Last week in New York City, the World Car Awards ceremony took place at the New York Auto Show. The Kia EV9 entered the event as an award hopeful, and it emerged from it with a rare dual victory.
The EV9 took home a pair of prestigious titles: World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. It marked the EV9’s fourth and fifth wins at the World Car Awards since 2020. While the EV9 is a no-brainer for EV awards – considering it’s quickly become the gold standard for all-electric capability – the World Car of the Year award is a testament to how well-rounded the EV9 truly is.
And the Award Goes To…
The World Car Awards were established two decades ago, in 2003. They are globally recognized as a premier standard for automotive excellence and leadership within a constantly transforming industry. When a car takes home an award, it’s not due to a small sample size of voters; over 100 distinguished automotive journalists representing 29 countries comprise the event’s jury. This year, the world was united in its love for the Kia EV9.
The EV9’s dual victory is a rarity; think the Best International Feature Film also taking home Best Picture at the Academy Awards. (Fun movie trivia: only 2020’s Parasite has done this.) However, it’s hardly the only award that Kia’s all-electric SUV has walked away with in recent months. In addition to the pair of World Car Awards trophies, the EV9 claimed multiple wins at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards and the Newsweek Autos Awards.
A Refined Electric Experience
What differentiates the 2024 EV9 from past models to propel it to such a commanding victory? For starters, it marks Kia’s first dedicated three-row SUV, yet still retains superior power and performance specs. The EV9’s resume includes 379 hp, 516 lb.-ft. of torque, and a towing capacity of over 5,000 lbs.
Exceptionally accessible, the EV9 comfortably eschews all concerns pertaining to modern electric vehicles. Its innovative charging system allows for ultra-fast, 350kW DC fast charging, capable of elevating your charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes. The EV9 is compatible with a charging network that includes over 41,000 charging stations across the country. With an EPA-estimated range of over 300 miles, your chances of running out of charge on the road are slimmer than ever before.
Comfort to Spare
As if that wasn’t enough, the EV9 offers a level of luxury unparalleled in rival all-electric SUVs. Occupants of the first two rows enjoy heated lounge seats that offer power leg rests and power extendable footrests. Third row passengers have access to USB-C charging ports and an abundance of shoulder and hip room. Overall, the EV9 stands apart from the competition when it comes to legroom and cargo space.
Meanwhile, the EV9’s Digital Cockpit features over two feet of combined digital instrumentation. Its infotainment system performs automatic vehicle software updates, keeping you up-to-date on the latest tech. The EV9’s long list of driver-friendly features includes:
- Surround View Monitoring
- Full Display Mirror
- Head-Up Display
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
Go Electric Today
If you’ve been looking for the opportunity to switch to electric, look no further than the EV9. It’s the rare SUV where the powertrain almost becomes an afterthought, because the total experience is so complete.
Here at Savage Kia, we’re your home for the latest in electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition to the EV9, you can check out the dynamic, all-electric Kia EV6 crossover. Or explore the versatility of hybrid power with the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Schedule your test drive today and discover why the EV9’s various awards aren’t feathers in Kia’s cap, but the start of an exciting new chapter.
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