The new Kia EV9 GT Premiere at 2024 LA Auto Show

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Kia America unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show.  With an estimated 501 horsepower propelled through dual electric motors mounted front and rear, the EV9 GT is targeted to hit 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and represents the most powerful three-row SUV Kia has ever produced. An electronically controlled suspension, a first for a Kia SUV, sets shock damping based on the selected drive mode or through the GT button mounted on the steering wheel, while larger front brakes are designed to bring the angular SUV to a reassuring halt. Unique design elements inside and out set the EV9 GT apart from the rest of the award-winning EV9 model range.  Assembled in South Korea and expected to arrive in the latter half of 2025, the Kia EV9 GT follows on the heels of the hot-blooded EV6 GT but with more room for passengers and their gear. Pricing will be announced closer to the EV9 GT’s on-sale date.

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00:30The new Kia EV9 GT.

00:37Please welcome Vice President of Sales Operations, Kia America, Eric Watson.

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00:49There it is, making its world debut, the Kia EV9 GT.

00:54What do you think?

00:59Kia is a brand on the move, and the EV9 GT is evidence of how fast we can go as we take the brand to the next level.

01:07Like all Kias bearing the GT badge, it amplifies the fun factor with serious high-performance goods.

01:15The vehicle's dual motor produces an estimated 501 horsepower, resulting in a targeted 0-60 time of just 4.3 seconds.

01:25And its GT-exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels are shod with high-performance Continental tires.

01:32We've also equipped the EV9 GT with upgraded electronic suspension controls.

01:38And for the most dynamic settings, just tap the neon green button mode and hold on for the fun.

01:45As for stopping power, that's what these larger front brake and GT calipers are all about.

01:52Inside the suede-trimmed cabin, you'll find exclusive, deeply bolstered sport seats and GT-colored accents and embossed logos.

02:01Starting in the first half of 2025, all EV9 models will be equipped with the North American Charging Standard port,

02:09nearly doubling the number of DC fast chargers that our owners can access.

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