The Kia EV9 is not just another electric vehicle. It’s a game-changer in the luxury SUV segment, offering a stunning combination of performance, design, technology, and comfort. The EV9 is the second model in Kia’s “EV” electric car range, after the EV6, and the first one to be built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a dedicated platform for electric vehicles. The EV9 is also the first Kia model to win the prestigious German Luxury Car of the Year award, beating out rivals from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
What Makes the Kia EV9 So Special?
The Kia EV9 is a three-row SUV that can seat up to seven passengers, with ample space and versatility for cargo and passengers. The EV9 has a sleek and futuristic exterior design, with a distinctive front grille that features a digital light signature and a dynamic rear spoiler that enhances aerodynamics. The EV9 also has a panoramic glass roof, providing a spacious and airy feel inside the cabin.
The EV9 has an impressive range of 300 miles on a single charge, thanks to its high-capacity battery pack that can store up to 77.4 kWh of energy. The EV9 also supports ultra-fast 800-volt DC fast charging, which can replenish 80% of the battery in just 24 minutes. The EV9 also has a heat pump system that helps preserve the battery range in cold weather conditions.
The EV9 is equipped with a host of advanced features and technologies that enhance safety, convenience, and entertainment. The EV9 has a digital cockpit that consists of a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and over-the-air updates that add new features and refresh existing ones. The instrument cluster displays various information such as speed, battery level, navigation, and driver assistance systems.
The EV9 also has an available head-up display that projects key information onto the windshield, such as speed, navigation directions, and alerts. The EV9 also has an available surround view monitor and blind-spot view monitor that provides a 360-degree view of the surroundings and shows live video feeds of the blind spots on the instrument cluster.
The EV9 also comes with over 20 standard advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that help prevent or mitigate collisions and enhance driver confidence. Some of these systems include:
- Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) with pedestrian detection
- Lane keeping assist (LKA) with lane following assist (LFA)
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA) with rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (RCCA)
- Smart cruise control (SCC) with stop-and-go function
- Highway driving pilot (HDP), which is a level 3 autonomous driving feature that can control steering, acceleration, braking, and lane changes on highways
The EV9 also has an onboard power generator that can help use the vehicle as a power source for various purposes, such as camping or emergency situations.