Just picked up my new EV9 last week and I am already terrified of ruining the floors. We live in the Pacific Northwest so its basically mud city out here and my kids are constantly tracking in dirt from soccer practice. I looked at the dealership ones but they were super expensive and I dont even know if they are worth it? Im hoping to spend maybe around 200 bucks total if that is even realistic. Are there brands that actually fit the EV9 interior properly or will I just end up with generic ones that slide around everywhere? Im so lost with all these options online...
Congrats on the new ride! The EV9 interior is pretty slick, but yeah, mud in the PNW is no joke. Don't waste your money on the dealer mats. They usually have less coverage than the aftermarket stuff specifically laser-scanned for the floor pan geometry. Honestly, spending around 200 is totally doable. You want something with high walls and deep channels to trap the soccer field muck. Here is what I would look for:
Honestly just grab the TuxMat Kia EV9 Custom Mats. They have way better coverage than the basic stuff and they feel super premium for the price. Totally worth the investment.
Regarding what #1 said about the dealer mats being a waste, they are totally right! I actually ended up grabbing the WeatherTech FloorLiner 441961 for my SUV and the fit is absolutely insane. You seriously dont have to worry about them sliding around at all because they lock right into the factory posts! Since you live in mud central, you really need that high lip coverage to keep the gunk from spilling onto the carpet. I had a scary moment once where a coffee spill almost ruined my upholstery, but the floorliner saved the day perfectly. They are amazing and super easy to just pull out and hose off after practice. Honestly, you wont regret the investment for your new EV9!