Kia model wins prestigious award for second yr in a row
- EV9 acknowledged for automotive innovation, design, security options, efficiency, know-how, driver satisfaction, person expertise, and worth
- Third North American Utility Car of the Yr™ win for Kia in 5 years
- EV9 was chosen by jury of fifty automotive specialists
At the moment, the all-electric Kia EV9 3-row SUV was named North American Utility Car of the Yr™[i] by the North American Automobile of the Yr (NACTOY) jury. That is the third event in 5 years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia automobile as its best choice within the class, and the second win for a Kia electrical automobile (EV).
“The Kia EV9 represents a brand new paradigm within the three-row SUV phase,” mentioned Seungkyu (Sean) Yoon, president and CEO, Kia North America and Kia America. “For the second consecutive yr, the three finalists have been EVs or included EVs as half of a bigger lineup, which illustrates the place the phase is headed. This win proves that EV9 shouldn’t be solely a prime utility automobile, but in addition an exemplary EV.”
The EV9 was chosen by 50 automotive specialists from print, on-line, radio, and broadcast media. As a part of the analysis course of, NACTOY jurors examined autos starting from sports activities automobiles to pickup vans, and assessed standards together with automotive innovation, design, security options, efficiency, know-how, driver satisfaction, person expertise, and worth.
Following on the heels of the Kia EV6 profitable the distinguished accolade final yr, the all-new Kia EV9 signifies the primary mass-market three row EV SUV within the U.S. With a beginning MSRP of simply $54,900[ii] and an EPA-estimated 304 miles[iii] of all electrical vary on the Gentle Lengthy Vary RWD, the 2024 Kia EV9 the 2024 Kia EV9 is on sale now with restricted stock out there and shall be out there in all 50 states[iv]. A real SUV with an out there 7.8 inches of floor clearance, as much as 81.9 cu.-ft. of cargo room with the second and third rows folded and an out there 5,000 lbs. of towing capability[v]. Later this yr, the Kia EV9 is predicted to be assembled within the U.S. at Kia’s manufacturing facility in West Level, Georgia.
[i] North American Automobile, Utility, and Truck of the Yr (NACTOY) Awards™ is a trademark of North American Automobile and Truck of the Yr Company.
[ii] MSRP excludes vacation spot and dealing with, taxes, title, license charges, choices and retailer fees. Precise costs set by retailer and will differ.
[iii] Primarily based on mixed (metropolis/freeway) EPA estimates on a full battery cost. Precise vary will differ with choices, driving circumstances, driving habits, automobile upkeep, charging follow, battery age, climate, temperature and your automobile’s situation. Battery capability will lower with time and use. For extra info on vary, please see www.fueleconomy.gov.
[iv] Restricted stock out there.
[v] Towing could considerably cut back electrical vary and requires further gear. See Proprietor’s Guide for towing directions. At all times use warning whereas towing.
