The Kia EV6 is among the finest electrical autos presently on sale and some weeks in the past, the South Korean firm launched the second mannequin in its new-age EV vary, the EV9. It takes the type of an enormous SUV with three rows of seating and will show to be notably common in america.

Scorching off the automotive’s on-line debut, Kia not too long ago introduced it to the world on the Seoul Mobility Present and YouTuber CarSceneKorea had the possibility to test it out in particular person in each normal and flagship GT-Line guises.

The EV9 instantly makes an impression because of the daring exterior design that appears virtually an identical to the idea. That is notably evident on the entrance finish the place the EV9 may be optioned with ‘Star Map LED DRLs that look identical to those on the idea. Plus, they don’t come normal on all trim ranges.

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A lot of the YouTuber’s video is concentrated on the inside. The cabin of the EV9 does share some similarities to different fashions, similar to with its digital instrument cluster and huge infotainment display screen however for probably the most half, there aren’t any different important elements shared with different Kia fashions. One of many highlights of the inside is the second-row swivel seats that may spin 180 levels so the second-row and third-row face one another. Whereas the legroom is restricted on this mode, it’s nonetheless a neat characteristic to have.

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Greater-end variants of the Kia EV9, such because the GT-Line, may also be geared up with digital aspect mirrors and are available put in with Kia’s Freeway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, a Degree 3 semi-autonomous perform that may be enabled with a easy press of a button wheel on the steering wheel. The GT-Line may also be geared up with two separate sunroofs, one for the entrance row, and one for the second row.

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Kia has not but introduced full specs for the North American EV9 fashions. Nonetheless, we all know the EV9 relies on an 800-volt structure and has as much as 338 miles (541 km) of vary on the WLTP cycle. Numerous powertrain choices shall be supplied, together with a rear-wheel drive mannequin with 201 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), a rear-wheel drive mannequin with 215 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), and a twin-motor model with 378 hp and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm). Kia has additionally confirmed a performance-focused EV9 GT is within the works.