{"id":75975,"date":"2024-08-21T11:37:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T15:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75975"},"modified":"2024-08-21T11:37:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T15:37:34","slug":"kia-launches-2025-ev9-suv-korea-new-standard-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75975","title":{"rendered":"Kia launches the 2025 EV9 electric SUV in Korea with new standard features"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kia-2025-EV9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Kia introduced the 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/kia-ev9\/\">EV9<\/a> in its home market on Wednesday, and several new features are now included as standard. Kia\u2019s first three-row electric SUV has been a hit overseas this year, including in the US, but sales in Korea have lagged. Kia hopes new features will help drive domestic sales.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-376698\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kia-introduces-new-standard-features-for-the-2025-ev9\">Kia introduces new standard features for the 2025 EV9<\/h2>\n<p>After Kia <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/06\/19\/kia-delivering-new-flagship-ev9-electric-suv\/\">opened EV9 orders<\/a> in Korea last summer, the electric SUV secured over 13,000 reservations in just eight days.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the hot start, domestic sales have slowed this year. Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/worldwide.kia.com\/int\/company\/ir\/archive\/sales-results\">first seven months of 2024<\/a>, Kia has only sold 1,386 EV9s in Korea, while nearly 18,000 models have been sold overseas.<\/p>\n<p>Kia hopes the 2025 model can help revamp sales with new standard features. The 2025 Kia EV9, launched on Wednesday, includes extras like surround view monitoring, suede headlining, and a new two-tone steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p>All 2025 EV9 trims include new safety features like blind spot monitoring, rear and side parking collision avoidance, and parking distance alerts.<\/p>\n<p>Kia also added a head-up display option, which can be purchased separately for $440 (590,000 KRW). The Convenience Package, with Kia Digital Key 2, now costs $815 (1.09 million KRW), down from $1,100 (1.48 million KRW).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kia-2025-EV9\" class=\"wp-image-376733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Kia-2025-EV9-1.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2025 Kia EV9 (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite the added upgrades, Kia kept EV9 prices the same for 2025. The base Single-Motor Air model starts at $55,500 (73.37 million KRW), while Dual-Motor Air costs $58,500 (78.16 million KRW).<\/p>\n<p>The range-topping Dual-Motor GT-Line starts at $63,000 (83.97 million KRW) with up to 380 hp (283 kW) and 650 Nm max torque.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kia-EV9-interior\" class=\"wp-image-350958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/Kia-EV9-tax-credit-1.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kia EV9 GT-Line interior (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Powered by a 99.8 kWh battery, Kia\u2019s Single-Motor EV9 gets up to 311 miles (501 km) range, while the Dual-Motor models are rated at between 275 miles (443 km) to 277 miles (445 km) range in Korea.<\/p>\n<p>In the US, Kia has <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/08\/01\/kia-ev9-drives-record-july-ev-sales-confidence-brand-grows\/\">sold nearly 11,500 EV9 models<\/a> through July. Starting at $54,900, the EV9 undercuts much of the competition for three-row SUVs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\">\n<table>\n<tbody readability=\"1.5\">\n<tr readability=\"3\">\n<td><strong>2024 Kia EV9 Trim (US)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>MSRP<\/strong><br \/>(including $1,495<br \/>destination fee)<\/td>\n<td><strong>EPA Est. Range<\/strong><br \/>(miles)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Light RWD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$56,395<\/td>\n<td>230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Light Long Range RWD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$60,695<\/td>\n<td>304<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wind e-AWD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$65,395<\/td>\n<td>280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Land e-AWD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$71,395<\/td>\n<td>280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GT-Line e-AWD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$73,900<\/td>\n<td>270<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2024 Kia EV9 trim prices and range in the US<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For just over $60,000, the Light Long Range RWD Kia EV9 offers over 300 miles EPA-est range. Will Kia introduce some of the same features for the 2025 model in the US? We will find out soon.<\/p>\n<p>Kia made history this summer after the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/05\/31\/kia-kicks-off-ev9-electric-suv-production-georgia\/\">first EV9 rolled off<\/a> the production line at its West Point, GA plant, marking the first EV fully assembled in the state.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kia-2025-EV9\" class=\"wp-image-365219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/05\/Kia-EV9-sales-first-year.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kia EV9 GT-Line (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The US-built EV9 models will qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. However, Kia is offering massive incentives until they begin rolling out in October.<\/p>\n<p>According to Motor Intelligence (via <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autonews.com\/retail\/ev-registrations-rise-june-new-models-and-promotions\">Automotive News<\/a><\/em>), Kia\u2019s EV9 is one of the most discounted EVs in the US. The Kia EV9 had an <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/08\/16\/kia-ev9-discounts-over-18000-average-june\/\">average discount of over $18,000<\/a> in June.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have you been eyeing Kia\u2019s electric three-row SUV? We can help you find the right model for you at an unbeatable price. You can use our link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsdirect.com\/buildyourcar\/style?make=kia&amp;model=ev9&amp;src=1001054&amp;lnk=subIDpeter\">view offers on the Kia EV9 in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thekoreancarblog.com\/2024\/08\/21\/2025-kia-ev9-launched-in-south-korea\/\">TheKoreanCarBlog<\/a>, Kia<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/clk\/589873348;397915507;k\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375175\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/Volvo_Electric_Electrek_NativeBanner_750x150.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kia introduced the 2025 EV9 in its home market on Wednesday, and several new features are now included as standard. Kia\u2019s first three-row electric SUV has been a hit overseas this year, including in the US, but sales in Korea have lagged. Kia hopes new features will help drive domestic sales. 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