Kia EV9 takes category honours in German Car of the Year competition
13 October, 2023
The three-row Kia EV9 electric SUV has been chosen as the winner in the luxury category of the 2024 German Car of the Year competition. The Kia EV9 emerged as the victorious choice against eight other competing models in its category.
As Kia’s new flagship, the EV9 plays a pivotal role in transforming the brand into a leading EV provider. With an extraordinary variable and spacious interior, striking design and fast charging technology it sets new standards in the SUV segment. The fact that the EV9 was named German Luxury Car of the Year before its launch bolsters this achievement even further.
The Kia EV9 is available in a rear-wheel drive model that is powered by a 150kW electric motor that delivers an impressive all electric range of up to 541km. Alternatively the all-wheel drive derivative is powered by twin 141kW electric motors that offer an all-electric range of 497km. A sporty GT-line derivative is available and can accelerate from 0 –100km/h in just 5.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 200km/h.
The Kia EV9 also makes provision for passenger comfort while charging, for example the GT-line version is fitted with front-row relax seats that are electrically adjustable, allowing for a cosy reclined position while parked or during charging. The EV9 offers seating options as a seven-seater or a six-seater with individual second row seats. Customers can choose between relaxation seats, like those in the front row, or swivel seats that can turn 90 degrees towards the open door or 180 degrees towards the third-row passengers.
All Kia EV9 derivatives offer a comprehensive range of standard features which include bi-colour artificial leather seat covers, three-zone automatic climate control, a sensor-controlled tailgate, electrically folding and re-opening third-row backrests, automatic flush door handles, fingerprint recognition and digital key 2.0. The standard driver assistance suite includes Highway Driving Assist 2 with Lane Following Assist Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with turning function and cross-traffic
detection along with smart cruise control. In addition, the GT-line model is fitted with adaptive dual-LED headlights, the all-round view camera blind view monitor, blind-spot collision avoidance assist and remote smart parking assist.
The South African introduction of the Kia EV9 is yet to be confirmed.
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