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    Kia EV9 vs Defender

    Should you buy Kia EV9 or Defender? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Kia EV9 price starts at Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom for GT Line (Electric) and Defender price starts Rs 98 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE (Petrol).

    EV9 Vs Defender

    Key HighlightsKia EV9Defender
    On Road PriceRs.1,36,31,570*Rs.1,74,44,889*
    Range (km)561-
    Fuel TypeElectricDiesel
    Battery Capacity (kWh)99.8-
    Charging Time24Min-(10-80%)-350kW-
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    Kia EV9 vs Defender comparison

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          Kia EV9
          Kia EV9
            Rs1.30 Cr*
            *Ex-showroom Price
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            • Brand / Model
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                Defender
                Defender
                  Rs1.48 Cr*
                  *Ex-showroom Price
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                • GT Line
                  rs1.30 Cr*
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                • 3.0 l Diesel 130 X
                  rs1.48 Cr*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.1,36,31,570*
                Rs.1,74,44,889*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.2,59,465/month
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                Rs.3,32,055/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.5,11,670
                Rs.6,01,489
                User Rating
                4.9
                Based on 12 Reviews
                4.6
                Based on 328 Reviews
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                Running Cost
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                ₹1.78/km
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
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                3.0L Twin-Turbocharged I6 MHEV
                Displacement (cc)
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                2997
                No. of Cylinders
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                Fast Charging
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                Yes
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                Charging Time
                24Min-(10-80%)-350kW
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                Battery Capacity (kWh)
                99.8
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                Motor Type
                Permanent Magnet Synchronous
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                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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                379bhp
                296bhp@4000rpm
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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                700Nm
                650Nm@1500rpm
                Valves Per Cylinder
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                Not applicable
                4
                Turbo Charger
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                Not applicable
                Twin
                Super Charger
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                Not applicable
                No
                Range (km)
                561 km
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                Battery Type
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                Lithium lon
                Not applicable
                Charging Time (D.C)
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                24Min-(10-80%)-350kW
                Not applicable
                Regenerative BrakingYes
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                Regenerative Braking Levels
                4
                Not applicable
                Charging Port
                CCS-II
                Not applicable
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
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                1-Speed
                8-Speed AT
                Drive Type
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                AWD
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Electric
                Diesel
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                -
                11.4
                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                -
                90
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                ZEV
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                200
                191
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
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                MacPherson Strut suspension
                Double wishbone suspension
                Rear Suspension
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                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Steering Type
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                Electric
                Electric
                Steering Column
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                Tilt & Telescopic
                Tilt & Telescopic
                Steering Gear Type
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                Rack & Pinion
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                Front Brake Type
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                Disc
                Disc
                Rear Brake Type
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                Disc
                Ventilated Disc
                Top Speed (Kmph)
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                200
                191
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
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                5.3 s
                7.5 s
                Tyre Size
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                275/ 50 R20
                255/60 R20
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
                20
                20
                Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
                20
                20
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
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                5015
                5099
                Width (mm)
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                1980
                2008
                Height (mm)
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                1780
                1970
                Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
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                219
                Wheel Base (mm)
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                3100
                3022
                Kerb Weight (kg)
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                2550
                Reported Boot Space (Litres)
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                239
                499
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
                198
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                Seating Capacity
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                6
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
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                333
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                No. of Doors
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                5
                5
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
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                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
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                3 Zone
                2 Zone
                Air Quality Control
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                Yes
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                Accessory Power Outlet
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                YesYes
                Vanity Mirror
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                YesYes
                Rear Reading Lamp
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
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                Adjustable
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                Adjustable Headrest
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                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
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                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
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                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
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                YesYes
                Cruise Control
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                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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                YesYes
                Foldable Rear Seat
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                3rd Row 50:50 Split
                60:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
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                YesYes
                Cooled Glovebox
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                Yes
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                Bottle Holder
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                Front & Rear Door
                Front Door
                Voice Commands
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                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
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                Yes
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                USB Charger
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Central Console Armrest
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                With Storage
                With Storage
                Tailgate Ajar Warning
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                Yes
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                Hands-Free Tailgate
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                Yes
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                Battery Saver
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                Yes
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                Lane Change Indicator
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                Yes
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                Massage Seats
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                Rear
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                Memory Function Seats
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                Driver's Seat Only
                Front
                One Touch Operating Power Window
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                All
                Glove Box LightYesYes
                Idle Start Stop System
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                Yes
                Voice assisted sunroofYes
                -
                Vechicle to Vehicle ChargingYes
                -
                Vehicle to Load ChargingYes
                -
                Drive Mode Types
                ECO | NORMAL | SPORT
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                Power Windows
                Front & Rear
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                Cup Holders
                Front Only
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                Heated Seats
                Front & Rear
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                Air Conditioner
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                YesYes
                Heater
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                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
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                Height & Reach
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                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
