Kia EV9 electric SUV arrives in India: Check top features
What's the story
Kia has introduced its flagship electric SUV, the EV9, in the Indian market with a price tag of ₹1.3 crore.
The company is initially offering only the fully-equipped GT Line variant to Indian customers.
The new model is imported via the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route and surpasses the EV6 as Kia's premium offering in India.
Exterior aesthetics
EV9's design and color options
The EV9 is a large SUV measuring over 5 meters in length. It features Kia's signature 'Digital Tiger Face' with sleek LED DRLs and digital lighting patterns on the grille.
The vehicle also sports 20-inch 'crystal-cut' alloys and a clean but long tailgate with a sporty roof-mounted spoiler.
In India, it is available in five monotone body colors: Snow White Pearl, Ocean Blue, Pebble Gray, Panthera Metal, and Aurora Black Pearl.
Vehicle features
EV9: A blend of luxury and advanced technology
The EV9 is designed with a standard six-seat layout, featuring second-row captain chairs equipped with electric adjustment, massage function, and adjustable leg support.
The vehicle also includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen and an instrument cluster of the same size.
Additional features such as three-zone climate control, dual electric sunroofs, head-up display, digital inside rear-view mirror, vehicle-to-load functionality are part of the package.
Safety standards
EV9's safety features and Euro NCAP rating
The EV9 is equipped with advanced safety features including 10 airbags, ESC, downhill brake control, vehicle stability management, parking sensors on front, side and rear. It also has all-wheel disk brakes and a 360-degree camera.
The electric SUV includes Level 2 ADAS features such as Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning among others.
It has earned a full five-star rating from the Euro NCAP for its safety standards.
Performance details
EV9's powertrain and battery specifications
The EV9 is powered by a 99.8kWh battery pack that drives the dual electric motors for an all-wheel-drive configuration.
These motors generate a combined output of 384hp and 700Nm of peak torque, enabling the SUV to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 5.3 seconds.
The vehicle offers an ARAI-certified range of 561km on a single full charge, and its battery can be recharged from 10-80% in just 24 minutes using a DC fast charger.