Kia has released two videos showcasing the production version of its upcoming Kia EV9 SUV ahead of the global launch expected to take place before the end of March 2023.
The Kia EV9 will be the second model that Kia builds on the 800V E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle platform, which is also the foundation of the EV6, as opposed to the Hyundai brand that has chosen to introduce an aerodynamic sedan called the Ioniq. 6.
While it certainly looks like the bodywork can accommodate three rows of seats, we don’t know if there’s a three-row version of the Kia EV because of the previously released ‘official spy shots’ you can see. can be seen below does not seem to have. show any seats in the third row, although they most likely exist and happen to be stowed into the luggage floor.
It should also be noted that the concept version of the EV9 introduced in 2021 is a three-row SUV. So for those who prefer three rows of seats, one can only hope for the moment. Another three-row electric SUV on the market will be Volvo EX90.
Kia Concept EV9 2021 has a length of 4,930 mm, a wheelbase of 3,100 mm, a width of 2,055 mm and a height of 1,790 mm; For comparison, the EV6 is 4,680 mm long with a 2,900 mm wheelbase, 1,890 mm wide and 1,550 mm high. Its wheels are 22 inches in diameter.
Kia’s brother brand Hyundai is expected to launch a Hyundai ioniq 7 then in 2024 it will be an SUV similar to this EV9.
