Debuted at the 2022 Auto Expo, Kia India has finally launched its second EV in the country, the Kia EV9. The most anticipated EV comes in a sole GT Line variant at a price tag of Rs 1.30 crore (ex-showroom).
Kia EV9 – Design, Dimensions and Platform
- The EV9 is Kia’s first 3-row offering based on the E-GMP platform. It measures 5010mm in length, with a wheelbase of roughly 3100mm.
- It stands 1755mm in height and 1980mm in width and boasts a ground clearance of 198mm.
- Based on the “Opposite United” design philosophy, the EV9 features a digital tiger face upfront, complemented by vertically oriented star-map headlamps, giving it a futuristic appearance.
- 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.
- Similar to the front, the rear end also gets a muscular profile, with a vertically oriented LED taillight that stretches from the top of the D-pillar to its rugged bumper, giving it a distinctly futuristic look.
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Interior and Features
Inside, the new Kia EV9 is equipped with a layered dashboard, featuring a connected screens setup called ‘Panoramic wide display’, incorporating a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display, a 5-inch segment display for climate control, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. What’s more interesting is that Kia has offered physical buttons for the effortless operation of the air conditioning and audio system. It also utilises sustainable materials inside the cabin, such as recycled plastic bottles for seat fabrics, recycled fishnets for flooring, and vegan leather for the dashboard.
When it comes to features, this flagship Kia offering is loaded with tons of state-of-the-art features, such as: –
- Electrically operated front & second-row captain seats with heating and ventilation functions
- Massage function for 2nd-row caption seats
- Electrically operated seats three-row seats
- Two-part panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Multi-zone climate control
- Kia Connect 2.0 with 100+ connected car features
- Digital key support
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) function – It enables the EV9 to communicate with everything around it, including other vehicles, infrastructure, network and more, enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. Its benefits include preventing collisions, optimizing traffic flow, and enabling real-time updates for a smoother driving experience.
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) functions
- 10 airbags
- Vehicle stability management
- Multi-collision braking
- Parking sensors
- 360-degree surround view system
- 27+ autonomous driving features (ADAS) like smart cruise control, auto emergency braking, steering assist, and parking collision avoidance assist (front, rear & side) and more.
For those unaware, the Kia EV9 has already received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP and ANCAP.
Propulsion Duties
Kia has offered the Indian-spec EV9 with a 99.8kWh battery pack, powering the dual-motor setup for an AWD configuration. Here’s a look at its complete technical specifications: –
| Motor | Two electric motors |
| Max power | 384hp |
| Max torque | 700Nm |
| Drive system | All-wheel-drive |
| Acceleration Time (0-100kmph) | 5.3 sec |
| Battery Pack | 99.8 kWh |
| ARAI Claimed Range | 561 km |
| Charging Time | – 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes via 350kW DC charger – 10 to 80 per cent in 8 hours via 11kW AC home charger |
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Rivals
The Kia EV9 has no immediate rival in the Indian market.
