Verdict
At RM281,888, the Everest undercuts the RM368,668 EV9 by RM86,780, a serious saving for a Malaysian seven-seat SUV buyer. Its 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel produces 207 hp and 500 Nm, but the EV9’s two motors deliver 380 hp and 700 Nm, backed by a 99.8-kWh battery and 505-km range. The Kia also brings a 3,100-mm wheelbase and 333-litre boot against 2,900 mm and 259 litres. The Ford makes sense for its lower entry price and steel spare; the EV9 is the more richly equipped family car.
Everest
Pick the Ford Everest if you want to save RM86,780, retain seven seats and carry a 17-inch steel spare wheel.
EV9
Pick the Kia EV9 if you want 380 hp, 700 Nm, a 505-km EV range and substantially more driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Kia EV9 RM368,668.
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; Kia EV9 380 hp and 700 Nm.
- Wheelbase and boot space: Ford Everest 2,900 mm and 259 litres; Kia EV9 3,100 mm and 333 litres.
- Warranty: Ford Everest 3 years/100,000 km; Kia EV9 5 years/150,000 km, plus an 8-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
- Cruise control: Ford Everest passive cruise control; Kia EV9 adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and steering assist.
Everest
- RM86,780 lower purchase price.
- 17-inch steel spare wheel instead of a tyre repair kit.
- 5-star ANCAP rating.
- 207 hp and 500 Nm trail the EV9’s 380 hp and 700 Nm.
- 259-litre boot is 74 litres smaller than the EV9’s.
- No lane-keeping assist; cruise control is passive rather than adaptive.
EV9
- 380 hp and 700 Nm from two motors, with a 99.8-kWh battery and 505-km range.
- 333-litre boot and 3,100-mm wheelbase.
- Adaptive cruise control, surround-view camera, remote parking assist and head-up display.
- Costs RM86,780 more than the Everest.
- 2,648 kg kerb weight versus the Everest’s 2,201 kg.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Everest’s steel spare wheel.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888✓ | RM368,668 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM515 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 380 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 700 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 99.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 505 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 2,648 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 333 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Automatic For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes, Remote Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Everest vs EV9 FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Kia EV9 better?
The Kia EV9 is the better-equipped choice, with 380 hp, 700 Nm, 505 km of range, adaptive cruise control and a larger boot. Choose the Ford Everest for its much lower purchase price and steel spare wheel.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM86,780 more than the Ford Everest.
Which has more luggage space?
The Kia EV9 has the larger boot at 333 litres, compared with 259 litres in the Ford Everest. Both are seven-seat SUVs.