Kia EV9 GT

Kia has been releasing some exciting new vehicles lately, and none is more noteworthy than the EV9 GT. This SUV doesn't need much introduction because it truly speaks for itself. As the most powerful three-row Kia SUV ever made, the EV9 GT sets a high standard for the brand. So, what makes Kia's latest heavyweight champion so remarkable?

2026 Kia EV9 GT

With prices starting at an ultra-expensive 88,490,000 Korean Won plus additional costs, the Kia EV9 GT is the most powerful three-row Kia SUV ever made, a statement that can rattle the Western establishment with style and power in this brave new world.

2026 Kia EV9 GT

2026 Kia EV9 GT interior

At first glance, it looks identical to the lesser and basic EV9 GT-Line judging by its sporty exterior credentials that add some macho flair to this flagship EV SUV. Still, to make sure that this is the GT variant, it's been given proper GT badges, GT-signature lime brake calipers, and unique 21-inch wheels. 

Inside, the EV9 GT adds a GT button on the steering wheel, GT-specific instrumentals, an exclusive performance timer, lime stitching, on all seats, 2-row premium relaxation seats, and front Alcantara premium sports seats, among others. This six-seater EV SUV is all about keeping its luxury status while going balls out on a track day in Inje or Yongin.

2026 Kia EV9 GT

Powering the EV9 GT is a 99.8kWh battery pack powering its dual-motor setup. It unleashes 509PS of power output and 740Nm of torque, sprinting from a 0-100kph time of less than four and a half seconds and a top speed of 220kph. That sounds fast for a heavyweight EV SUV that can last for over 400km on one full charge and it gets even more interesting because for show-off purposes, the EV9 GT is armed with its signature Virtual Gear Shift and electric Active Sound Design. It even comes with the same e-LSD from the EV6 GT, which helps with cornering stability by limiting wheelspin to the tires with less grip while torque is electronically routed to the tires with more traction.

The EV9 GT comes with a driver-selectable electronic control system (ECS). Accessed via the Drive Mode button on the steering wheel, the driver can select three different driving modes: Normal, Eco, and Sport. There's even a My Drive mode where drivers can personalize the EV9 GT's driving style judging by the shock damping, steering, and brake feel.

As expected, the Kia EV9 GT offers a wide array of safety features, including high beam assist, Highway Driving Assist 2, navigation-based smart cruise control, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Rear Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.

Being the most powerful three-row Kia SUV takes guts to be one and this new heavyweight fighter is Ssireum on all four wheels. Trying to wrestle with this EV SUV on a track day is a challenging feat but for cruising, it feels like a normal EV9. Love it or hate it, the EV9 GT is the beast of Kia's SUV lineup and although silent, it demands respect.

Available Colors: Snow White Pearl, Marble Grey, Pantera Metal, Aurora Black Pearl, Flare Red, and Pantera Matte Metal.

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