For the latest Kia EV9 pricing and information: https://www.kbb.com/honda/civic/ The 2024 Kia EV9 is a 3-row Midsize SUV. Kia has been slowly feeding details for a while. But this is my first opportunity to see it in person. Let’s explore. VO: Looks like a Telluride from the future. Some neat details. Flush door handles. “Star Map LED grille. Wheels from 19’ to 21’. Tiger nose grille If you’re wondering about the battery. Yes, it has a battery. Oh, you want the details. Here goes. 76.1 kWh, Standard Range Single-motor rear drive (~215 hp, 8.2 sec 0-62) 99.8 kWh, Long Range, RWD (targeting 300 miles) (~201 hp, 9.4 sec 0-62) GT-Line AWD dual motor (379hp, 516 lb-ft) (0-60mph in 5 seconds???) A subscription “Boost feature” drops 6 sec to 5.3 sec. 800-volt architecture. 10 to 80% in 25-minutes on 230kW DC fast charger. As you’d expect, the EV9 will come equipped with a range of active driver assists features to keep you in your lane and prevent you from plowing into a semi filled with liquid nitrogen. Interestingly, a press release mentioned conditional Level 3 autonomous driving. Not in the one I saw this morning. It might drive itself. Not many 3-row electric SUVs in the world but the Rivian R1S and upcoming Volvo EX90 are potential competitors. There's no word on pricing but Kia is targeting a sales launch of Q4 2023. 00:00 2024 Kia EV9 0:22 Exterior 0:37 Interior 2:18 Battery, Motor, Range 2:50 Chargine times 3:41 Competitors
