Kia EV9 electric SUV
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The flagship Kia car, the Kia EV9 electric SUV has been seen for the first time in India; It claims to have a range of up to 541 kilometers. Kia has always been loud about its plans, and last year in 2023, it confirmed that the EV9 would be introduced to the Indian market. In the latest development, the EV9 EV SUV has been spotted testing in the country for the first time, suggesting its launch is near.
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As part of the brand’s Kia 2.0 strategy, the Korean carmaker committed to bringing a variety of new products into the domestic market, and the Kia EV9 flagship SUV is one of them. Kia currently only has one electric car in its lineup, the EV6. The Kia EV9 concept was displayed at the 2023 Auto Expo, and the final production version made its worldwide debut last year. The upcoming electric SUV will be positioned above the existing EV6 in the company’s lineup. It is based on the E-GMP platform, which it shares with the EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5, and is available in multiple powertrain combinations internationally.
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The base-spec version uses a 76.1 kWh battery pack, claiming a range of 358 kilometers, and it is paired with a 215 bhp electric motor mounted on the rear axle. There is also a long-range variant available, which employs a 99.8 kWh battery pack and claims a range of 541 kilometers on a single charge. This battery pack will be offered with both a single motor and a dual motor setup, with the latter producing a maximum power output of 380 bhp.
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Based on the spy shots, the design of the Kia EV9 electric SUV appears familiar, with a blanked-off front grille combined with Kia’s signature tiger nose element. It is accompanied by a set of vertical LED headlamps and a sturdy front bumper. The side profile features flush door handles, squared-off wheel arches, and large 21-inch alloy wheels. The rear continues the vertical look with the tail lamps, and it also includes a sleek high-mounted stop lamp.
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Inside the cabin, the three-row electric SUV will be equipped with dual-connected screens, a 4-spoke steering wheel, and a clean layout, along with a range of modern tech features. The Kia EV9 will most likely be sold in India via the CBU route, and we expect its price to be around Rs. 1 crore (ex-showroom) in the domestic market.
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