GT-Line AWD
What the GT-Line adds over the Light (+$17,000)
| Spec | Light | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5106 lbs | 5851 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5106 lbs | 5811 lbs |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 379 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Single Rear Motor, RWD | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Dual Motor, AWD |
| Ground clearance | 7 in | 7.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6415 lbs | 7187 lbs |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 30.8 in | 32 in |
| MPG (city) | 101 mpg | 92 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 88 MPGe | 82 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 76 mpg | 72 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $54,900 | $71,900 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 70.1 in |
| Overall length | 197.2 in | 197.4 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Total interior volume | 158.8 cu-ft | 160.3 cu-ft |
| Final drive ratio | 13.16:1 | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) |
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 21 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1st row center console with cupholders and sliding cover, 21-inch Alloy wheels, Black and Dark Silver Finish, 2nd row Captain's chairs, 2nd row center console: drawer type, 6-passenger configuration, 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power leg support, 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar, with ERGO Motion, 2-way power leg support and 2-way bolster adjuster, 8-way Power adjustable Front Passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support and 2-way power leg support, Acoustic rear door windows, Active Sound Design (e-ASD), Ambient (mood) console lighting, Ambient (mood) dash lighting, Ambient (mood) door trim lighting, Auto dimming outside mirrors, Black high gloss bumper trim, Black high gloss fenders, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Digital pattern lighting grille (Not Available with MATTE paint), Drawer type glove box, Dual Electric Motor, Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column, Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear, Full Display Mirror (FDM) ®, Gloss black DLO beltline, Gloss black active aero flaps, Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design outside mirrors, Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design side sills, Gloss black, bridge raised type roof rails, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design bumper garnish, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design front and rear skid plates, Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design lower door garnish, Heads Up Display (HUD), Heat Pump system, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated "KIA" Logo, Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, Meridian Premium Audio with 14 speakers, external amp and subwoofer, Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Front (PCA-F)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 360.7 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 345.4 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 81.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 43.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 20.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 160.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 70.1 in |
| Overall length | 197.4 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Dual Motor, AWD |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 379 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 92 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 82 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 72 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.6 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $71,900 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack & Pinion - Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.3 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension type | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) |
| Transmission type | Single-speed direct drive |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5851 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5811 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7187 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 21 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety55 std · 0 opt
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with Car, Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection (FCA 2)
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Crossing (FCA-JC)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane change Oncoming (FCA-LO)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane change Side (FCA-LS)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA 2)
- Rear Cross-traffic Collision-avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Evasive Steering Assist (FCA with ESA)
- Front center airbag
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (N-SCC-C)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Reverse (PCA-R)
- Rear-view camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Burglar Alarm
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable front seat-belts
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Front (PCA-F)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Side (PCA-S)
- Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Rear Occupant Alert (Door Logic)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA 2)
- Smart Cruise Control - Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- Meridian Premium Audio with 14 speakers, external amp and subwoofer
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 12.3-inch color TFT display unit with navigation (integrated with IP), AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and telematics (modem type)
- Active Sound Design (e-ASD)
- Auxiliary USB Terminal
- Heads Up Display (HUD)
- Kia Connect Store
- Over the Air (OTA) updates
- Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (Controls regenerative braking)
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power liftgate
- Digital Key system 2.0
- Smart Key with push button start
- 12 Volt DC Outlet (1st row/Cargo Area, Driver Side)
- Fast Charging USB (x6), 2 in each row
- Finger Print Module (FPM), tied to Digital Key
- Power windows with auto up/down and safety feature (All 4)
- Central door lock
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Automatic tri-zone temperature control with auto defog
- Roof mounted, Rear HVAC vents
- Air filter (Cabin)
- Heat Pump system
- Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater
Seating18 std · 4 opt
- 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat
- Full SynTex seating
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
- Ventilated rear seats
- 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power leg support
- 2nd row Captain's chairs
- 2nd row one-touch, fold and slide functions
- 3rd row 50/50 folding seats
- 6-passenger configuration
- 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar, with ERGO Motion, 2-way power leg support and 2-way bolster adjuster
- 8-way Power adjustable Front Passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support and 2-way power leg support
- 8-way Power adjustable Passenger seat
- Front passenger seat Walk-In switch
- Unique GT/GT-Line logos on seats
- Unique GT/GT-Line seating
- 2nd row 2-way power adjustable leg support optional
- 2nd row 8-way power adjustable seats optional
- 2nd row VIP Relaxation chairs optional
- 2nd row wing-out style headrests optional
Interior23 std · 1 opt
- Full Display Mirror (FDM) ®
- Heated steering wheel
- Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column
- 12.3-inch color TFT IP cluster with 5-inch HVAC display
- 1st row center console with cupholders and sliding cover
- 2nd row center console: drawer type
- Ambient (mood) console lighting
- Ambient (mood) dash lighting
- Ambient (mood) door trim lighting
- Drawer type glove box
- Illuminated "KIA" Logo
- LED Frunk light
- LED Map light
- LED Room light
- Rear window curtains
- Stainless steel trimmed pedals
- Syntex wrapped steering wheel
- Transverse stainless steel trim cargo area
- Unique GT/GT-Line design exclusive interior trim and garnish
- Unique GT/GT-Line premium suede cloth headliner, pillar trim and sunvisor
- 1st row center console with cupholders optional
- Front seatback pockets
- LED Cargo light
- Stainless steel scuff plates
Exterior35 std · 0 opt
- Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear
- Power Tilt and Sliding Sunroof, front
- 21-inch Alloy wheels, Black and Dark Silver Finish
- Acoustic front door windows
- Acoustic rear door windows
- Acoustic windshield
- Aero windshield wipers, front
- Auto dimming outside mirrors
- Black high gloss bumper trim
- Black high gloss fenders
- Body-color, auto/powered flush type outside door handles
- Digital pattern lighting grille (Not Available with MATTE paint)
- Gloss black DLO upper beltline and A/B/C pillars
- Gloss black active aero flaps
- Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design outside mirrors
- Gloss black unique GT/GT-Line design side sills
- Gloss black, bridge raised type roof rails
- Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design bumper garnish
- Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design front and rear skid plates
- Gunmetal Paint unique GT/GT-Line design lower door garnish
- Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base)
- Hidden rear wipers
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED positioning headlamps
- Power hood latch/release with gas lift shocks
- Rain sensors
- Rear LED combination lamps
- Small Cube LED headlamps (Low & High beams)
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Unique GT/GT-Line design front and rear fascia
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy rear door windows and cargo area windows
- Solar windshield and front door glass
- Gloss black DLO beltline
- Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain11 std · 1 opt
- e-AWD with Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud & Sand)
- AC Adapter
- Battery heating system
- Drive modes (Eco/Normal/Sport/My Drive)
- Dual Electric Motor
- Dual-Level In-cable control box (ICCB)
- NACS Charge port, illuminated with Powered Door
- On-board charger (OBC)
- Regenerative Braking System
- Shift-by-Wire gear selector
- Virtual Engine Sound
- DC Adapter*** optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Self-Leveling rear suspension
Cargo0 std · 1 opt
- Towing hitch optional
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Common questions about the GT-Line
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line?
The manufacturer lists $71,900 for the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line. That is $17,000 above the Light, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line add over the Light?
Against the Light, 60 features become standard that the Light does not and 20 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.