Kia Ireland launches new EV9 flagship model

Kia Ireland has launched its all-electric EV9 SUV with a range of up to 563kms.

It is the company’s first three-row electric flagship SUV available as a six or seven-seater.

The exterior’s long, geometrically styled profile with cleanliness also embraces the roughness of an SUV. The boxy (but very stylish) SUV styling and long wheelbase, and flat floor, allow for more interior room with premium lounge-style comfort in all three rows of seats. Second-row seats have a swivel function and can be turned around to face the third row.

The dash consists of a cluster in front of the driver, including a curved 12.3-inch infotainment screen.

The boot offers 828 litres of storage space when 4/5 seats are upright, and up to 333 litres when 6/7 seats are upright.

The line-up consists of Earth and GT-Line models with Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Both use a 99.8kW battery. The RWD Earth model has a 150kW motor, torque of 350 Nm and a range of up to 563kms. The AWD GT-Line is powered by twin 141kW electric motors with max torque of 350 Nm and 350, fronting rear, and a range of up to 505km.

The Earth 7-seat RWD is priced at €77,500, the GT-Line 6-seat AWD at €85,500; the GT-Line 7-seat AWD at €85,500.

An EV9 launch incentive pack includes three free services, a free home charger, €500 home energy credit (Energia), a two-year Kia charge, Ionity Plus Package, a €500 Kia accessory voucher, 1.9pc APR finance, and a €500 SuperValu gift card.