Kia India plans to launch its flagship electric SUV, the EV9, on October 3, 2024. While we wait, we already know how the company will configure this electric SUV for the Indian market.
First of all, the Kia EV9 will be equipped with a 99.8kWh battery pack to power the dual electric motors. The unit is rated at 379bhp, peak torque is 700Nm, and the acceleration time from 0-100km/h is 5.3 seconds. The 99.8kWh battery can produce an ARAI-certified range of 561km on a single charge and can be charged from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes using a 350kW fast charger. In addition, vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging technology will be available, allowing owners to use the on-board battery pack to power electrical appliances.
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Kia EV9: Interior, features
The upcoming Kia EV9 will offer two dual-tone interior theme options: white-black and beige-black. In terms of features, the car will offer a dual-screen setup, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. It will also be equipped with a 5.0-inch climate control panel, digital key, dual electric sunroof, digital interior rearview mirror, electric adjustable telescopic steering wheel, ambient lighting, 14-speaker Meridian sound system, OTA updates, 3-zone climate control, 103 connected technology features and a wireless charger.
The three-row EV9 will be available in a single-row GT-Line AWD model, with captain’s chairs in the second row that are 8-way electrically adjustable with massage function and under-thigh support. The driver and front passenger will get 18-way adjustable seats with memory and 12-way adjustable seats respectively. For safety, the car will be equipped with 10 airbags, ESC, ABS, 360-degree surround camera, all-wheel disc brakes, parking sensors (front, side and rear), and Level 2 ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist.
Kia EV9: External sunshade
Kia will offer five exterior color options for the EV9 – Snow White Pearl, Ocean Blue, Pebble Gray, Leopard Metallic and Aurora Black Pearl. In terms of size, the EV9 is 5,015 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and 1,780 mm high. The wheelbase is 3,100 mm.
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The EV9 will enter our market as a complete vehicle. The Carnival facelift, which will be launched simultaneously with the EV9, is planned to be manufactured locally in India in the future, initially as a complete vehicle. Considering its fully imported status, the price of the EV9 is expected to be over Rs. 1 crore (ex-factory).
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