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                YesYes
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
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                Front
                Front
                Automatic Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
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                YesYes
                Interior
                Tachometer
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                YesYes
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
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                Yes
                Glove Box
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                YesYes
                Interior Lighting
                Ambient light
                -
                Digital ClusterYes
                -
                Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
                12.3
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                Upholstery
                Leatherette
                Leather
                Ambient Light Colour
                64
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                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideKia EV9 Rear Right SideDefender Rear Right Side
                WheelKia EV9 WheelDefender Wheel
                Front Left SideKia EV9 Front Left SideDefender Front Left Side
                Available ColoursPanthera MetalPebble GrayAurora Black PearlSnow White PearlOcean Blue PearlEV9 ColoursTasman Blue Matte White DTBorasco Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green Matte DTSantorini Black White DTFuji WhiteBorasco Grey Matte White DTGondwana Stone Matte White DTSargasso Blue DTCarpathian Grey Matte DTWoolstone Green+36 MoreDefender Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Wiper
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                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
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                YesYes
                Wheel CoversNo
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                Alloy Wheels
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                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
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                YesYes
                Roof Carrier
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                Yes
                Sun Roof
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                No
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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                YesYes
                Integrated AntennaYesYes
                Projector Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Roof Rails
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                Yes
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                LED DRLs
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                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
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                YesYes
                LED Taillights
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                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
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                YesYes
                Automatic Headlamps
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                Yes
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                Fog Lights
                Rear
                Front
                Antenna
                Shark Fin
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                Sunroof
                Dual Sunroof
                Panoramic
                Boot Opening
                Hands-Free
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                Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes
                -
                Puddle Lamps
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                Yes
                Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)
                Powered & Folding
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                Tyre Size
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                275/ 50 R20
                255/60 R20
                Tyre Type
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                Tubeless Radial
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                Wheel Size (Inch)
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                No
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                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
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                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
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                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
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                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                10
                6
                Driver Airbag
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                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
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                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearYesNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
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                YesYes
                Seat Belt Warning
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                YesYes
                Door Ajar Warning
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                YesYes
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
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                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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                YesYes
                Rear Camera
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                With Guidedlines
                With Guidedlines
                Anti Theft Device
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                Yes
                Anti Pinch Power Windows
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                Driver and Passenger
                All Windows
                Speed Alert
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                YesYes
                Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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                YesYes
                Knee Airbags
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                Driver
                No
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
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                Yes
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                Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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                Driver and Passenger
                Driver and Passenger
                Sos Emergency Assistance
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                YesYes
                Blind Spot Monitor
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                Yes
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                Hill Descent Control
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                YesYes
                Hill Assist
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                YesYes
                Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
                360 View Camera
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                YesYes
                Curtain AirbagYesYes
                Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)YesYes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                -
                5
                ADAS
                Forward Collision WarningYes
                -
                Automatic Emergency BrakingYes
                -
                Oncoming Lane MitigationYes
                -
                Speed Assist SystemYes
                -
                Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes
                -
                Lane Departure WarningYes
                -
                Lane Keep AssistYes
                -
                Lane Departure Prevention AssistYes
                -
                Driver Attention WarningYes
                -
                Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
                -
                Adaptive High Beam AssistYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
                -
                Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes
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                Advance Internet
                Live LocationYesYes
                Remote Vehicle Status Check
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                Yes
                Digital Car KeyYes
                -
                Navigation With Live TrafficYesYes
                Live WeatherYesYes
                E-Call & I-CallYes
                -
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                SOS ButtonYesYes
                RSAYesYes
                Over Speeding Alert
                -
                Yes
                Remote AC On/Off
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                Yes
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYesYes
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
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                YesYes
                Wireless Phone Charging
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                Yes
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                Bluetooth Connectivity
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen
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                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
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                12.3
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                Android Auto
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                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
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                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
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                14
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                Additional Features
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                Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers
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                Usb Ports
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                YesYes
                Rear Touchscreen
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                -
                Yes
                Speakers
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                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Kia EV9

                  • 99.8 kWh battery pack will deliver a real-world range of over 500km.
                  • Loaded with luxury: Electrically-adjustable steering and seats, massaged, heated, ventilated 2nd row seats, 3-zone climate control, dual sunroofs, 64 colour ambient lighting and more.
                  • Strong safety package with 10 airbags, high-res cameras and ADAS.
                  • Practical 333-litre boot space even with the 3rd row in use.
                  • 0- 100 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. This giant 7-seater is fast!

                  Defender

                  • Legendary road presence: Unmatchable look thanks to its rugged yet modern design
                  • Can go anywhere: Unmatched off-road capability, made easy with electronics
                  • More than just an off-roader: Comfortable, spacious, and practical for family use
                  • Packs a punch: Powerful petrol engine with highway composure
                • Kia EV9

                  • Interior quality does not feel as luxurious as German cars in a similar price bracket.
                  • Price is close to or even higher than flagship SUVs from German luxury brands.

                  Defender

                  • High price: Feels expensive for what equipment and premiumness it offers
                  • Not so premium: Interior quality not as plush as price suggests
                  • Bumpy city drives: Suspension can feel firm on smaller bumps in the city
                  • Brakes could be sharper

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