2026 Kia EV9
Wind AWD
What the Wind adds over the Light (+$9,000)
| Spec | Light | Wind |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5106 lbs | 5714 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5106 lbs | 5714 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 |
| MPG (city) | 101 mpg | 94 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 88 MPGe | 84 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 76 mpg | 75 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $54,900 | $63,900 |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 69.1 in |
| Final drive ratio | 13.16:1 | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Acoustic rear door windows, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Dual Electric Motor, Electric Chromic rear-view mirror (ECM) with HOMELINK, Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column, Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear, Heat Pump system, Heated steering wheel, 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 - Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Side (PDW-S), Power Tilt and Sliding Sunroof, front, Silver slim flush type roof rails, Surround View Monitor (SVM), e-AWD with Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud & Sand), e-AWD with Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode (Snow, Mud & Sand)
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 | 158.8 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 69.1 in |
| Overall length | 197.2 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) | 94 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 84 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 75 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 | 30.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,900 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
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) | 5714 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5714 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7187 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety52 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)
- Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Rear Occupant Alert (Door Logic)
- Smart Cruise Control - Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment9 std · 0 opt
- Meridian Premium Audio with 14 speakers, external amp and subwoofer
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 8 speaker sound system with amp and Passenger Talk
- 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)
- Auxiliary USB Terminal
- 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
Seating13 std · 0 opt
- 2nd row 60/40 folding bench seats
- 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat
- Full SynTex seating
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
- 2nd row one-touch, fold and slide functions
- 2nd row one-touch, tilt and slide functions (Passenger RH Side)
- 3rd row 50/50 folding seats
- 7-passenger configuration
- 8-way Power adjustable Driver's seat with 2-way lumbar support
- 8-way Power adjustable Passenger seat
- Front passenger seat Walk-In switch
Interior15 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electric Chromic rear-view mirror (ECM) with HOMELINK
- Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column
- 12.3-inch color TFT IP cluster with 5-inch HVAC display
- 1st row center console with cupholders
- 2nd row fixed console
- Conventional glove box
- LED Frunk light
- LED Map light
- LED Room light
- Rear seat center armrest with cupholders
- Syntex wrapped steering wheel
- Front seatback pockets
- LED Cargo light
- Plastic scuff plates
Exterior31 std · 0 opt
- Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear
- Power Tilt and Sliding Sunroof, front
- Projection LED headlamps (Low & High beams)
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic front door windows
- Acoustic rear door windows
- Acoustic windshield
- Aero windshield wipers, front
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Body-color, auto/powered flush type outside door handles
- Gloss black DLO upper beltline and A/B/C pillars
- Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base)
- Hidden rear wipers
- Hyper silver metal paint bumper garnish
- Hyper silver metal paint front and rear skid plates
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED positioning headlamps
- Matte black active aero flaps
- Matte black air intake and bumper garnish
- Matte black lower door garnish
- Power hood latch/release with gas lift shocks
- Rain sensors
- Rear LED combination lamps
- Satin chrome DLO lower beltline
- Silver slim flush type roof rails
- Standard front and rear fascia
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Auto Light Control headlights
- Privacy rear door windows and cargo area windows
- Solar windshield and front door glass
- 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
Cargo0 std · 1 opt
- Towing hitch optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 EV9. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Wind
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia EV9 Wind?
The manufacturer lists $63,900 for the 2026 Kia EV9 Wind. That is $9,000 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 Wind add over the Light?
Against the Light, 18 features become standard that the Light does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.