2023 Kia EV9 electric SUV undergoes final testing ahead of world debut

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The 2023 Kia EV9 electric large SUV has been shown undergoing its final technical testing ahead of the model's global debut early next year.

Developed over a period of almost four years, Kia says every facet of the EV9 is currently being pushed to the limits at its global R&D centre in Namyang, Korea.

During the process testing was carried out on its design, performance, driving range, driving dynamics, technology and comfort.

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The all-electric Kia EV9 will become the brand’s flagship model, and will join the EV6 and Niro in its fully-electrified lineup, as well as the Sportage, Niro and Sorento hybrids.

In Australia, the EV6, Niro (hybrid and EV) as well as the Sorento hybrid are available, with the hybrid Sportage looking likely for an early-mid 2023 local launch.

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While the EV9 is yet to be officially locked in for the local market, Kia Australia’s general manager for product planning, Roland Rivero, told Wheels it has strong prospects in Australia.

“In the absence of Telluride, and I know there’s a lot of opinion on the lack of bringing that model to Australia, we think EV9 has got a lot of potential here,” he said.

“You look at that upper-large category – which is only a two-horse race between the Toyota LandCruiser and the Nissan Patrol – with the average price there being around $96k, and it tells us Australians aren’t afraid of a $90k upper-large SUV. There’s an opportunity there – we just need HQ to give us the green light."