At Jones Kia, the first-ever Kia EV9 has been receiving more than its share of attention from Fallston families. Deservedly, there's a spacious cabin welcoming of seven adult passengers while powering stems from an overnight charge. Indeed, Kia EV9 is an all-electric SUV that serves as the branded flagship of sustainability outside Bel Air, MD.
What to Expect
When shopping sustainable models in the Baltimore area, certain vehicles standout in an ever-expanding segment. To the Kia EV9, exhibited is that overarching feel of an SUV designed as a hint to the future. The exterior lends modern appeal and significant posture while the interior setting is clean and uncluttered in orientation. Though ever-more exciting is that reality of being freed of fuel in Maryland.
Performance
With the permanent magnet synchronous motor intact, there's the ability range up to an estimated 304-miles in total. Divided therein between rear- and all-wheel drive options is an average efficiency rating of 85 mpge combined. Trim-dependent rear-wheel drive delivers specific metrics of up to 215 horsepower and 258 pound feet of torque. All-wheel drive extends 379 horsepower and torque of up to 516 pound feet. And when needing to accelerate, from zero to 60 mph takes only 5.0-seconds in the fastest of trims.
Technology
To Kia EV9, technology is something of an essential expectation harbored by Lutherville families. An example is the digital cockpit experience with up to 30-inches in angled displays devoted to instrumentation, infotainment, navigation and external perspective from onboard cameras. Optional is the driver's head-up display that screens vital information such as speed, navigational directions in turn-by-turn formatting and pertinent vehicle data. And of course is the seamless integration of iOS and Android devices, and wireless Bluetooth connectivity.
Interior and Exterior
To the front and second seating rows, Kia EV9 lends lounge seat configurations with powered leg rests, heating and ventilation, as well as foot rest extensions. There's also a recessed second-row center console with built-in USB charging ports and ample storage. To the third seating row is the dedicated tilting walk-in entry way for improved and simplified access. And when the two rear rows are not in-use, up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo spacing is at your disposal during spring-cleaning weekends to come.
Exteriorly speaking, Kia EV9 is designed to herald modern efficiency. At front fascia, a combined dynamic design makes positive use of space without a front grille to mind. Front lighting array is just that – something brilliant and patterned that announces your arrival in Baltimore. Door handles are flushed with body construction and wheel arches are cladded. At rear is a reduced decklid where above is a spoiler extended from a channeled roof. Taillights offer their own aesthetic.
Safety
Kia EV9 hosts a considerable suite of driver-assistance functions and safety measures. Offered as a result are brand-standard fare of emergency braking technology with sensors intact, blind-spot monitoring, parking-collision avoidance and highway driving assistance. In all, there are 25 such standard features with ten airbags in-place and at-the-ready. Rear occupant alerting seeks to stem leaving smaller passengers and pets behind while the entire frame is of a stiff structure to limit injury of passengers.
Trims
Kia EV9 is found in a comprehensive set of trims. More so, each grade delivers specific equipment for certain performance details secured:
- Kia EV9 Light RWD (rear-wheel drive) lends an estimated range of 230-miles.
- Kia EV9 Light Long Range RWD seizes 304-miles -- emissions-free.
- Kia EV9 Wind AWD (all-wheel drive) covers 208-miles from an overnight charge in Lutherville.
- Kia EV9 Land AWD is just as capable with 91 mpge earned in Baltimore proper.
- Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD is equipped to range 270-miles with 72 mpge accrued on highways.
Jones Kia – Test Drive Kia EV9 near Bel Air, MD
The best approach to shopping Kia EV9 is to contact our local Fallston-area Kia dealership to schedule a test drive. You'll then be treated to a driving experience underpinned by true sustainability Kia-minted and supplied.