Kia Kia EV9 SUV Exterior Teased in Video Clips

• Kia releases teaser clips offering glimpse of the Kia EV9 exterior design
• Sleek silhouette, signature lighting, clear-cut lines hint at the electric SUV’s bold and confident look
• The Kia EV9 to accelerate the brand’s transformation towards a sustainable mobility solutions provider

Kia Corporation today unveiled a set of video clips to tease its highly anticipated Kia EV9, the brand’s dedicated battery electric SUV. The Kia EV9 flagship SUV is set to accelerate the company’s transformation into a sustainable mobility solutions provider in the era of electrification.

The Kia EV9 teaser video, available to watch at Kia Worldwide YouTube Channel, showcases a silhouette of the flagship SUV model, featuring its prominent front and sleek body surfaces. The striking lighting patterns created by the front and rear lamps complete the EV9’s bold identity.

The video clips also preview the Kia EV9’s unique blend of sleek and sculptural design and confident and assertive geometry.

The name, EV9, comes from Kia's EV nomenclature, pairing the prefix ‘EV’ (electric vehicle) with the number ‘9’ (nine), which represents the model’s segment among Kia’s dedicated electric vehicle lineup.

Like the Kia EV6, the Kia EV9 is built upon the company’s dedicated battery electric vehicle platform, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

Kia will fully reveal both the exterior and interior design in mid-March, and the product information will be fully disclosed during the Kia EV9 World Premiere in late March.

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[Centurion]

I’m ready for it. IMO KIA is currently one of the leaders in Automotive design. I expect the car to be attractive whilst having refreshing and bold attributes.

 

[KiwiRob]

I think it will be a looker.

 

[Tourbillon]

Kia EV9 flagship SUV confirmed for mid-March reveal
The car will be Kia’s largest ever production model; will be officially revealed at the end of this month!

Kia EV9 flagship SUV confirmed for mid-March reveal | Autocar

The car will be Kia’s largest ever production model; will be officially revealed at the end of this month

www.autocar.co.uk

1 March 2023

"Kia is priming its flagship EV9 electric SUV to be revealed this month ahead of its UK arrival as a competitor to the Range Rover.

Following a 44-month developmet, the EV9 is set to be the Korean brand's largest European model yet. It will sit at the top of its 'EV' range above the EV6, which launched in 2021.

Like the EV6, the flagship EV9 will sit on Kia's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which has been used on other cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Genesis GV60. It was previously captured undergoing hot- and cold-weather testing on European roads under heavy camouflage.

Previewed as a concept earlier last year at Autombolity LA, Kia confirmed it would be targeting buyers of premium SUVs but the brand makes clear it doesn’t expect to sell the EV9 in great numbers, due to its size.

Despite the prototype seen testing being camouflaged, Kia's European design chief, Gregory Guillaume, described the concept as “a close preview” – although some aspects aren't expected to make it to production, including the rear-hinged rear doors and the lack of a B-pillar.

The new pictures of the SUV show off its significant size, wide front end and tailgate-width, horizontal headlights reminiscent of the Volvo EX90.

Moving to the side, its long, 3100mm wheelbase is evident, with the EV9’s size the largest that can be achieved on the E-GMP platform. This platform also has an 800V electrical architecture, enabling rapid-charging at rates of up to 350kW. With a 64kWh battery, cars supporting this architecture can charge from 20%-80% in a little over seven minutes.

Two specifications are expected to be available from launch including a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive range-topper and an entry-level variant fitted with a single motor powering the rear axle.

Significantly, the EV9 will be the first Kia to be offered with the firm’s 'Automode' autonomous driving technology. It has also been designed to utilise both over-the-air software updates and feature-on-demand (FOD).

Kia hopes this function will become a key part of its future business model, and will allow for cars to be sold in fewer variants, with owners then buying the specific functions they want. This is something other car makers are also looking at.

Further details of the EV9, such as range and price, will be revealed at its world premier at the end of March."

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[dalab]

to be revealed this month ahead of its UK arrival as a competitor to the Range Rover.

Because is the biggest KIA competing with the Range Rover?, lol