Kia EV9 Preview

From concept car to production model, the Kia EV9 is already generating a lot of buzz around San Diego. The Kia EV9 announcement was made for the first time in North America at the 2023 New York International Auto Show. At the Kia EV9 unveiling, eager drivers were able to learn early details about the brand’s first-ever three-row electric vehicle. Check out our Kia EV9 preview below to see what you can expect.

When Will the Kia EV9 Be Available?

When will the Kia EV9 be available? While an exact release date has not yet been announced, expect to see it hit U.S. markets in Q4 of 2023. Feel free to reach out to us for more information about its debut at our dealership.

Kia EV9 Specifications

At the Kia EV9 unveiling, we learned more about the Kia EV9 specifications that are sure to impress even the most discerning drivers around San Diego and Kearny Mesa. Drivers will have two different powertrain options. The first is a 76.1-kWh battery with a 160-kW (215-hp) motor that sends power to the rear wheels. You can also upgrade to a 99.8-kWh battery in a single-motor configuration expected to deliver 300 miles of all-electric range (AER), or a dual-motor, 283-kW (379-hp) torque vectoring all-wheel-drive configuration providing 516 lb-ft of torque.

Standout Features

At the Kia EV9 announcement, a number of features were also revealed, and we can’t wait to show you how the EV9 will take your daily drives to the next level. Here is just a sampling of what will soon be available to you.

• Available Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) operating system
• Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) and V2L
• Dual-level, floating center console

The EV9 will be the first model to debut the brand’s new interior design philosophy. “Ten Must-Have Items,” a new paradigm in Color, Material, and Finish (CMF), will soon be added to other models in the Kia lineup. The EV9 will feature non-leather polyurethane seating surfaces, select BTX-free interior trim, and select fabrics and carpets made up of partially recycled materials.

Learn More with Kearny Mesa Kia

If you have any questions about this upcoming model after exploring our Kia EV9 preview, do not hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be happy to share everything we know about the EV9 arrival and EV ownership.