People expected big things from the new Kia EV9 and haven't been disappointed. Kia went all out with its new all-electric SUV by giving it a prestigious GT-Line. It was recently named Ward's 2024 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems award winner. There are two key reasons for this: range and performance. Anyone buying an electric vehicle is going to look at those two important factors before deciding on their next electric model. The first Kia EV9 got it right the first time.
EV9 GT-Line Wins Wards 10 Best Honor
Wards had many nice things to say about the first-ever Kia EV9. They zoomed in on the range of the model and its performance. While gas-powered engines might be able to get by on sheer numbers, all-electric models need to focus on range as well. That is often the difference between a practical all-electric model and one that you might want to pass up on. The EV9 wins in terms of both power and range.
For the Kia EV9, numbers say it all. Its GT-Line runs on the E-GMP platform and delivers 319 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. On sheer performance alone, many of our customers would love to go home in an EV9 GT-Line. Not only do drivers get a lot of power at their disposal, but they also get up to 304 miles of range from this model. The starting range is 230 miles. Wards editor David Zoia sums up the EV9 this way: "This car rocks in performance mode, but you don't need to put it there. Normal gives you plenty and is a blast to drive." Families shopping for this model will also notice that power isn't all there is to it. An EV9 GT-Line model is a gorgeous display of all-electric design. It doesn't look like an average SUV because it's not your average SUV. It's leading the all-electric SUV design into a new and better age.
We expect the EV9 to win many awards over its lifespan, and if the first model is any indication, this refreshing new Kia SUV will have a very long life.
Learn More About The Kia EV9
Our sales team at our dealership is knowledgeable about all our models, but they especially love talking about the thrilling new EV9. You can contact us to learn more about the EV9 or schedule a test drive.
