WITH BENCHMARK EV technology rapidly thrusting Kia (and sister brand Hyundai) skyward in terms of global brand perception, the next logical step on Kia's ascent was to develop a flagship vehicle capable of showcasing its many talents in a truly unique offering. And that's the purpose of the Kia EV9 three-row large electric SUV.
Featuring the next evolution of Kia's striking design language (including a large proportion of the detail design and form hinted at by 2021's stunning EV9 Concept), the beautifully nuanced production EV9 manages to disguise its physicality by rejecting the curves of the EV6 for sharper edges and a more imposing, more futuristic shape.
In the flesh, in any colour, it has presence. And looks sensational.
Given the sheer size of the EV9, it would be hard for it to go unnoticed. At 5010mm in length, it's 200mm longer than a Sorento (which is already classed as a large SUV in Australia), riding on a vast 3100mm wheelbase that's 285mm greater than a Sorento's. The EV9 is also 80mm wider and 80mm taller, so in terms of the real estate it occupies, it's girthy ... yet somehow looks svelte alongside a Sorento and has a superior drag coefficient (0.28Cd versus 0.32).
Underneath, the EV9 rides on an expanded version of the E-GMP platform that also underpins the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6 and Genesis GV60 - sharing their class-leading 800-volt charging capability - though in truth, the EV9's wheelbase is only 100mm longer than an Ioniq 5's. The beauty in this electric beast is all about what resides on top, and what all that additional metal achieves.
この記事は Wheels Australia Magazine の August 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です ? サインイン
この記事は Wheels Australia Magazine の August 2023 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
すでに購読者です? サインイン
ROUGH DIAMONDS
GO OUT AND SEE AUSTRALIA. BUY ONE OF THESE AND YOU'LL MAKE IT HOME TOO
WORK IN PROGRESS
WHEN YOUR LIVELIHOOD DEPENDS ON IT, DON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES
RABID RESPONSE
EVEN IF YOU'RE PULLING IN THE FINANCIAL HORNS, YOU WON'T NEED TO COMPROMISE ON FUN
PREMIUM BLEND
HERE'S HOW TO ENJOY CHAMPAGNE ON A VAGUELY BEERY BUDGET
GO LARGE, SAVE BIG
WE BRING YOU A SELECTION OF LARGE FAMILY SUVS THAT ARE UNLIKELY TO BREAK THE BANK
MIDDLE CLASS
THE AUSSIE FAMILY DREAM USED TO BE A QUARTER ACRE AND A PICKET FENCE. NOW IT'S A LITTLE MORE MODEST
SHORTY AWARDS
VALUE FOR MONEY CAN BE A RARE COMMODITY AMONG SMALL SUVS. HERE ARE THREE THAT ANSWER THE CALL
MID SIZE MAX VALUE
THE MEDIUM RANGE SECTOR IS THE VERY DEFINITION OF GETTING ALOT OF CAR FOR YOUR DOLLAR
HATCH MATCH
WANT A HATCH THAT'LL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL SECOND TIME ROUND? TRY THESE...
MODE ΤΟ ΤΟΥ
PORSCHE'S LATEST HOT 911 IS THE NEW FRONTIER FOR ON-THEFLY CHASSIS ADJUSTABILITY, OFFERING THE DRIVER A WORLD OF CONFIGURATION - BUT IS IT WORTH THE HASSLE?