The Kia EV9, which will be launched in India this year, has been named the best car in the world by women

The Kia EV9, which will be launched in India this year, has been named the best car in the world by women


Kia has confirmed that its three-row EV9 electric SUV will be launched in India next year. It will be the first three-series EV from the automaker to be no

According to Kia, the EV9 will offer a range of up to 541 kilometers on a single charge. It also has an 800-volt electrical design that enables the EV9 to charge at high speeds. Kia claims the EV9 can recharge up to 239 km after just 15 minutes of charging.

The EV9, the second electric vehicle from the Korean car giant, has emerged as the most popular model among women at the recently concluded World Car of the Year for Women (WWCOTY) awards. The three-row electric SUV won because of the features it offers apart from its technology and performance. The Kia EV9 was first shown in concept form during the Motor Show held in January last year. It was recently launched in international markets while its India launch is expected to take place sometime later this year. It will join the EV6 in Kia’s EV lineup for Indian customers.

The Kia EV9 comes with seven seats, is one of the largest electric SUVs offered in the world with a length of five meters, a distance of more than 500 kilometers on a single charge, many features including its design of the ability to charge faster. . The jury that voted the EV9 as the most preferred car by women in 2024 found it highly innovative, technologically advanced and family-friendly.

Here are some features of the Kia EV9 electric SUV.

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Kia EV9: Lights

Kia EV9 comes with a unique lighting technology, which is called digital tiger face. The car gets a new lighting scheme on the front grille. Next to the twin vertical LED lights are two groups of small cube lights that create an animated lighting pattern. Kia claims that EV9 owners will be able to change the design of the digital tiger face.

Kia EV9: Platform

The Kia EV9 is underpinned by the automaker’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which is shared with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The EV9 has a wheelbase of 122 inches and an overall length of 197 inches, putting it in line with the rest. – The largest SUV on the market. These specs are the same as the Kia Telluride’s internal combustion engine.

Kia EV9: Features

The most exciting feature of the Kia EV9 cabin is the curved digital screen that stretches from the driver’s seat to the center console. Apart from that, the EV which is available in seven and six seater options comes with various second row seating arrangements. The unique feature is that the second row seats come with swivel seats, which allow them to turn 180 degrees. This option can be used when the EV is charging.

Kia EV9: ADAS

The Kia EV9 GT-Line comes with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) on board. This allows hands-free unsupervised driving on the highway. The ADAS system achieves highway driving tests, which would provide so-called Level 3 automated driving, theoretically allowing the driver to drive hands-free. ADAS works based on 15 sensors, which include two lidars, a radar and a camera for a full 360-degree field of view.

Kia EV9: Performance

The Kia EV9 has an average range of 541 km on a single charge. It has a 150 kW electric motor that allows the EV to run from 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. The standard RWD version of the EV9 gets a more powerful 160 kW motor that allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.2 seconds, slightly faster than the long-term RWD version. The Kia EV9 has an 800-volt electrical design that enables the EV to charge at a higher speed. Kia claims the EV9 can run 239 km with just 15 minutes of charging.

Date of First Publication: 11 March 2024, 12:11 PM IST