Kia EV9 electric SUV awarded 2024 World Car of the Year (2024)

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What World Car Award did the Kia EV9 win? ›

The Kia EV9 has been named both the 2024 World Car of the Year™ and 2024 World Electric Vehicle™, solidifying its position as a leader in the electric vehicle market.

The 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved a remarkable dual victory at the 2024 World Car Awards. Revealed during a live announcement at the World Car Awards ceremony at the New York Auto Show, the EV9 secured prestigious titles for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle.

The Kia EV9 has been named the 'World's Best Car for 2024' by an esteemed panel of judges at the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). Fittingly, this recognition coincides with the celebration of International Women's Day.

Range and Efficiency

The EV9 has an EPA-estimated range from 230 to 304 miles on a single charge. The EV9 GT-Line, which is what we tested, has an EPA-estimated range of 270 miles. We easily exceeded that on the Edmunds EV Range Test route, traveling 306 miles on a single charge.

Price: It is expected to have a starting price of Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom). Battery, Motor And Range: The global-spec version of the Kia EV9 comes with a 99.8 kWh battery pack. It comes mated to either a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) electric motor (203 PS/350 Nm) or an all-wheel-drive (AWD) electric motor (384 PS/700 Nm).

The 2024 Kia EV9 epitomizes the evolution of electric vehicles over the years. Its entry-level models are equipped with a single electric motor that works in tandem with a 76.1-kWh battery pack, delivering a power of 215 horsepower.

Kia is discontinuing the Rio in the U.S. after the 2023 model year, as reported by Automotive News. The Rio subcompact was offered as a sedan and a hatchback, with both starting under $20,000. It's possible that the new Kia K3 will serve as a replacement for the Rio, but it will surely be more expensive.

When will the 2024 Kia Telluride be released? The 2024 Kia Telluride release date is expected by the end of 2023. So, before the end of the year, you should be able to secure your preferred version of the 2024 Telluride SUV at our Kia dealership in Kennesaw, GA.

A jury of 100 car journalists from 29 countries have handed the Kia EV9 the prestigious 2024 World Car of the Year award.

The most reliable compact SUV is the 2023 Kia Sportage. J.D. Power recently released the results of its 2023 Vehicle Dependability Study, which honors the top three models in each vehicle segment. The Sportage took the top spot for compact SUVs.

Is Kia a reliable SUV? ›

Yes, Kias are reliable cars. J.D. Power ranked Kia the most reliable mass-market manufacturer in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Kia vehicles also have one of the industry's longest powertrain warranties: 10 years/100,000 miles.

The materials used are lower in quality than other manufacturers, but Kia is quite smart when it comes to production. Some of the cheaper plastics are used sparingly, so many of Kia's interiors look and feel fancy – but they still managed to save on production costs and pass the savings to the customers.

Differences between interior measurements for the EV9 and Telluride are minimal. In all three rows, legroom and headroom are hardly more than an inch apart at most. Cargo capacity in the SUVs is similar—the Telluride has slightly more, but the EV9 has a small frunk under its hood that provides a little extra space.

But the world is also making the change to all-electric power, and again, the EV9 has that, with up to 99.8 kWh of battery good for up to 304 miles of range.

The EV9 is expected to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit by early 2025.

Kia EV6: 'Best Family Electric SUV'

The car has won the 2024 'Best Family Electric SUV' award, ahead of several newcomers in an increasingly competitive segment.

The Kia EV6 has once again showcased its prowess at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024, clinching not just one but two prestigious titles: 'Best Car for Families' and 'Best Car for Dog Owners'.

The KIA EV9 is the 2024 World Car of the Year™. This is the fourth award win for KIA in the World Car Awards' 20-year history. In 2023, the Kia EV6 GT won the World Performance Car title while in 2020 Kia was the recipient of two awards.