The Kia EV9 has lastly landed in Australia – and it’s the most costly mannequin within the Korean model’s secure, ever.
Costs begin from $97,000 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level Air RWD, and high out at $121,000 plus on-road prices for the flagship GT-Line AWD.
The Air and GT-Line variations are hitting dealerships now, with the mid-spec Earth AWD ($106,500) attributable to land early in 2024. Based on Kia Australia, the mid-tier model was affected by part shortages.
Kia’s Australian division claims it has obtained over 12,000 expressions of curiosity for its new all-electric SUV flagship, with over 200 pre-launch orders already positioned. First autos are arriving this month.
Along with being the most costly mannequin the model has supplied in Australia, the Kia EV9 debuts a variety of new options for the native vary, together with a brand new infotainment system with over-the-air updates, a extra refined navigation-based semi-autonomous freeway drive assistant, in addition to camera-based Digital Aspect Mirrors on the top-spec variant.
Pricing
2024 Kia EV9 Air RWD: $97,0002024 Kia EV9 Earth AWD: $106,5002024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD: $121,000
All costs exclude on-road prices.
Drivetrains
The bottom Air RWD incorporates a single-motor drivetrain, with a 160kW/350Nm energy unit on the rear axle. Claimed 0-100km/h is 8.2 seconds, with high pace rated at 190km/h.
Each the Earth and GT-Line get a dual-motor AWD drivetrain, with 141kW/350Nm electrical motors mounted to every axle – system outputs are 283kW/700Nm. Quoted acceleration instances differ barely for the AWD fashions, with the Earth claiming 6.0 seconds and the GT-Line slicing that to five.3 seconds.
In Korea the 700Nm tune (up from 600Nm) is an over-the-air improve accessible for buy by way of the Kia Join retailer, which brings the quicker 0-100 time. Kia Australia maintains each variants get 700Nm domestically as commonplace, although solely the GT-Line will get the quicker acceleration time.
Effectivity
The EV9 Air incorporates a 76.1kWh lithium-ion Customary Vary battery, that includes 348 cells and a voltage score of 632V. Kia quotes a battery pack weight of 463.3kg, mounted beneath the ground. WLTP vary is as much as 443 kilometres for the Air (19.5kWh/100km), which is the bottom of the line-up.
Each the Earth and GT-Line get a dual-motor AWD drivetrain, with 141kW/350Nm electrical motors mounted to every axle – system outputs are 283kW/700Nm.
AWD fashions rating a Lengthy Vary battery with 99.8kWh of capability, that includes 456 cells and a voltage of 552V. Battery weight is 566.5kg.
WLTP vary is 512km (22.3kWh/100km) for the Earth on 19-inch alloys, whereas the flagship GT-Line quotes 505km (22.8kWh/100km) on its bigger 21-inch rims.
Dimensions
The EV9 Air measures 5010mm lengthy, 1980mm vast and 1755mm tall on a 3100mm wheelbase. The GT-Line is barely longer (5015mm) and taller (1780mm).
There’s a claimed 333L with seven seats in use, increasing to 828L in five-seat configuration and 2318L with the second and third rows folded. All quoted measurements are VDA.
Servicing and Guarantee
As with the broader Kia line-up, the EV9 is roofed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee. The high-voltage battery and motor are lined for seven years or 150,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
The EV9 requires upkeep each 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, with a number of pre-paid packages accessible. Kia provides three-, five- and seven-year packages which checklist for $706, $1351 and $1997 respectively.
Sadly Kia doesn’t provide a public charger subscription like many premium manufacturers do at this finish of the EV market, although representatives advised media it’s engaged on a “potential provider” for public and residential charging options – the previous doubtless for sellers – with bulletins to be made subsequent 12 months.
Kia Australia can be trying right into a assured future worth program to offer patrons of such a brand new and costly automobile added peace of thoughts round residuals when it comes time to trade-in.
Security
The EV9 is being crash examined by Euro NCAP imminently, however at launch there’s no ANCAP or Euro NCAP security score.
Kia Australia’s staff is firmly aiming for a five-star security score although, and the EV9 is provided with one of the crucial complete suites of security options and expertise within the model’s portfolio.
Customary security options embody:
9 airbagsDual frontDual front-sideDual rear-sideDual curtains (incl. full third row)Entrance-centre airbagAutonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)Pedestrian, Bicycle owner detectionJunction Crossing AssistLane Oncoming AssistLane Change Aspect AssistBlind-spot monitoring, assistHighway Drive Help 2.0 (HDA 2.0)Adaptive cruise management with cease/goLane centringIntelligent Velocity Restrict AssistLane Observe Help (centring)Lane maintain assistParking sensors entrance, rearPower youngster lockRear cross-traffic alert, assistReversing cameraTyre mobility package
EV9 Earth provides:
Blind Spot View MonitorParking Collision Avoidance – ReverseSurround cameras
EV9 GT-Line provides:
Parking Collision Avoidance – Ahead, SideRemote Good Park Help 2.0
Customary Gear
EV9 Air highlights:
Exterior
Customary Vary battery (76.1kWh)19-inch alloy wheelsLED headlightsLED daytime operating lightsLED tail lightsRoof rails, silverAcoustic windscreenAcoustic window glassAero wipersAuto-flush door handklesPower folding mirrors
Inside
Column-type shifterPush-button startRegen Management paddle shiftersLeatherette seatsLeatherette steering wheel2-way energy lumbar (entrance seats)Distant folding 2nd row seatsLED inside lightingV2L inside outletLED ‘Frunk’ gentle
Comfort
Built-in Panoramic Display12.3-inch driver cluster12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment5.0-inch local weather management panelSatellite navigationKia Join incl. OTA updates8-speaker sound systemFingerprint authenticationWireless smartphone chargerUSB-C chargers (in all 3 rows)Rain sensor (auto wipers)Electrochromatic rear-view mirrorHeated, ventilated entrance seatsHeated steering wheelSmart tailgateRemote engine begin
EV9 Earth provides:
Exterior
Lengthy Vary battery (99.8kWh)Gloss Black wheel mouldings, aspect sills
Inside
Ambient temper lightingSteering wheel emblem illuminationLeatherette upholstery inc. striped stitching
EV9 GT-Line provides:
Exterior
21-inch alloy wheelsProjector LED headlightsIntelligent front-lighting System (IFS)Rear privateness glassDigital Aspect MirrorsDual sunroof
Inside
Synthetic suede headliner, blackTwo-tone GT-Line leatherette upholstery
Comfort
AR head-up display14-speaker Meridian sound systemDigital Centre MirrorHeated, ventilated outer rear seatsPremium Rest Seats, frontV2L exterior outlet
Colors
Customary: $NCO
Premium Paint: $990
Iceberg GreenPebble GreySnow White PearlAurora Black PearlPanthera Metallic
Matte Paint: $3495*
Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line solely)
*Consists of ceramic paint safety
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