First showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, Korean automaker Kia has now showcased its upcoming EV9 flagship SUV in a nearly production-ready form at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023. Anticipated to hit the Indian market by 2025, here take a clear look at how it looks inside and out.
Front
Based on Kia’s Opposite United design philosophy Kia EV9 sports a bold front facia with smooth, closed surfaces embellished by customisable dynamic light patterns and vertical LED headlamps, giving it a futuristic appearance. Furthermore, the prominent skid plate adds to its ruggedness.
Side
- The Kia EV9 commands attention with its colossal and commanding side profile. Its mammoth length narrates tales of its grand dimensions.
- The SUV doesn’t feature conventional side mirrors; instead, it gets cameras that project images onto side displays inside the cabin (unlikely to be offered in its Indian-spec version). Furthermore, the flush-fitting door handles add to their sleek profile.
- Kia has provided sharply defined character lines for its brawny wheel arches and the shoulder line that lends the EV9 a powerful and commanding look. Further increasing its beefy appeal are the giant alloy wheels with square-shaped elements and chunky body cladding.
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Rear
Just as in the front, the rear profile of the Kia EV9 also carries bold aesthetics, matching beautifully with the captivating design language. It gets a muscular rear profile, and vertically oriented LED tail lights that stretch all the way from the top of the D-pillars to its rugged-looking massive bumper that has a silver skid plate.
Interior
- The cabin of the new Kia EV9 electric SUV sports a multi-layered dashboard with the connected screens taking centre stage. The brand calls this setup ‘Panoramic wide display’, combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 5-inch segment display, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system display.
- Its four-spoke steering wheel is a visible blend of sporty and solid characteristics.
- What’s more interesting is that Kia has used sustainable materials inside its cabin, such as recycled plastic bottles for seat fabrics, recycled fishnets for flooring, and vegan leather for the dashboard.
- Based on the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) architecture that incorporated the battery pack inside the floor, it offers generous cabin space.
- In its 6-seater version, the SUV gets electrically operatable second-row captain seats with heating & ventilation functions.
- Other notable features of the car include 2 part panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, electrically operated seats, multi-zone climate control, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, surround view system, 10 airbags, and level 3 autonomous driving features.
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Powertrain
| Specs | RWD | RWD Long Range | AWD |
| Motor | Single electric motor | Single electric motor | Two electric motors |
| Max power | 215hp | 201hp | 380hp |
| Max torque | 350Nm | 350Nm | 600Nm |
| Drive system | Rear-wheel-drive | Rear-wheel-drive | All-wheel-drive |
| Acceleration Time (0-100kmph) | 8.2 sec | 9.4 sec | 6.0 sec |
| Battery Pack | 76.1 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Claimed Range | NA | 541 km | 541 km |
