Kia EV9: Success makes you fierce

We think like this: Kia wanted to create an image that symbolizes the success and confidence of the brand. The result was EV9. Yes, it’s on the highway, the Kia EV9. A design that doesn’t require any words. The new king of all Kias looks like it came from the world of Minecraft. Milled from solid, EV9 is a sum of edges and surfaces in the center. Expanded to more than five meters long, almost two meters wide and almost 180 centimeters high, it causes more turbulence than previous Korean designs.

It takes time to recover from the sight. Then step by step you see many design tricks that ensure the EV9 is not only great but also amazing looking. 21 uniquely designed rims, for example. Or attractive LED signs in Z format at the front and in T format at the back. Also not to be underestimated: perfectly positioned door handles. They look elegant, they do not make the colossus smaller, but they are part of the improved aerodynamics that lead to amazing performance. drag value of 0.28.

So the big ship is thinner than it looks. Which, of course, is not true for the interior. The front is more comfortable than just sitting, but the second and third row of seats are also spacious. Of course, the seats can be folded down, which opens up the width of the epochal trunk. There is still a frunk under the hood, good evidence of that Kia’s love for friendly everyday solutions.

Despite this traditional Korean strength, we were surprised by some analog control units. Positive. Not every free centimeter was invested in the screen size. One from two Available 12-inch widescreen it looks good, gives a clear representation, but gives the interior enough creative freedom. Fortunately, there are no loud eye-catchers. There are high-quality controls, quality and partly reclaimed materials combined with generous use of ambient lighting create an unadulterated aesthetic.

Maintaining this is also the responsibility of the electric car, which includes two synchronous motors. 385 hp and 700 Newton meters are presented, which seem to be well distributed due to the empty weight of less than 2.7 tons. But its kilos don’t stop the EV9 from being in… 6.0 seconds von 0 to 100 km/h to the storm. If desired, the background sound can be provided in three steps;

We do not know exactly where the ecological aspect appears. Driving the Kia EV9 is definitely fun. His majesty as well as his power are only ordinary. The high comfort of the suspension is a logical result of its height, the rest of the freedom is taken by the wheel drive. Thanks to its 800 volt technology, short charging breaks are real, and very bad. EV9 240 kW. Even a 99.5 kWh battery reaches 80% charge in 24 minutes. Range? 497 km according to WLTP, around 430 in True. Inside of Top GT-Line model The Kia EV9 is similar EUR 85.590,00.

Quite normal: the cold times the mass accelerates spectacularly.

Very disturbing: alleys. Old fashioned parking garages.

Very spacious: fully equipped in all areas.

It’s a shame that the support systems work so well, but call every now and then.

Daten Kia EV9 GT-Line

Motor: 99.5 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery

Power: 385 HP

Maximum torque: 700 Nm

Distance: approximately 430 km

Maximum speed: 200 km / h

0 to 100 km/h: 6.0 seconds

Price from EUR 85,590.00