Kia has begun deliveries of the EV9 three-row electric SUV in Korea. The EV9 base model is available in two trim levels in its home market: Air and Earth. The SUV is available with either a single-motor rear-wheel drive or a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain.
Kia EV9
The Air trim includes highway driving assist, capacitive steering wheel grip detection, a panoramic wide display, and first- and second-row double-laminated acoustic glass.
The Earth trim is more luxurious, with first-row reclining comfort seats, dual-color ambient lighting, and a 12-inch interactive heads-up display.
Kia will begin selling the EV9 GT-Line in Korea in the third quarter, following government approval. The high-performance of EV9 GT is scheduled to make its debut in 2025.
The Korea-Spec EV9 will have reclining seats with massage and relaxation functions, as well as two swivel seats (second and third rows facing each other). A Kia official told Korea Economic Daily that the EV9 will be a flagship model based on pre-orders. He went on to say:
With 60% of EV9 pre-orders coming from private customers, 55% of whom are new to the brand, we are very encouraged to see new demand for our flagship model, which has a high brand repurchase rate. We are confident that EV9 will lead the Kia EV brand while pioneering a new segment with its innovative product offering and premium value as a flagship model.
The EV9 is Kia’s second EV to be built on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle (EV) platform, following the EV6.
The most powerful version of the EV9 has a 99.8-kilowatt-hour battery and a claimed driving range of 501 kilometers. The large, seven-seater EV is priced at Rs. 17.4 million.
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