Double win for Kia EV9 at the 2024 World Car Awards

The 2024 Kia ​​EV9 won two awards at the 2024 World Car Awards.

Revealed live at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 won the prestigious World Car of the Year and World Electric Car titles.

Chosen by a panel of 100 leading motoring journalists representing 29 countries, the World Car Awards recognized the Kia EV9’s innovative design, its spacious seven-seat cabin and its competitive pricing. Based on the E-GMP platform, the EV9 is the first Kia to benefit from fourth-generation battery technology for increased performance.

Established in 2003, the World Car Awards are recognized around the world as a symbol of excellence and leadership in the automotive industry. They recognize remarkable achievements within the ever-evolving automotive industry. Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already won three World Car Awards: the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World City Car in 2020, as well as the Kia EV6 GT winning the global performance car title. in 2023.

“We are honored that the 2024 EV9 has been named World Car of the Year and World Electric Car. This win is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and design excellence. The continued success of the Kia EV9 will drive us to continue delivering vehicles of that redefine the driving experience for customers around the world,” said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia.

Two World Car Awards wins add to the 2024 Kia ​​EV9’s already impressive list Since its launch as Kia’s first three-row SUV, the EV9 has won several awards, including winning the “Family Car” category. at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards, the 2024 North American Car of the Year title and the “Best Premium SUV” at the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards.

“The EV9 is a clear representation of Kia’s vision and further proof of our commitment to excellence. This award confirms Kia’s position as a leader in sustainable mobility solutions that go beyond conventional vehicles. We share this honor with our global teams who contributed to the success of the EV9 ,” said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America.