This photo provided Kia shows the company’s EV9 GT (L) and the revamped EV6 electric SUVs displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 21, 2024. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL/LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, said Friday it has unveiled the high-performance version of its flagship EV9 electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The EV9 GT, which made its debut at the LA Convention Center, features a 160 kilowatt front motor and a 270 kilowatt rear motor, delivering a targeted maximum output of 508 horsepower.
The three-row model is the first Kia SUV to be equipped with an advanced suspension system, ensuring stable handling and ride comfort. Its electronic stability control functionality optimally adjusts the shock absorbers’ damping force by utilizing road surface data from its front camera and navigation inputs.
The EV9 GT is scheduled for release in South Korea in the first half of 2025.
Kia also showcased revamped versions of the EV6 and Sportage SUVs, both making their North American debut.
The EV6, which was a finalist for the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, and the Sportage, Kia’s best-selling model in the United States, are expected to perform well in the market following their updates, according to the company.
Kia’s booth at the auto show featured a total of 26 vehicles. Notably, the K4 sedan was named a finalist for the 2025 North American Car of the Year award in the sedan category at the LA Auto Show.
(Yonhap)
