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Added on the 10/01/2024 05:35:59 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Having just launched the EV6 to great international acclaim, Kia Corporation has stunned onlookers at the AutoMobility LA with the reveal of its all-electric SUV concept, the Kia Concept EV9.Seen as the clearest signal yet from Kia as to what might be the next addition to its new-generation EV lineup, the Concept EV9 epitomizes the brand’s recent leadership in designing and developing desirable, high-tech, zero-emissions vehicles.Just like the EV6, the Concept EV9 is known as a dedicated EV from Kia, having been carefully developed and optimized on the company’s advanced Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).Concept EV9 embodies Kia’s commitment to sustainable mobility solutions, having recently showcased the company’s future vision at the ‘Kia Sustainability Movement’ digital presentation. The design of the vehicle was inspired by nature and uses upcycled materials developed from waste deposited into the fragile marine ecosystem.The SUV also offers striking visual aesthetics thanks to Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy.
The name, EV9, comes from Kia's EV nomenclature, pairing the prefix ‘EV’ (electric vehicle) with the number ‘9’ (nine), which represents the model’s segment among Kia’s dedicated electric vehicle lineup.Like the Kia EV6, the Kia EV9 is built upon the company’s dedicated battery electric vehicle platform, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).Kia will fully reveal both the exterior and interior design in mid-March, and the product information will be fully disclosed during the Kia EV9 World Premiere in late March.
The Kia EV9 has been declared the World's Best Car for 2024 by the esteemed panel of journalists judging the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year. This significant announcement coincides with International Women's Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries.Prior to casting their votes, the 75 motoring journalists hailing from 52 nations diligently tested numerous car models, thoroughly evaluating every aspect. Among the 63 contenders, the finest automobiles in each category emerged victorious in the initial voting round. After careful analysis and thorough examination, the verdict overwhelmingly favors the Kia EV9 as the leading choice in the realm of electric SUVs. Boasting an impressive seven-seat capacity, it is the first of its kind in this segment. Despite its considerable length of 5 meters, the vehicle excels in aerodynamics, contributing to its exceptional performance. Notably, the Kia EV9 showcases a cutting-edge design, incorporating advanced technology and offering both bidirectional charging and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
Kia is a leading brand in design. In addition to transmitting the brand's image and being one of the keys to the success of the brand's range of models, design is another way of providing quality and durability to a car. Kia models stand out for using a clear and avant-garde design language, which has been recognized with the most prestigious awards, with more than 20 iF Design Awards since 2010 and 25 Red Dot Awards.This commitment to design began with the creation of the Kia design center in Namyang, Korea, in 1977. This center is responsible for all aspects of vehicle design, from design planning and conceptualization to styling development. , modeling, color and materials. Created in 2007, the Kia Design Center in Frankfurt) took over from Kia's Eschborn (Germany) facility and has a specialized team of designers creating the concept cars of the future and production models for Europe and beyond. the global market. Located in Irvine, California, the Kia US Design Center opened in 2003 and is helping to shape the future of driving.Another key factor that has influenced the quality of Kia's design is the commitment to talent, with a multicultural and multidisciplinary team of designers, who research in fields such as industrial/visual design, aesthetics, philosophy, free arts, psychology, history or artificial intelligence. The signing of Peter Schreyer, in 2006, as head of design at KIA, was a great boost to the globalization of the brand's design. The arrival of Karim Habib at the head of the brand's design in October 2019 has marked a new step forward in Kia's signature design excellence and its future strategy.Kia presented its first concept car to the public in 2001. The KVC-I already showed many ideas ahead of its time, a trend that has been maintained for more than two decades in all the concepts launched by the brand to show its future trends in design. . The last to arrive was the spectacular EV9 Concept, which symbolizes the brand's leadership in the design and development of attractive vehicles, with cutting-edge technology and zero emissions.
Guided by the brand’s 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the EV9 re-envisions the all-electric SUV with a unique balance of natural and modern elements. The ‘Bold for Nature’ design pillar, which inspires the combination of elements from the natural and material worlds, has played a pivotal role in forming the design of the EV9. The Kia EV9’s exterior provides a sense of serene contemporary calmness befitting of a sophisticated EV for a new age of sustainable mobility. The vehicle features a 3,100-mm wheelbase, supported by a choice of 21-inch, 20-inch or 19-inch wheels. With an overall length of 5,010 mm, it stands at 1,980-mm wide and 1,755-mm tall , displaying a bold and contemporary appearance while still maintaining its unique character.The EV9's front exudes confidence, clarity, and calmness with its clear-cut lines and surfaces. The SUV’s signature 'Digital Tiger Face' showcases its unique identity, which is accentuated by the 'Digital Pattern Lighting Grille' and vertical headlamps, giving the EV9 a visionary and futuristic look. The Digital Tiger Face also features two clusters of small cube lamps adjacent to each headlamp. The EV9's 'Star Map’ LED daytime running lights (DRL) create a sophisticated animated lighting pattern that will signify Kia's Digital Tiger Face for future EV models, while providing a new illumination experience.
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