All You Need to Know About the All-New 2024 Kia EV9
April 14 2023,
The 2024 Kia EV9 has just made its debut as the first dedicated three-row EV SUV from the Kia family. This all-electric SUV offers spacious interiors and luxurious accommodations that can rival even ultra-luxury SUVs. The Kia EV9 was revealed for the first time in North America at the 2023 New York International Auto Show, and what an exciting addition it makes to Kia’s lineup of eco-friendly vehicles.
Segment Above the Rest
The Kia EV9 is an all-electric SUV that offers a segment-above experience for its riders. The SUV’s spacious third row makes it the perfect vehicle for adventurous families who are always on the go. The EV9 offers exceptional comfort thanks to its luxurious accommodations and amazing extras. It offers executive-class seating in every row, including Relaxation Mode with power-operated leg rests for first and second passenger rows and 8-way power adjustments enhanced with heating and cooling for the second row.
Opposites United
Kia's EV9 sets the tone for the brand's move towards an electrified lineup, offering generous interior and cargo space, towing capabilities, fast charging, and leading vehicle dynamics. It embraces Kia's "Opposites United" design philosophy which draws on the conflict between nature and modernity to create a harmonious whole, showcasing Kia's commitment to delivering vehicles with segment-above excellence.
Next-Gen Interior
The interior of the Kia EV9 represents a new era of automotive luxury for the brand. It blends innovative design with sustainable materials to create a well-appointed, animal-free cabin that echoes the beauty of nature. The "Ten Must-Have Items" approach is evident throughout the interior, with hidden-until-lit haptic switches, a floating center console offering storage and cup holders, a full-colour head-up display, and an available 14-speaker Meridian Premium Audio system for a truly immersive experience. With attention to every detail, including steering wheel LED lighting illuminating the Kia logo, the EV9 takes human-machine interaction to a whole new level.
Powerful Powertrains
The 2024 Kia EV9 has two powertrain options: a rear-wheel drive 160-kW (215-hp) motor with a 76.1 kWh battery and a 99.8-kWh battery with either a single-motor configuration that targets 483 km of range or a dual-motor torque vectoring all-wheel-drive configuration that has 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque with four available drive modes. Its 800V electrical architecture enables ultrafast recharging on high-speed DC chargers and offers up to 5000 lbs. of towing capacity.
The 2024 Kia EV9 is a game-changer in the electric SUV market. Its spacious interiors, luxurious accommodations, and advanced technology features make it an SUV that stands out from its competitors. Moreover, the EV9's unique design language, interior material strategy and style, and powerful on-road performance make it a must-have vehicle for adventurous families.
