The Kia EV9 is the company's flagship model to be on sale in India and globally
Kia’s biggest and most expensive car till date, the Kia EV9 all-electric SUV is now available for sale in India. It is priced at ₹ 1.3 crore (ex-showroom) and is also Kia’s flagship product. The Kia EV9 has also won the World Car of the Year 2024 (WCOTY 2024). In terms of design, it is boxy yet has a drag co-efficient of 0.28. The front end features a ‘digital tiger-face’ built on the ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy with sleek LED headlights and ‘star map’ LED accents. The electric SUV is powered by a 99.9 kWh battery, which offers a range of 561 kilometres. The car can be charged from 10-80 per cent in just 24 minutes with a 350 kW DC fast-charger. The electric SUV can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 5.3 seconds. The total power output is 282.6 kW along with a peak torque output of 700 Nm. The electric SUV has a ground clearance of 198 mm.
The interior of the EV9 features Kia Connect 2.0, a sophisticated integration that offers seamless connectivity with smart devices, real-time updates, and remote vehicle control. Over-the-air (OTA) software updates ensure that software enhancements can be made without the need to visit a dealership. The EV9 has 44 controllers through which the car can be diagnosed remotely. The Digital Key 2.0 allows owners to unlock and start the vehicle using their smartphones, reinforcing the vehicle’s tech-driven identity. Kia also offers the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature, which enhances convenience by allowing users to power up devices on the go.
The EV9 features a ‘Trinity’ panoramic display, which includes a 12.3-inch HD display instrument cluster, a 5-inch HD HVAC display and a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen navigation and entertainment system. Safety is also a priority in the EV9, with over 27 autonomous ADAS features, multi-collision braking, vehicle stability management and a comprehensive 10-airbag system, ensuring good safety for all passengers. The Kia EV9 has also received a 5-star crash test rating from Euro NCAP and ANCAP. Other features include powered seats in all three rows, captain seats in the second row, dual-sunroof and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Priced at Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom), it will compete with the Mercedes-EQS SUV, BMW iX and the Audi Q8 e-tron.
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