Kia EV9 vs Toyota Harrier
Verdict
The Kia EV9 is the bigger, dearer and much stronger SUV: RM368,668 against RM289,000, seven seats against five, 380 hp against 175 hp, AWD against FWD and a 505 km EV range from its 99.8 kWh battery. It is also 275 mm longer with a 410 mm longer wheelbase. The Toyota Harrier counters with a lower RM79,668 entry cost, a larger quoted boot at 396 litres versus 333 litres, AEB fitted, and petrol-hybrid/REV refuelling via a 55-litre tank.
Pick the Kia EV9 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 505 km of electric range more than you need the lower purchase price.
Pick the Toyota Harrier if five seats are enough and you want the cheaper SUV with the larger quoted boot and AEB fitted.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Seats: Kia EV9 7; Toyota Harrier 5
- Power and drive: Kia EV9 380 hp AWD; Toyota Harrier 175 hp FWD
- Length and wheelbase: Kia EV9 5,015 mm/3,100 mm; Toyota Harrier 4,740 mm/2,690 mm
- Boot space: Kia EV9 333 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres
- Road tax: Kia EV9 RM515/year; Toyota Harrier RM830/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,668 | RM 289,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,487 cc |
| Power | 380 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | — | 221 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | — |
| EV range | 505 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Boot space | 333 L | 396 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 515✓ | RM 830 |
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.
EV9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 380 hp with all-wheel drive
- 99.8 kWh battery with 505 km EV range
- RM79,668 more expensive
- Smaller quoted boot at 333 litres
- AEB not listed
Harrier
- Lower RM289,000 price
- Larger 396-litre quoted boot
- AEB fitted
- Five seats only
- 175 hp and front-wheel drive
- Higher RM830 yearly road tax
EV9 vs Harrier FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or Toyota Harrier better?
The Kia EV9 is better for seven-seat, electric and AWD use. The Toyota Harrier is better if you want the lower price, a larger quoted boot and AEB. They suit different jobs rather than one simply replacing the other.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM368,668 and the Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000, so the EV9 is RM79,668 more expensive.
Which is more practical for family use?
For passenger carrying, the Kia EV9 wins with seven seats versus five. For luggage by the quoted figure, the Toyota Harrier has the edge with 396 litres versus the EV9’s 333 litres.