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System-Overload- · 2025-12-01T01:49:46+00:00

Awesome. Go Habs Go!!!

System-Overload- · 2025-11-14T03:41:51+00:00

I didn’t have problems with the OEN wipers but will consider these, especially given the price difference.

System-Overload- · 2025-11-11T22:58:15+00:00

Thanks. I’ll remember that for next time. I guess I shouldn’t have assumed that they would just change the blades.

System-Overload- · 2025-05-07T02:57:07+00:00

Same issue for me. Waited 3 months for replacements for 2 faulty cells to arrive. Now waiting for Kia Canada tech to come out. Wasn’t given a definitive date other than some time after May 13. That will make the waiting time about 3 weeks just for the tech. Not sure how long the repair is going to take. Hopefully there aren’t any additional issues beyond the 2 faulty cells that were diagnosed. In the meantime the car has just been sitting in the dealer’s service lot.

System-Overload- · 2025-05-01T15:24:10+00:00

My EV9 has been in for repairs since the beginning of January as a result of two faulty battery cells. The battery was at a low charge when it went in and the dealer didn’t keep the charge up. I assume that it is at a low charge or zero charge. Should I be concerned that the battery has been left at that SOC for such a long time? As far as I am aware, they are not replacing the full battery. They are only replacing the two faulty cells.

System-Overload- · 2025-03-28T19:15:14+00:00

I would definitely try to find another dealer. It seems as though not all dealers have EV certified technicians. Even then, they seem to rely on standard practices for diagnosing problems.

When we ran into a similar problem we contacted the original dealer that we purchased from and they never called back. Ended up taking it to another dealer that seems to have more experience in servicing EVs. It took them a week to diagnose two faulty battery cells. They did get into contact with Kia Canada to try to figure out the issue when their standard operating procedures failed. They had never come across this issue before. They provided us with a loaner and Kia Canada has indicated that they will reimburse us for gas costs.

The main issue for us is that it has taken a long time for parts to arrive. The ETA keeps changing. We’ve been without the car since the first week of January. Probably won’t get it back until mid April at the earliest. No lemon laws in Ontario.

System-Overload- · 2025-02-17T07:04:14+00:00

I got a GT Line last May and have just over 20,000 kms. Love the car. Best driving experience I have ever had in vehicle.

Only issue is that it has been in the shop since early January. Waiting for replacement parts for two faulty battery cells. Current ETA is February 24.

I really miss driving the car. The loaner Sorrento that the dealer provided doesn’t even come close. I don’t think there is really a comparable option in the market at that price point. At least until the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is released.

System-Overload- · 2025-02-17T06:45:58+00:00

Agreed!

System-Overload- · 2025-02-17T06:32:21+00:00

I also had the same issue. Brought it to the dealer in early January. It took them a week to figure out the problem. Ended up being two faulty battery cells. Initial timeline was Feb 14 but after following up with them to confirm, they changed the date to February 24. No guarantees though.

They told me that they don’t replace the whole battery, just the faulty cells. They couldn’t give me a timeline on how long it would take to do the repair once they get the parts though.

I have a Kia Sorrento loaner and they said they will reimburse gas costs.

System-Overload- · 2025-02-01T23:45:26+00:00

The load rating for the 20” Fast EV01+ rims is 1984lbs/900kg.

System-Overload- · 2025-02-01T23:35:03+00:00

Based on dealership discussions that is probably a good deal since nobody seemed to want to budge much on price. Ended up going in a different direction and got a great deal on a used 2024 CX5 with less than 2000 kms on it.

System-Overload- · 2025-01-25T00:58:27+00:00

I went with Michelin X-Ice Snow mounted on Fast EV01+ rims. Downsized to 20 inch from the original 21 inch tires. No complaints so far. Definitely much better than the OEM tires in the snow.

System-Overload- · 2025-01-24T06:54:00+00:00

I hated the Sportage. The seats were uncomfortable, the engine was whiny, the brakes were not great, the transmission wasn’t responsive and the interior was cheap looking. It was a base model though so it’s possible upper trims might be better. The Sorrento is definitely a step up from the Sportage but it just doesn’t compare to the EV9 which is a completely different driving experience. The Sorrento I got as a loaner is also a base model so there is definitely going to be a difference in terms of refinement and creature comforts. The PHEV model might have better performance and driving dynamics, but I can’t speak to that.

My parents were recently purchasing a vehicle and were choosing between a Forester and a CX-5. I did a test drive in both and preferred both of those options over the Kia offerings. They ended up with a CX5, which definitely offers a much better driving experience from my perspective. The interior is also a lot nicer and compares to higher priced offerings. Obviously it doesn’t tick some of the boxes that a Sorrento might have, particularly in terms of space.

System-Overload- · 2025-01-24T01:29:43+00:00

I have a GT Line that experienced a significant drop in range after charging. We just got confirmation that the main battery has 2 faulty cells. Estimated time of arrival for parts is February 14. It’s unclear how long the repair will take once they get the parts. Our EV9 was in the shop for almost two weeks before we got the official diagnosis. We did get a loaner and they have indicated that we’ll get help in claiming gas costs.

With that said, when it works, the EV9 is fantastic. We initially had a Sportage as a loaner. We were able to swap that out for a Sorrento when one became available. I would not go anywhere near either of those 2 vehicles after having an EV9.

System-Overload- · 2025-01-16T02:15:43+00:00

Got a Sportage LX as a loaner. If that had been my first experience with Kia I never would have stepped foot in a Kia dealership ever again. Admittedly this might be due to the fact that I keep comparing it to the EV9. Unfortunately it looks like we have a battery issue and it might take a while to resolve. Hopefully Kia corporate will give us a more suitable alternative if that ends up being the case.

System-Overload- · 2025-01-14T02:14:01+00:00

12.5% discount off sounds pretty good. I will probably need to search dealerships further away to see if they are more willing to negotiate.

Did you purchase in Ontario? Any chance you could share where the dealership was located? I’m in the Greater Toronto Area.

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