Comparing 2027 xDrive50 (expected) vs 2026 Light RWD (representative trims)
| Metric | BMW iX7 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Key Stats | ||
| MSRP | — | $54,900 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| EPA Range | TBD (~350-400 est) | 230 mi |
| Horsepower | TBD | 215 hp |
| Battery | TBD (~120 est) | 76.1 kWh |
| Performance | ||
| Torque | — | 258 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | — | 7.7 sec |
| Curb Weight | — | 5,093 lbs |
| Towing | — | 2,000 lbs |
| Drivetrain & Charging | ||
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Charging Type | TBD (NACS likely) | NACS (+CCS adpt) |
| DC Fast Charge | — | 235 kW |
| DC 10–80% | — | 20 min |
| Onboard AC | — | 10.9 kW |
| L2 10–80% | — | 5.3 hrs |
| L2 10–100% | — | 6.5 hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 197.2 in |
| Width | — | 77.9 in |
| Height | — | 68.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | — | 7 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | — | 30.8 in |
| 3rd Row Headroom | — | 39.5 in |
| Technology & Features | ||
| Self Driving | TBD | Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 / Lane Following Assist (ADAS) |
| Car Software | TBD | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment |
| Main Display | TBD | 12.3" display unit w/ nav + 12.3" cluster + 5" HVAC display |
| Audio | TBD | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | — | 1.8 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | — | 20.2 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | — | 43.5 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | — | Yes |