Kia recently showed the EV9 ADVNTR to the world. It is a premium EV9 SUV turned into a hardcore off-road machine. Let us look at its design, engine, range and launch details.
Exterior Design
The regular EV9 looks very smart. The ADVNTR looks tough and ready for the adventure. Kia gave it a 3-inch suspension lift which will help the car clear big rocks easily. You also get custom front and rear bumpers. The side panels have extra protection to prevent scratches. It runs on heavy-duty off-road tires. The roof has a special heavy-duty rack. You can use this rack to mount a rooftop tent or keep your camping gear.
Interior Features
Kia EV9 ADVNTR interior stays mostly the same as the regular EV9. You get a huge display on the dashboard. The seats are very comfortable with a massage function. Since it is a big 3-row SUV it can seat up to seven people easily. The cabin uses premium but tough materials. This would be quite helpful when you come back from a off-road trip.
Technology and Range
The EV9 ADVNTR is a pure electric vehicle. It does not have a petrol engine and it does not use any hybrid technology as it runs completely on battery power.
Power comes from a large 99.8 kWh battery pack. It uses a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup. These two electric motors make 379 bhp of power and a huge 700 Nm of torque. You do not get a manual gearbox here. It gets a single- speed automatic transmission which gives you instant speed as soon as you press the accelerator pedal.
The standard EV9 AWD offers an EPA claimed range of about 270 miles (435 km) on a single charge. However, because of the lifted suspension, big off-road tires and a heavy roof rack the ADVNTR overall efficiency will be reduced. It should realistically deliver around 240 to 250 miles (380 to 400 km) on a full charge.
Who Should Buy This SUV?
This electric SUV is for people who love the outdoors. If you want a luxury family car but also like camping on weekends then this is for you. It offers green driving without losing off-road ability.
Kia EV9 ADVNTR Main Competitors
There are not many tough 3-row electric SUVs in the market right now. The main global rival of Kia EV9 ADVNTR is the Rivian R1S. It will also compete with upcoming electric off-roaders like the Mercedes-Benz EQG and the electric Land Rover Defender.
Global and India Launch Expectations (With Price)
The regular EV9 is already selling well worldwide. Kia will first launch the ADVNTR in major global markets like North America. You can expect this global launch around late 2027 or early 2028. Because of the extra off-road hardware, the estimated global price will be between $75,000 and $85,000.
For the Indian market, the standard EV9 is already available at Rs 1.30 Crore as a fully imported vehicle. If the ADVNTR gets a good response globally, Kia might bring it to India in limited numbers. This will likely happen after the global launch. Expect the India price to be around Rs 1.40 to Rs 1.50 Crore.
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