The company announced on the 12th that Germany's top three automotive magazines have given positive reviews to Kia's electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), the EV9.


Auto Bild stated, "The interior space is ample, and in addition to the 7-seater, you can choose a 6-seater focused on comfort or a 6-seater with swivel seats," adding, "You can fully enjoy the value of the large electrified SUV presented by Kia."


Auto Zeitung highly praised the EV9's design, advanced safety equipment, and ride comfort, saying it "left a deep impression with its diverse talents." Auto Motor und Sport evaluated, "The third row of the EV9 offers much better seating for adults compared to most 7-seater vehicles."


Kia EV9 [Photo by Hyundai Motor Group]

Kia EV9 [Photo by Hyundai Motor Group]

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British automotive media also covered the EV9 as practical with good ride comfort. Autocar compared the EV9 GT-Line with the Land Rover Defender 110 P400e and Audi Q8 e-tron 55 quattro, giving higher scores to the EV9. What Car? highly appreciated the ample third-row seating space.



The Kia EV9 was selected as the 2024 North American SUV of the Year at the 2024 North American Car of the Year Awards held in January this year. It was shortlisted in the top three finalists in two categories?World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle of the Year?at the 2024 World Car Awards to be announced later this month. Additionally, it has received numerous awards worldwide, including the 2024 UK Car of the Year and the 2024 World Women’s Car of the Year.


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