I drove Kia's all-new $78,000 EV9 family SUV. Here are 22 cool features that help it stand out from the crowd.

<p class="ingestion featured-caption">The Kia EV9 GT-Line in blue.Benjamin Zhang/Business Insider</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>The Kia EV9 is an electric three-row family SUV that's all-new for 2024.</li><li>I recently reviewed a 2024 Kia EV9 in top-of-the-range GT-Line trim.</li></ul><p>The Kia EV9 is one of the most important <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kia-hybrids-gateway-for-hestitant-buyers-into-evs-2024-6">EVs </a>to hit the market in 2024. The Korean EV is the first US -market, all-electric, three-row family SUV from a mainstream, mass-market brand.</p><p>Until the EV9, the three-row electric SUV market has been dominated by premium brands like the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-model-x-suv">Tesla Model X</a>, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-ugrades-r1-truck-suv-ev-more-power-range-speed-2024-6">Rivian R1S</a>, and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-benz-eqs-suv-review-electric-tesla-rival-2023-2">Mercedes-Benz EQS</a>.</p><p>I recently reviewed a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/kia-ev9-review-high-tech-family-suv-range-price-2024-8">2024 Kia EV9 in top-of-the-range GT-Line trim</a> with an as-test price of $78,430. I was impressed by the SUV's solid driving dynamics, spacious and tech-laden cabin, and striking looks. </p><p>The base, rear-wheel-drive 'Light' version starts at $54,900. Those wishing for all-wheel drive will need to upgrade to the mid-tier Wind trim, which starts at $63,900.</p><p>My top-of-the-line EV9 GT-Line with AWD starts at $73,900.</p><p>Freight fees and optional extras, such as a $2,000 Second Row Relaxation Package, pushed the as-tested price to more than $78,000.</p><p>The cheapest Rivian is about $20,000 more expensive than the cheapest EV9. However, the base Rivian has more power, is quicker, and has more range than the base EV9.</p><p>Here's a closer look at some of my favorite features that make it stand out from the crowd.</p>