SEOUL: Kia today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV.
The EV9 will make its digital global premiere in late March.
Kia will disclose all product information then and roll out a global campaign with the slogan, "Here to reshape the way we move."
Inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the EV9 combines contrasting qualities of nature and modernity in its character
Kia’s designers have fused a unique combination of sleek, sculptural shapes and assertive geometry to deliver a contemporary SUV.
The front of the EV9 shows off a "Digital Pattern Lighting Grille" and striking vertical headlamps in the mould of a "Digital Tiger Face".
The face features two clusters of small cube lamps within the bodywork adjacent to each headlamp. The EV9’s innovative "Star Map LED daytime running lights (DRL)" create a new illumination experience and delivers a sophisticated animated lighting pattern that will represent the look of the brand’s future EV models.
Formed from a polygonal design language, the side profile of the EV9 effortlessly combines a strong and indisputable SUV identity with exceptional aerodynamic efficiency.
Dynamic triangular fender structures and highly pronounced geometric wheel arches combine with the fuselage body, unifying the polygonal elements into a cohesive structure that presents a determined look. Flush door handles and a tapered back roofline gives a sense of smooth and efficient motion.
At the rear of the vehicle, the simple, clean lines of the tailgate, which are elegantly detailed by the slim rear lights that mirror the design of those at the front, further reflect the EV9’s confident stance.
In the cabin, Kia’s designers sought to prioritise space, comfort and technology for all passengers to reimagine what a family SUV can offer.
Built on Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9’s long wheelbase, low beltline, and completely flat electric vehicle architecture have facilitated the creation of generous space for all occupants to connect and relax with lounge-style comfort in all three rows of seats.
Offered in both six and seven-seat formats, Kia captured feedback from families to evaluate seating configurations and features to ensure the EV9 delivers equality of space, comfort and experience for all occupants without placing all of its focus on the driver.
Occupants sitting in the first and second-row seats can simultaneously recline their seats to relax and rest when the EV9 is charging.
The seats in the second row can be turned 180 degrees so that occupants can interact with those sitting in the third row. The third-row seats also offer cup holders and charging points for mobile devices.
The open, floating panoramic dashboard extends from the steering wheel to the vehicle's centre. Two 12.3-inch touch screens integrated with one 5-inch segment display improve the digital experience, offering effortless control of the vehicle’s functions and ensuring physical buttons are kept to a minimum.
The centre console is equipped with ample storage options, including a spacious compartment located at its base. The centre console doors are further designed to add to the overall refinement of the interior space.
The EV9’s extended display high-definition audio visual, navigation and telematics (AVNT) screen creates a rich and immersive experience. It enhances occupants’ ability to engage and interact with the digital world seamlessly. Beneath the AVNT screen, an array of hidden type touch buttons provides a start/stop function along with AVNT and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control.
