2026 Kia EV9 Land: Manahawkin Buyers Guide

Same powertrain, a different statement

Land and Wind share the exact same mechanicals — 379 combined horsepower from the dual-motor AWD setup, the same 99.8-kWh battery, the same EPA-estimated 283-mile range, and the same Terrain Mode with Snow, Mud, and Sand settings that's standard on every all-wheel-drive EV9. What separates them is equipment level and, new for 2026, the Nightfall Edition package: exclusive 20-inch gloss-black wheels, black badging, gloss-black exterior trim, unique interior design touches, and an exterior color, Roadrider Brown, that exists nowhere else in the lineup. Kia offers it at no additional cost, in either the 6-passenger captain's-chair or 7-passenger bench configuration.

The $5,000 step up from Wind buys that equipment and style ceiling without the GT-Line's extra $3,000 and its slightly shorter 280-mile range. For a buyer who wants the EV9 to look distinct in the school pickup line without chasing every last performance feature, Land is the trim that makes the case hardest.

Where the equipment step shows up

Beyond the Nightfall Edition option, Land's equipment sits above Wind across comfort and convenience touches, while carrying forward everything that doesn't change trim to trim: the dual 12.3-inch curved display setup, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's complete standard Drive Wise safety suite.

What buyers say about the sales process here

Manahawkin Kia's 4.8-star average across more than 2,800 Google reviews includes buyers who specifically praise how the team locates a specific build rather than pushing whatever's on the lot. One recent buyer: "As an added bonus, Joe was able to locate the exact vehicle we wanted and have it at the dealership the very next day after we decided to buy." For a trim with a distinctive, limited-availability package like the Nightfall Edition, that kind of sourcing effort is exactly what a specific-build shopper needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2026 EV9 Land cost?

$68,900 MSRP plus the $1,645 destination charge, before New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax and fees — $5,000 above the Wind trim.

What is the Nightfall Edition?

A no-cost package available only on the Land trim for 2026: 20-inch gloss-black wheels, black badging and exterior trim, unique interior details, and an exclusive Roadrider Brown exterior color, available in both 6- and 7-passenger configurations.

Is Land faster or longer-range than Wind?

No — they share the identical 379-hp AWD powertrain and 283-mile EPA range. Land's difference is equipment level and styling, not performance or range.

Should I get Land or step up to GT-Line?

Land saves $3,000 over GT-Line and actually posts a slightly longer EPA range (283 miles versus 280) since GT-Line's tuning trims the number marginally. GT-Line's case is its hands-free driving mode and top-tier equipment — worth comparing directly in its own guide.

Can I order the Nightfall Edition ahead of time?

Check current inventory or call the sales team — availability on a specific package and color combination varies with production timing, and the team can source a build to match what you want.

The bottom line

Land is the EV9's style trim — identical mechanicals to Wind, a genuinely richer equipment level, and access to the exclusive Nightfall Edition package that no other trim offers. For a buyer who wants the EV9 to stand out without paying GT-Line money, this is the sweet spot.