IN PICS: Kia EV9 Revealed — Gives Minivan Vibes With Authentic SUV Character

Kia EV9 electric SUV made its global debut today, Wednesday, 15 March 2023. The Kia EV9 looks essentially the same as the concept version that was showcased at the Auto Expo 2023. The Kia EV9 will join the segment-bending EV6, also on sale in India since November last year. The three-row EV9 will be the most expensive Kia model yet sold globally, as well as one of its largest – being roughly the same size as the US-market Telluride SUV. As a whole, Kia EV9 looks like a giant version of a culmination of Soul EV and Carens.

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Kia EV9 SUV Exterior

The EV9 electric SUV is also likely to be equipped with distinctive LED headlights. The upcoming model is expected to sport an integrated spoiler, LED taillamps, and a chunky bumper that protects the number plate holder.

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Kia EV9 SUV Interior

The EV9’s new-look dashboard is topped with an expansive digital panel housing a trio of screens for use by the driver and passenger (complete with the most comprehensive array of connectivity-enabled functions yet) – and flanked by a pair of digital rear-view mirror displays.

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Kia EV9 SUV Price

The Kia EV9 is expected to be priced at around Rs 80.0 lakh (ex-showroom). The model will compete against luxury electric SUVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQC, Audi e-tron and e-tron Sportback and Jaguar I-Pace.

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Kia EV9 SUV seats

The EV9’s swivelling middle row (only available on six-seat versions) allows the four rear passengers to face each other on the move – a unique feature in this segment.

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Kia EV9 SUV powertrain

The EV9 will be available from launch with the choice of rear- and four-wheel-drive powertrain options across a simple selection of variants trim levels – expected to be capped out from launch by a twin-motor GT-Line S variant with a projected 0-100kph time of 5.0sec.

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Kia EV9 SUV battery

Given the size, it is expected around 77.4 kWh of battery, which could be good for around 500 km of range. Single motor or dual motor setup is very likely too. Though given its targeted maximum range of 543km – and the fact that it has around 200mm more space between the wheels than the EV6 – it is expected that maximum battery capacity will be in the region of 100kWh from launch.

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Kia EV9 SUV most expensive model

The three-row EV9 will be the most expensive Kia model yet sold globally, as well as one of its largest – being roughly the same size as the US-market Telluride SUV.

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Kia EV9 SUV dashboard

The dashboard is equipped with 12.3-inch dual screens. There is a driver's digital display and an infotainment system. The seats gets dual-tone upholstery. The strreing wheel is a multi-function unit.

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Kia EV9 SUV Dimensions

Kia EV9 will measure around 5m in length, 2m in width, and 1.7m in height and have a wheelbase of around 3m.