In the Thai market, the KIA EV9 is offered in 2 versions: the KIA EV9 Earth Long Range and the KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD.
The KIA EV9 is developed based on the Global Electric-Modular Platform (E-GMP) of its parent company, Hyundai Motor Group. The exterior design of the car emphasizes simplicity and elegance with clean lines. The front of the car features a Digital Tiger Face design with vertical L-shaped LED headlights and prominent LED daytime running lights, and the door handles are flush with the body of the car.
In terms of dimensions, the EV9 has similar measurements to the Telluride, with a length of 5,010 mm, a width of 1,980 mm, and a height of 1,755 mm. The car has a wheelbase of 3,100 mm.
Moving inside, the KIA EV9 impresses with its digital cabin, which includes a pair of large panoramic screens: a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system. In addition, the center console also features a 5.3-inch screen for the air conditioning system.
The interior of the car is arranged in 3 rows of seats. The KIA EV9 Earth Long Range has 6 seats, with the second row of seats capable of rotating 180 degrees. Therefore, passengers can interact with those in the third row of seats.
The EV9 Earth Long Range is equipped with a single electric motor on the rear axle, providing a maximum power of about 200 horsepower and a torque of 350 Nm. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. Users can choose from 4 driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and My Mode (customizable mode).
Meanwhile, the GT-Line AWD version uses dual electric motors placed on each axle, producing a maximum power of 378 horsepower and a torque of 700 Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
Both versions of the Kia EV9 use a 99.8 kWh battery pack, providing a maximum operating range of up to 680 km per full charge.
For Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the list is extensive and includes features such as Rear Cross Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), and Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)…
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
Photos: Motortrivia
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