The GT iteration of the mega-popular 3-row electric SUV from Kia boasts a 0-60 mph (96 kmph) acceleration time of just 4.3 seconds
The all-new Kia EV9 GT has finally made its debut at the ongoing 2024 LA Auto Show. The performance-focused version of the flagship electric SUV from the Korean automaker had been undergoing testing for a long time. It will be assembled in South Korea and arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2025. To set it apart from the non-GT range, it gets specific exterior and interior customizations along with performance alterations.
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New Kia EV9 GT Debuts – Specs
The Kia EV9 GT carries two electric motors – 160 kW at the front and 270 kW at the rear – for a combined power output of 501 hp (368 kW). This marks a substantial 122 hp (89.7 kW) increase in comparison to the GT-Line’s 379 hp (278.7 kW). As per internal testing, the acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96 kmph) comes up in just 4.3 seconds. Note that the GT-Line does it in 5 seconds. The ground clearance is a handy 7.8 inches (198 mm), while the towing capacity is 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg). It even gets a standard Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) simulating the experience of a regular automatic transmission.
In-cabin electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD) works in concert with VGS to replicate the sounds of the gear shifts as the EV9 GT accelerates. There is also an electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD) as standard. With the 800-volt ultra-fast charging capabilities, the battery takes 25 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. What is also standard is the NCAS charge port with access to over 35,000 DC fast chargers across the U.S. The EV9 GT is shod with 285/45R-21 high-performance Continental tires wrapped around exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels.
| Kia EV9 GT | Specs |
| Front Motor | 160 kW |
| Rear Motor | 270 kW |
| Total Power | 501 hp (368 kW) |
| Acc. (0-60 mph / 96 kmph) | 4.3 seconds |
| Ground Clearance | 7.8 inches (198 mm) |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| 800-volt DC Fast Charging | 25 mins for 10% to 80% |
| Alloy Wheels | 21-inch |
New Kia EV9 GT Debuts – Features
Being the top-of-the-line Kia product, the EV9 GT comes loaded with the latest tech and convenience amenities to pamper the customers. The main highlights include:
- GT-exclusive Dark Gray & Black Simulated Leather with Neon Accents
- 12.3-inch GT-exclusive Driver’s Instrument Console
- GT-specific Ambient Lighting
- Over-the-air Updates
- Kia Connect App
- Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD)
- Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS)
- Drive Modes – Normal, Eco, Sport and My Drive
- Active Air Flaps
- Deeply Bolstered Sport Seats Trimmed with Alcantara Suede Inserts
- GT-exclusive Steering Wheel and Dashboard
Safety
Even the regular Kia EV9 is full of a myriad of active and passive safety amenities which is why it is carried on to the GT as well. The top amenities are:
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Front, Side and Rear (PCA – f/s/r)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2)
- Car, Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection with Evasive Steering Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (N-SCC-C)
- Rear Cross-traffic Collision-avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F)
- Rear (PDW-R) and Side (PDW-S)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Surround View Monitor
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA 2)
- Larger Front Brakes
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Learn Electric Cars Says
We saw the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV revealed yesterday. It is the Hyundai counterpart to the Kia EV9. Clearly, the Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai and Kia) is firing on all cylinders with their technologically superior products to flood international markets. Not just that, the EV9 GT also takes on the performance segment despite being a bulky SUV. In a similar fashion, we will even see the N version of the Ioniq 9 in times to come. Let us wait to experience the vehicle in the flesh to see what experts and customers have to say about it.