Kia EV9 Wind 2025 vs Volkswagen Scout Pickup

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thumb image Kia EV9 Wind 2025 US$ 65,200
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thumb image Volkswagen Scout Pickup US$ 60,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Kia Scout Motors (Volkswagen Group)
Model EV9 Wind 2025 Scout Terra (Pickup Truck)
Vehicle Type Electric Electric Pickup Truck (EV / EREV)
Trims Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line TBA (multiple trims expected)
Release Date April 2025 Production 2026, Sales 2027
Status Available Upcoming (prototype revealed)
Made In South Korea Blythewood, South Carolina, USA
Body Type SUV 4-door crew cab pickup
Vehicle Warranty 5 years/60,000 miles Expected: 8 yrs battery / 3-4 yrs standard vehicle
Colors Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) Heritage colors (Grenoble Green, etc.), more TBA

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single Electric Motor Dual electric motors (front + rear, AWD)
Horsepower 215 hp / 379 hp TBA (est. 400–500 hp depending on trim)
Torque 258 lb-ft / 516 lb-ft TBA (expected ~600+ lb-ft)
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 8.8 or 5.7 seconds TBA (likely 0–60 mph in 5–6 sec)
Top Speed 115 mph / 124 mph TBA (~110–120 mph expected)
Range 280–304 miles 350 miles (EV) / ~500 miles (EREV with generator)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) AWD (electric)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (NCM) Lithium-ion (EV platform)
Battery Capacity 99.8 kWh TBA (est. 100–120 kWh)
Power Consumption 3.2 mi/kWh (31 kWh/100 mi) RWD / 2.9 mi/kWh (34 kWh/100 mi) AWD TBA
Battery Warranty 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 9.5 hrs TBA
Supercharging Speed 10 to 80% in 24 mins TBA
DC Fast Charging Speed 350 kW TBA (likely 200–350 kW capability)
Miles of Range added Per Hour 25–30 miles/hour TBA (~20–30 mi/hr on Level 2)
Charging Time (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes TBA (~80% in ~30–40 min with DC fast)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (North America) CCS (expected, future NACS support possible)
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger). Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V)
Onboard Charger Power 10.9 kW TBA (~11 kW expected)

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 197.2 in (5,010 mm) TBA (~215–225 in estimated)
Width 77.9 in (1,980 mm) TBA (~80 in)
Height 68.9 in (1,750 mm) TBA (~130–140 in)
Wheelbase 122.0 in (3,100 mm) High (off-road tuned, est. 10–12 in)
Ground Clearance 7.5 in (191 mm) TBA
Cargo Space 81.9 cu ft Pickup bed + front trunk (TBA capacity)
Curb Weight 5,800 lbs (2,630 kg) TBA (~6,000–7,000 lbs estimated)
No. of Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate) 4
Seating Capacity 6 or 7 Seater 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheel Alloy / Off-road rugged
Wheel Size 20-inch TBA (likely 18–22 in)
Front Tire 255/55 R20 TBA (optional 35-inch off-road)
Rear Tire 255/55 R20 TBA (optional 35-inch off-road)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering Electric Power Steering
Transmission Single-speed automatic Single-speed (EV)
Turning Radius 39.4 ft (12.0 m) TBA
Gear Box Direct-drive N/A (EV)
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Independent (expected)
Rear Suspension Multi-link Solid axle / multi-link (off-road focus)

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes No (driver-assist only)
Navigation System Yes Yes (with OTA updates)
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Dual-zone (expected
Auxiliary Auto Input 4x USB-C, 12V Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes (expected)
Panoramic Sunroof No TBA (possible in higher trims)
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 12.3" touchscreen Yes, large center display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth 5.0, multi-device Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 8-Speaker TBA (premium audio option likely)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Brake Disc
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Brake Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes TBA (likely 8+)
No. Of Airbags 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center) Yes
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts for all seats Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes (off-road assist)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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