Verdict
Just RM220 separates these two seven-seat Korean CBU SUVs, so the choice is defined by use rather than budget. The Hyundai Palisade brings a 509-litre boot, 71-litre diesel tank and full-size 20-inch alloy spare, practical advantages for a loaded family trip. The Kia EV9 counters with a 99.8-kWh battery, quoted 505-km range and 350-kW DC charging, plus 380 hp and 700 Nm from its dual motors. Its 3,100-mm wheelbase is 200 mm longer, while the five-year/150,000-km warranty is far stronger than Hyundai’s two-year/50,000-km cover. Home or destination charging access makes the EV9 the more complete technology-led choice.
Pick the Hyundai Palisade if you need the larger 509-litre boot, a 71-litre diesel tank and a full-size spare tyre for seven-up travel.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you can charge an EV and want 505 km of quoted range, 350-kW DC charging, more driver assistance and much longer warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Palisade RM368,888; Kia EV9 RM368,668 — the EV9 costs RM220 less.
- Powertrain: Palisade has a 2.2-litre diesel producing 197 hp and 440 Nm; EV9 has two motors producing 380 hp and 700 Nm.
- Energy storage/range: Palisade has a 71-litre fuel tank; EV9 has a 99.8-kWh battery and 505-km quoted range.
- Dimensions: Palisade is 4,995 mm long with a 2,900-mm wheelbase; EV9 is 5,015 mm long with a 3,100-mm wheelbase.
- Cargo: Palisade has 509 litres of boot space; EV9 has 333 litres.
- Warranty: Palisade gets 2 years/50,000 km; EV9 gets 5 years/150,000 km plus an 8-year/160,000-km battery warranty.
Palisade
- 509-litre boot is 176 litres larger.
- 71-litre diesel tank and 8-speed automatic.
- Full-size 20-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 197 hp and 440 Nm trail the EV9’s 380 hp and 700 Nm.
- No lane-keeping steering correction, collision warning or adaptive cruise control.
- Two-year/50,000-km warranty is far shorter than the EV9’s cover.
EV9
- 99.8-kWh battery, 505-km quoted range and 350-kW DC charging.
- 380 hp and 700 Nm from dual motors.
- Adaptive cruise with stop-go and steering assist, surround-view monitor and remote parking assist.
- 333-litre boot is 176 litres smaller than the Palisade’s.
- Tyre repair kit replaces the Palisade’s full-size spare.
- At 2,648 kg, it is 618 kg heavier than the Palisade.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,888 | RM368,668✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM599 | RM515✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Direct Injection | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,199 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 197 hp | — |
| Torque | 440 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 85 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16 | — |
| 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 | 8-speed Automatic with E-Shift | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 170 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 5,015 mm |
| Width | 1,975 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,100 mm |
| Weight | 2,030 kg | 2,648 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 71 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 509 litres✓ | 333 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 285/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size 20" Alloy | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Y-spoke Two-tone Alloy | 21" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Powered for Rear Doors | Automatic For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row 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 |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Rear Seat Reminder, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, Heating and Ventilation, 8-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat with Heating and Ventilation | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row with Heating and One-touch Fold, 60:40 Split-folding 3rd 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 | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents |
| Sunroof | Front Tilt and Slide, Rear Fixed | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 2nd Row, 4 3rd Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Manual 2nd Row Sun Shades | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Parking Assist |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Hill Descent Control | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 50,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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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Palisade vs EV9 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Palisade or Kia EV9 better?
The Kia EV9 is better if charging suits your routine: it has 505 km of quoted range, 350-kW DC charging, 380 hp, 700 Nm and stronger safety and warranty equipment. Choose the Palisade for its 509-litre boot, diesel refuelling and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Palisade costs RM368,888 and the Kia EV9 costs RM368,668. The EV9 is RM220 cheaper.
Which has more luggage space, the Palisade or EV9?
The Hyundai Palisade has the larger boot at 509 litres, versus 333 litres in the Kia EV9. That is a 176-litre advantage for the Palisade.