Kia EV9 electric SUV makes global debut

The EV9 is a 3-row SUV with captain seats in the second row, that can swivel 180 degrees.

Kia showcased the EV9 concept at Auto Expo 2023. Now, the carmaker has debuted the production version of the all-electric SUV.

The Kia EV9 is based on the E-GMP platform and is the flagship EV in Kia’s global line-up. The SUV features a sharp-looking front fascia with a blanked-off grille and a vertical LED headlamp with integrated LED daytime running lights that follow the contours. It has similar LED tail lights, flush-fitting door handles and squared-off wheel arches sporting 21-inch wheels instead of the concept’s 23-inch alloys.

The interior of the EV9 looks modern and futuristic, much like the exterior. The dashboard has a clean design with a 4-spoke steering wheel and a large screen that houses the digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system.

The EV9 is a 3-row SUV with captain seats in the second row, that can swivel 180 degrees. The third-row passengers also get a separate control panel for the climate control system.

The Kia EV9 is based on an 800V architecture. Kia hasn’t disclosed the full technical specs, but the company is targeting a maximum range of 543 km. The SUV is likely to be offered in single and dual-motor configurations. The dual-motor GT-Line S variant is estimated to hit 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds.

Kia currently offers the EV6 in India. The carmaker hasn’t got any plans to introduce its full-size electric SUV in India for now.