padraic deane
Kia Ireland pricing and specifications for its latest all-electric SUV have been announced, in advance of it landing in Irish showrooms in late November.
Available as a six or seven-seater, the EV9 is the company’s first three-row electric flagship SUV and offers a claimed driving range of up to 563 kilometres.
The entry level model for the Irish market is the generously equipped seven-seater ‘Earth’ model. Standard equipment includes 19 inch alloy wheels, triple panoramic display, heated front and second row seats, ventilated driver and passenger seats, head up display, 360 degree surround view monitor and premium meridian sound system.
Standard safety equipment includes blind-spot collision avoidance with blind spot view monitors, LED headlamps with wide projections and high beam assist and highway driving assist 3. The Earth model comes on the market at €77,500.
The AWD 384PS GT-line model at €85,500 offers a choice of six and seven seats.
Additional spec for this trim level includes GT-line styling, 21 inch alloy wheels, dual sunroofs, intelligent adaptive front headlights and remote smart parking assist 2. The six-seater version adds extra comfort for the second-row passengers and these two seats can be swivelled around to face the two rear seats when the vehicle is stationary.
“The EV9 sets new standards for the segment while completely redefining it.
“There has always been a demand from families in Ireland for six and seven seater vehicles, and if these families seek to change to electric, the EV9 is an attractive proposition for them. In recent years Kia has proved itself a prime mover in the road to electrification and the EV9 further proves our determination in this regard,” Ronan Flood, managing director of Kia Ireland, said.
