Kia EV9: The EV9 electric concept SUV will be on display at the Coming Auto Expo, according to the first teaser released by Kia. The EV9 electric concept car from Kia was initially displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2021, and it won’t go into mass production until the end of 2023.
The Hyundai Seven Concept, a relative of the electric SUV, will serve as its flagship model in Kia’s EV lineup.
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Kia EV9 features and interior
The EV9 concept’s interior will be relatively basic, with a twin-screen infotainment system, a flat-bottom steering wheel without spokes, and no physical controls at all. The design will include a three-row configuration with the second row of chairs that can be folded fully flat and the first row of seats that can rotate to create a lounge-like environment, all decked out in colourful ambient lighting.
However, the production model will probably also reduce these. It will have autonomous driving capabilities, support for over-the-air software updates, and feature-on-demand, which lets customers purchase only the particular features they need.
Battery and Powertrain
The 77.4kWh battery pack used in the EV9 concept is also the biggest of the two battery packs offered with the smaller EV6. Expect further information on the official range and output numbers as the production-spec model is introduced, even if those numbers have not yet been made public.
The 800V electrical architecture of the E-GMP platform allows for quick charging at rates of up to 350kW. The battery needs about 20 minutes to quickly charge from 10% to 80%. An entry-level model with a single motor driving the rear axle and a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive range-topper are both anticipated for the EV9.
Dimensions and Design
The Kia EV9 is almost as big as a Range Rover at 4,929mm in length, 2,055mm in width, and 1,790mm in height. Its 3,100mm wheelbase is also the largest that can be built on the Electric Global Modular Chassis (E-GMP) platform, which also supports the Kia EV6 that is marketed in India.
The EV9 concept will include a lot of show car features in terms of design. An updated version of the iconic “tiger nose” grille with a blanked-out panel, individual LED light modules, and a Z-shaped headlamp cluster can be seen on the face. It is upright and boxy in shape, with clean lines, smooth surfaces, and a sizable glasshouse that kinks sharply at the C-pillar. The rear has a prominent bumper and oddball, vertical LED tail lamps.
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