Kia has introduced its flagship electric SUV, the EV9, in the Indian market with a price tag of ₹1.3 crore. The company is initially offering only the fully-equipped GT Line variant to Indian customers.
The new model is imported via the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route and surpasses the EV6 as Kia's premium offering in India. EV9's design and color options The EV9 is a large SUV measuring over 5 meters in length. It features Kia's signature 'Digital Tiger Face' with sleek LED DRLs and digital lighting patterns on the grille.
The vehicle also sports 20-inch 'crystal-cut' alloys and a clean but long tailgate with a sporty roof-mounted spoiler. In India, it is available in five monotone body colors: Snow White Pearl, Ocean Blue, Pebble Gray, Panthera Metal, and Aurora Black Pearl. EV9: A blend of luxury and advanced technology The EV9 is designed with a standard six-seat layout, featuring second-row captain chairs equipped with electric adjustment, massage function, and adjustable leg support.
The vehicle also includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen and an instrument cluster of the same size. Additional features such as three-zone climate control, dual electric sunroofs, head-up display, digital inside rear-view mirror, vehicle-to-load functionality are part of the package.
EV9's safety features and Euro NCAP rating The EV9 is equipped with advanced safety features including 10 airbags, ESC, downhill brake control, vehicle stability management, parking sensors on front, side and rear..