shown me that I think it is more powerfull than they are advertising.

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Before you say the Telluride FWD will be quicker than the light or light long range RWD at highway speeds, I strongly suggest you go actually test drive a EV9 Light. I have and I know the fact that it is every bit equal to the Telluride that my son bought. 2024 model of both. Yes, my son bought a mid-level AWD Telluride, but he did test drive the FWD only model and found it lacking even as an SUV that starts at $38,000 roughly and the EV9 Light RWD moved every bit equal to the FWD Telluride. Once you go to AWD, then the Telluride falls behind the EV9 and on the highway even at speed does not have the get up and go that the EV9 has. Both are solid SUVs, but Kia has taken into account the torque and HP of the electric and it surpasses the ICE Telluride.

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Yet I will say that Tesla is NOT a Luxury brand but a Minimalist Brand. As such, you get far more luxury in BMW than Tesla ever gives. Quality is a whole other issue too. Tesla biggest benefit is their charging superstations and even that is a limit especially in North America since V4 are non-existent and most are v2 and about 1/3rd V3 along with old 400V technology which only a few auto makers which BMW is not one of is actually delivering on a true 800V system.

Cadillac Newest 2 door 2 person sports car EV. Cadillac Reveals Opulent Velocity Concept: The Future of All-Electric Luxury Performance

Interesting read I’ve Been Driving an EV for a Year. I Have Only One Regret. (msn.com) Interesting take by this gambler. Nate Silver on the 2024 race: 'It's no longer Trump's election to lose.' (msn.com)

Would love to have this as an EV with a huge Frunk!

Today was a Sad day, i went to my boss's funeral. I knelt down next to his casket and said, "Who's thinking outside the box now?" ?

Yes true, but I know that the EV9 headlight system is a stand alone system and not connected to the front end the way many current autos are built, so a hit on the front bumper area will not impact the headlight system unless it is a full rear-ender from the person driving the EV9. This seems to look like the headlights are part of the front bumper system with the Daytime LED running light assembly being separate from the front nose. There are actual separate crumple zones on the EV9 compared to what I see as one massive front nose crumple zone that hits both incorporated headlights. @smk4565 being an insurance adjuster might have info on if that is one big crumple zone or separate areas. This is one thing that causes more headaches for Tesla is the big single crumple zone on those front ends that tends to really increase cost for repair compared to the assembly which can be cheaper.

Interesting read Hybrids’ Dirty Secret: Up To Nearly 5 Times The Lifetime Emissions Of EVs | Carscoops

This totally screems Big Mouth Billy Bass with that terrible big black grill. Plus talk about expensive repair if you hit someone due to the bumper, headlights, etc. all built into one front end unit. Just not impressed with it and the seats do not look comfy at all, 2nd row are just flat hard looking seats that I am just shaking my head at. ?

How tall are you? As the back seat looks very tight since you were in the front seat. I would say this works for those under 5'8" tall.

We just need to stop allowing people to have dangerous wild animals as pets. I see no reason to have it, this being allowed is what is causing an imbalance in the native eco system. Just look at Florida and all the stupid non-native snakes dropped in the water there when they get too big.