Kia EV9 Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Kia EV9 uses Automatic (A1) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Kia EV9 comes with Automatic (A1).
Kia EV9 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 88 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 84 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 82 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 78 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 83 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 89 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 88 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia EV9 have?
The Kia EV9 is offered with Automatic (A1) (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia EV9 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia EV9 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.