It was proven as an idea automobile lower than two years in the past, and now the Kia EV9 is nearly right here.
On Tuesday, a brand new flagship took form with the Kia EV9’s design reveal. Slim on particulars and flush with pictures, the automaker stated extra with much less by exhibiting off recognized options.
2024 Kia EV9
2024 Kia EV9
Set to formally debut in late March, the EV9’s design stays true to the idea that debuted on the 2021 Los Angeles auto present. The massive, boxy exterior has some Telluride vibes however cuts its personal path with punched out panels and powerful strains. The upright greenhouse includes a distinct uptick on the rear with a D-pillar design all its personal. As executives instructed Motor Authority, it is 90% of what the idea confirmed. Even the 4 double-spoke wheel design is comparable however not fairly the identical.
LED lighting back and front anchors the signature look. The entrance daytime operating lights create an animated lighting sample that may set the stage for future Kia EVs, in keeping with Kia.
2024 Kia EV9
2024 Kia EV9
2024 Kia EV9
2024 Kia EV9
Inside, the EV9 feels acquainted but totally different, with components from the electrical EV6. The dashboard includes a 5.0-inch show flanked by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen, all housed beneath a single pane of glass. Kia says the small display is a show to “enhance the digital expertise.” We see it used for driver profiles and local weather controls. A number of arduous buttons are retained, however most features appear relegated to the screens, that are augmented by touch-sensitive buttons.
Kia stated the EV9 will probably be supplied with seating for six or seven with a second-row bench seat or accessible captain’s chairs. The captain’s chairs can swivel as much as 180 levels to permit second-row passengers to work together simpler with these seated within the third row. Twisting the second-row 90 levels will create simple ingress and egress, judging by pictures.
The primary- and second-row seats can recline so passengers can loosen up whereas the EV9’s charging, in keeping with Kia. Each the second and third rows fold flat to create immense cargo area, however no measurements can be found but.
Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP platform
The EV9 will probably be based mostly on the E-GMP platform. The devoted EV platform options an 800-volt electrical structure able to bi-directional charging, vehicle-to-grid features, and actually quick charging occasions.
On the 2022 New York auto present, Kia America’s Chief Working Officer Steven Middle instructed MA the EV9 will want about 300 miles of vary as that is the “candy spot or minimal entry for a bigger automobile.”
Middle stated the EV9 and Telluride may have a value hole just like that of the Niro EV and Niro hybrid, or the EV6 and Sportage. That can doubtless give the EV9 a $15,000 value differential between it and the Telluride, placing the EV9 value at about $50,000 to start out.
