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just a few months after revealing the
kia ev9 concept at the la auto show the
automaker says it will offer production
version of the three-row electric suv in
europe starting in 2023
the kia ev9 was one of two large
electric sport utility concepts revealed
by the automaker in november 2021 along
with the similarly sized hyundai ioniq
seven
the two concepts share the egmp platform
with the automaker's smaller offerings
including the kia ev6 now in production
but feature much more generous
footprints not too far from those of the
hyundai palisade and pierre telluride
in an era of low riding sleek electric
suvs that sacrifice core suv traits in
the name of efficiency the kia ev9 would
be among the few that offer the same
dominating presence as any large suv
it features a partly flat high set hood
straightish belt line roofline and
slightly hunched rear section
the kia concept ev9 features a
traditional suv shape but its design is
a work of modern art and sets a
contrasting tone
the ev9 balances its classic silhouette
with a contemporary styling achieved
with technical looking headlamps and
tail lamps geometric shapes on the body
panels and three spoke wheels
a large oval shaped seamless glass
integrated into the roof lets plenty of
light inside the cabin and provides
unobstructed views of the sky
the ev9 will likely provide comfortable
seating for up to seven passengers
it would be a proper three row electric
suv
offering a zero emission alternative to
typical gas-powered american mid-sized
models
the interior could carry a minimalist
theme that helps it look futuristic and
improves the space level and
eco-friendliness
kia could employ recycled plastics and
wool plant-based yarns and natural wool
yarns plant-based extracts and other new
types of eco-friendly sustainably
sourced materials for many of the
interior touch points
the interior of the kia concept ev9 is
highly conceptual although its core
design and layout should make it to the
production oriented kia ev9
from the oblong steering wheel to the
low profile horizontal dashboard the
ultra wide display combining functions
of a traditional instrument panel and an
infotainment system the omission of
analog controls
and the touch-operated digital controls
integrated into the dashboard everything
here is futuristic
the kia ev9's exterior dimensions should
be similar to those of the kia concept
ev9
for reference the concept measures
4930 millimeters in length
2055 millimeters width
1790 millimeters height
and has a wheelbase of 3100 millimeters
for the engine kia had not revealed the
battery specs of the suv
but we expect it to be a bit larger than
the 77.4 kilowatt hour pack found in the
ev6
as the ev9 has more room and a longer
wheelbase
given the ev6 310 mile range with that
battery we can probably expect the ev9
to offer at least that many miles in the
epa cycle
and perhaps a few more
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