Kia EV9 electric SUV previewed at Auto Expo 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The Auto Expo 2023 kicked off in India yesterday with all pomp and show previewing the all-new vehicles, which are ready to hit the market sooner or later. One of which is the new Kia EV9 concept, which boasts a bold and boxy silhouette and looks as big as the Land Rover Range Rover.

The EV9 is the brand’s new flagship electric SUV and it will enter production by the end of this year, confirmed the automaker. 

Here are the key highlights of the new Kia EV9 - 

• The Kia EV9 is based on the same E-GMP architecture, which underpins the Kia EV6
• The bulky-looking body of the SUV measures 4,929 mm in length, 2,055 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height
• The design of the EV is remarkably different with a fusion of conventional boxy silhouette, sharp angles, and modern lighting cluster. It features the brand’s signature ‘Tiger Face’ with a body panel in place of the grille, which is integrated with dynamic light patterns

• Among the other key exterior highlights are S-shaped LED DRLs, a vent duct on the bonnet, huge alloy wheel arches, rear-hinged doors, vertical tail lights integrated into the D-pillar, and beefy dual-tone cladding on the rear bumper 
• The spacious interior of the Kia EV9 concept is kitted with a two-layered dashboard and a 27-inch single panel for the digital driver display and infotainment unit

• Making the cabin feel airy is a huge panoramic sunroof
• Kia used sustainable materials inside the EV’s cabin such as recycled plastic bottles for seat fabrics, recycled fishnets for flooring, and vegan leather for the dash
• While the automaker is yet to disclose the powertrain specs of the new EV, it is expected to get a dual-motor setup paired with a four-wheel-drive system

• The motors will be fed by a 77.4 kWh battery pack, enabling EV to run for 482 kilometres on a single charge
• As for charging, the upcoming Kia EV9 will support up to 350-kW, which will juice up its battery from 10% to 80% in 20-30 mins

Kia hit a home run with the EV6, and it is likely to replicate that success with the upcoming EV9. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. 

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