New Delhi, February 22 : The Kia EV9 concept electric SUV was introduced to India at the Auto Expo 2023. The EV9 concept based Kia SUV will be the brand’s flagship model and its production ready prototype has already started testing the roads in Santiago.

The Kia EV9 electric SUV is likely to have its world premiere in its production avatar towards the end of 2023. The spied prototype featured the same brilliant blue exterior shade, the brand’s signature Tiger Nose grille, sharp Z-shaped headlights cluster and LED light modules very similar to what we saw on the concept model displayed. Hyundai New Car Launches in India in 2023: From Next-Gen Verna to New Micro-SUV, Checkout the 5 Upcoming Cars From the South Korean Auto Giant.

Kia EV9 Electric SUV – Production Ready Version and Launch Details :

It’s good to mention at the beginning, that the Kia EV9 is not planned for the Indian car market, at least in near future, and it was brought to the Auto Expo 2023 simply for display purposes. Honda City Facelift Variant Details Revealed Ahead of March Launch; Checkout All Key Details Here.

The upcoming Kia electric SUV flagship model based on the EV9, which might carry the same name or a new moniker. The e-SUV flaunts a futuristic yet traditional SUV styling, with an upright stance, a massive glasshouse, and very sharp and bold all over character lines and design cues, black ORVMs, roof rails, flared wheel arches, sporty alloy wheels, vertical LED taillights, sharply styled rear bumper and a rear spoiler. The EV9 is underpinned by the E-GMP Electric Global Modular Platform from Hyundai Group, and it will be a full-sized premium SUV.

The three-row e-SUV’s interior actual design is yet not known, but its certainly expected to stay true to the concept model, which means a massive display, a minimalistic and clean dashboard and overall contemporary and neat cabin styling. Features are likely to include top-notch safety and premium equipment including autonomous driving tech, connected car tech, over-the-air sport update support and much more.

The Kia EV9 concept SUV showcased a 77.4kWh battery pack, and the same is expected on the production model, while power and range details are not yet revealed. Nevertheless, dual electric motor and all-4 wheel drive system are very likely along with a powerful performance and impressive range.

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