Future Kia EV9 was heralded by the EV9 concept presented at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show: Kia’s future 100% electric flagship is still under development and should be presented to the public very soon, with marketing taking place in early 2023.
The first technical information about the upcoming electric SUV of the Korean firm, based on the E-GMP platform shared with Hyundai, leaked on the Internet: a reader of our American colleagues from Car and driver took part in a customer survey and got access to a list of potential specifications of the Kia EV9.
Kia EV9: five versions ahead
While this information should still be taken with a grain of salt, it does give a good idea of the upcoming 100% electric 7-seater SUV lineup, with details on engines, pricing and range for each. 5 versions, although their name still remains a mystery.
in first level of processing Kia EV9 has electric motorization 200 horsepower and 340 Nm of torquewhich allows it to accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in 8.5 seconds: it will be offered at a price of US$56,000 (that is, approx. 51,300 euros), and would suggest a range 354 km.
Kia EV9: up to 467 km of autonomy
in the second level of configuration is a variant of the first, which we imagine equipped with a larger battery: acceleration from 0 to 96 km/h takes 8.9 seconds, and range 467 kmall for the price of $61,000 (approx 55,900 euros).
in the third level of configuration has a more powerful electric motor that develops 400 horsepower at 515 Nm of torque : allows you to reach 96 km/h in about 6 seconds, for a range 418 km. On the price side, you will need to calculate $63,000 (ie approx 57,700 euros).
in the fourth level of configuration is the third-tier version, with larger 20-inch wheels, while the previous versions have 19-inch wheels. If the performance does not change, thenautonomy increases to 386 kmand priced at $68,000 (approx 62,300 euros), we imagine that the equipment is much wider.
Kia EV9: Exit 1Er quarter of 2023
To offer you the fifth level of configuration Kia EV9, the most expensive, you will need at least $73,000 (approx 66,900 euros): at this price you have motorization 400 horsepower at 650 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in 5.2 seconds. The wheels are 21 inches in size and painted black autonomy 386 km.
The Kia EV9 will be officially unveiled in detail in the coming weeks. Its commercialization is still pending 1Er quarter of 2023.
Source: Car and Driver
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