Kia EV9 Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2026 Kia EV9 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.
Latest model year (2026):
The Kia EV9 is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.
Kia EV9 Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 88 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 89 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 84 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 82 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 78 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 89 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 83 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 89 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 88 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | — | 83 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia EV9 Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Kia EV9 is available in Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Kia EV9 come with AWD or 4WD?
Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Kia EV9. See the table above for the specific years and trims.