The Kia EV9 is on its way here next year, and it appears to have a lot going for it. Here's what to expect.
seemed aimed squarely at the US market, though at the time the automaker would only confirm that it was headed to Europe in 2023.The Kia EV9 is now very much US-bound, and perhaps sooner than you think.
The automaker gave the auto world a glimpse of a working prototype undergoing testing this week, in the most detailed photos yet of its upcoming electric flagship. The latest testing is being carried out at the automaker's Namyang R&D center in South Korea.For starters, the EV9 does not appear to have lost much in the transition from concept to working prototype when it comes to its overall profile, keeping the boxy roof and angular window lines.
Second, the EV9 appears to fully own its role as an electric Telluride, appearing to offer plenty of space inside, enough for three rows of seats. This will make the EV9 a bit of a rarity in the EV field at the moment, as not that many EVs offer three rows of comfortable seating, but some certainly offer anthird row.
The EV9 should land with a starting price around $50,000, before any incentives, which should make it the largest electric SUV in that price range.Finally, the EV9 appears to have lost some of the origami-style bodywork seen on the concept—not a big surprise. "During this final testing phase, the EV9 is relentlessly subjected to a grueling verification program," the automaker said."Testing on a 4WD climbing hill and rough terrain tracks, as well as deep-water wading, will ensure maximum reliability even in the most challenging conditions. Kia’s high-speed, handling, and low-friction tracks place every element of the EV9’s performance and roadholding under the strictest scrutiny.
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