It was proven as an idea automobile lower than two years in the past, and now the Kia EV9 is sort of right here.
On Tuesday, a brand new flagship took form with the Kia EV9’s design reveal. Slim on particulars and flush with photographs, the automaker mentioned extra with much less by exhibiting off identified 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 large, boxy exterior has some Telluride vibes however cuts its personal path with punched out panels and powerful strains. The upright greenhouse encompasses 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 working lights create an animated lighting sample that can 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 completely different, with components from the electrical EV6. The dashboard encompasses a 5.0-inch show flanked by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen, all housed underneath a single pane of glass. Kia says the small display screen 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 mentioned the EV9 will probably be provided with seating for six or seven with a second-row bench seat or obtainable 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 straightforward ingress and egress, judging by photographs.
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 house, 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 instances.
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 mentioned the EV9 and Telluride can have a worth hole just like that of the Niro EV and Niro hybrid, or the EV6 and Sportage. That may doubtless give the EV9 a $15,000 worth differential between it and the Telluride, placing the EV9 worth at about $50,000 to begin.
