KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- EV9 is an AWD vehicle that has an ARAI range of 561 km.
- The interior features a Trinity Panoramic Display with two 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch HVAC control display.
- Available in 5 color options.
Kia EV9, the flagship electric SUV from Kia, is finally set to make its mark on Indian soil, and it costs a whopping Rs 1.30 Cr ex-showroom. Apart from its 99.8 kWh battery pack and AWD setup, this EV boasts a futuristic design and packs the best-in-class features inside a jaw-dropping interior design. Let's take a closer look at the Kia EV9's top highlights. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to never miss out on automotive updates!
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Kia EV9 Exterior Highlights
The EV9 does look like a matured elder brother of EV6, and from the front, one will recognize it as a Kia due to the brand's typical characteristics. There is a chrome strip that runs across both headlights, giving it an absolutely rich appearance. The headlights are large and horizontal, featuring a distinctive LED daytime running light (DRL) that runs above them. Additionally, Kia refers to them as Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps, which gives the vehicle the image of an extremely expensive car.
The rim design is not something anyone has seen before, and they are 20 inches, which Kia is calling Sporty Crystal Alloy wheels. To enter, automatic flush door handles are provided, a feature that has been a staple in all luxury cars. Even the taillights have a lot of angles and appear sharp like a razor and Kia calls it 'Starmap LED Rear Combination Lamp'. Lastly, it is available in five shiny colors: Snow White Pearl, Ocean Blue, Pebble Grey, Panthera Metal, and Aurora Black Metal.
Kia EV9 Interior Highlights
A very typical Kia interior design but taken upto level 11. Everything feels plush and there is a dual tone treatment used in here for seats and door trims. Black and White, Brown and Black. All things from steering wheel to seats to roofline are leather made. From the photos it is visible that how much space is there in all three rows, and after that too there is 333 L of boot space left and the Frunk offers 55 L of space. So, decent enough for long journeys.
Kia EV9 Features
The features are copious and top notch. First of all, in between dual 12.3 Inch HD display, a 5 inch of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Climate Control) Control screen is there, and together they make it a Trinity Panaromic Display. Inside these screens lies, every information related to this electric vehicle, plus it also compatible to get over-the air softwares updates.
There are so many features to talk about, so let's swiftly check them in bullet points:
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
- Digital IRVM
- Shift-by-wire Selector
- Independently Controlled 3-zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
- 2nd Row Captain Seats with 8-Way Power Adjust and Massage Function
- Drive & Terrain Modes
- 6 USB Type-C Port
- 64 Color Dual Tone Ambient Lighting
- Meridian Premium Sound System with 14 Speakers
- 10 Airbags
- Level 2 ADAS with 27 autonomous features
- Dual Sunroof
- Head-up-Display
Kia EV9 Specifications
This electric vehicle features a massive 99.8 kWh battery pack that produces 384.23 PS and 700 Nm of torque, sending power to all four wheels. The ARAI range of this vehicle is 561 km, and with a DC fast charger, it goes from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes. Lastly, the 0 to 100 km/h distance is covered in 5.3 seconds, according to Kia.
Despite being 5,015 mm in length, it only offers a 6-seat option (2+2+2), making it a strictly luxurious EV. Lastly, the wheelbase is of 3100 mm.
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Verdict
The Kia EV9 is set to disrupt the luxury car segment in India and take Kia into a different territory. If it becomes successful, then Kia will be an unstoppable force that will launch even greater vehicles in India. Talking more about the vehicle, it is challenging the market for high-end luxury cars like the Mercedes EQS and BMW iX, and from the standpoint of features to range, Kia certainly has a better product to offer.
