A prototype of the EV9 concept car of the same name, presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2021, Kia EV9 faith soon the day of the series. The future flagship of the Korean brand, the a large 100% electric SUV is based on the E-GMP modular platform and will enter the market in 2023.
To help us wait, Kia has released a series of photos of the upcoming production Kia EV9, still heavily camouflaged, undergoing final testing. intensive testing program Before entering the market, at the Kia International Research Center in Namyang, South Korea.
Kia EV9: 44 months of development
On this occasion, Kia clarifies that its EV9 was developed during the period 44 monthsthat is, almost 4 years to set a new standard in the segment in terms of design, performance, range, driving dynamics, technology and comfort.
In order to test all its characteristics, the Kia EV9 is now subjected to extreme tests in particularly difficult and challenging conditions. Indeed, the EV9 is driven on a hilly and rough terrain dedicated to 4×4 where it is ford tested to ensure uninterrupted reliability when driving on deep waterways.
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The upcoming Kia EV9 has undergone extensive testing ahead of its global debut in 2023, pushed to the limit of durability in hot and cold weather development plants around the world… ???? pic.twitter.com/WNcSP7reff
— Kia UK PR (@KiaUKPR) August 25, 2022
Kia EV9: extreme tests
in dynamic behavior also tested on high-speed tracks at Kia’s proving ground with evolution testing on low-grip roads. The large electric SUV also hit the road in the heart of Europe in Belgium to face the country’s cobbled and rough roads to confirm the comfort of its suspension and the quality of the car’s finish.
In recent months, the model has also undergone numerous tests in real-world traffic conditions, whether in very cold weather or extreme heat, in various locations around the world.
Kia EV9: Launch in the first quarter of 2023
It’s hard to guess the sharp lines of the Kia EV9 with this striking black and white geometric pattern camouflage, but the exposed parts already give us important clues about its style. We find the lines of the EV9 concept car with a very impressive and cubic design that emphasizes its strong exterior, but should also benefit the life on board.
in Kia EV9 in standard configuration will be officially launched soon, and its marketing is planned for the first quarter of 2023.
Kia presents the EV9 concept, which will illustrate the production version of its future large SUV based on the 100% electric E-GMP platform, scheduled for 2023. https://t.co/AneajcT7fA
— AutoPlus (@AutoPlusMag) November 18, 2021
Source: Auto Plus
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