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Are you looking for a vehicle that will be great for your family? We know you need a car you can trust, one that fits into your family's life with ease. That's why we put together this list of five reasons why the 2024 Kia EV9 should be your family's next vehicle. 5 Reasons The 2024 Kia EV9 is the Choice for Your Family Comfort If you choose to ride in the EV9, you'll be choosing to ride in luxury. The first and second rows both offer lounge seats, allowing your passengers to lean back and relax during the drive. Those long trips with the kids just became a lot more bearable. Convenience Are you tired of being limited to one or two chargers in the front of your car? Well, now you can leave those problems in the past. With USB connections accessible by all three rows, nobody has to share anymore. Kia also offers an optional app service called Kia Connect, which allows you to check the charge of your car, plan out your route, and lock/unlock your vehicle before you even leave the house. Storage If you're all about maximum cargo space, you'll be delighted with your new car. The EV9 offers 20.2 cu ft of space behind the third row of seats, 43.5 cu ft behind the second row, and 81.7 cu ft behind the first row. That's a lot of room, ensuring you won't have to leave anything behind when you travel. Safety Your new Kia is big on safety, offering features like blind-spot monitoring, lane monitoring, and forward collision avoidance. Combining these features with the surround view monitor and full display mirror means you can be prepared for whatever your trip has in store. Performance With a 99.8 kWh battery offering a maximum estimated range of 304 miles per charge and up to 379 horsepower, your car will be ready and able to get you wherever you need to go. It also offers a DC fast charging option that can help cut your charge time down to around 30 minutes, so you can get back on the road in a hurry. Test Drive the Family-Friendly 2024 EV9 in Temple Hills, MD So if you're ready to put your family in the ultimate luxury electric SUV, come take a test drive with us at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills. We'll be happy to serve you and your family today.

Everything about the 2024 Kia EV9 is impressive, such as the Light Long Range model's incredible 304-mile EPA-estimated electric range. It's no wonder this outstanding fully electric EV is the winner of the 2024 World Car of the Year title. Learn more about why this EV is the perfect choice for your family. 2024 Kia EV9 Seating Capacity The 2024 EV9 can comfortably seat six or seven passengers, depending on the trim level. The Light RWD and Wind AWD trims can each seat seven passengers, while the Light Long Range AWD, Land AWD, and GT-Line AWD models seat six passengers. The total interior volume of this EV differs based on the seating configuration. The base trim and Wind AWD have a total passenger volume of 158.8 cubic feet. The Light Long Range RWD, Land AWD, and GT-Line AWD offer 160.3 cubic feet of interior volume with captain's chairs. When the Land AWD and GT-Line AWD models have lounge seats, the passenger volume is 157.6 cubic feet. What About Cargo Volume? With flexible seating features, the EV9 has great cargo volume. All trim levels of this EV offer 81.7 cubic feet of room behind the first row, 43.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row, and 20.2 cubic feet of dedicated cargo volume behind the third row. This EV also has a front cargo area for bonus space. The base trim and the Light Long Range AWD model have a front trunk with 3.2 cubic feet of storage volume. The Wind AWD, Land AWD, and GT-Line AWD models offer 1.8 cubic feet of front cargo storage space. What Is Seating Like? The base Light RWD trim has comfortable seating arrangements, such as the standard eight-way power-adjustable driver's and passenger's seat with two-way lumbar support. Heated and ventilated front seats are standard for the base trim. The base trim also has standard 60/40 folding second-row seats with a one-touch sliding function and 50/50 folding-reclining third-row seats. Recycled SynTex seating material is standard. Upper trims have advanced options, such as the 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with a two-way power leg extension on the Land AWD trim. The GT-Line model has heated and ventilated second-row seats. Eight-way power-adjustable second-row lounge seats are available for the Land AWD and GT-Line AWD trim levels. Does the EV9 Have LATCH Seating? The EV9 has a LATCH seating system to support child seats. A built-in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children system allows you to install or remove child seats quickly. The EV9 has four LATCH zones. From child seating to plenty of seating room for adults, the EV9 is an electric vehicle designed with passenger comfort in mind. Check out this fantastic model when you visit DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills.

Early in 2024, the Kia EV9 will make its American debut. The EV9 is an all-new, all-electric SUV from Kia and shows great promise as one of the top EVs in the SUV class. You can find this innovative Kia at your Temple Hills, MD dealership. Get to Know the All-New Kia EV9 The EV9 is loaded with impressive specs right off the bat. Kia estimates that the available driving range for some trim levels will be as much as 300 miles, while the fast charging time to get to 80% battery with a DC Fast Charger is only 24 minutes. This seven-seat SUV shines in the full-size SUV class and keeps up with heavy-duty competition since the EV9 can tow up to 5,000 lbs. The all-electric motor is very responsive, with an acceleration time of zero to sixty in five seconds. Some trims are available with dual-motor all-wheel drive to optimize all-weather handling and torque power. The maximum output of this SUV is 379 horsepower with 516 lb-ft of torque. Plus, the EV9 has a built-in power generator, so you can use your SUV to charge your devices. Charging The EV9 has flexible charging compatibility with home chargers and DC Fast Charger. A Level 2 240-volt charger can be used at home or on the road when you stop by one of the 41,000 available charging stations nationwide. The EV9 is also built with a heat pump for better battery conservation, which maintains the all-electric driving range even in the coldest weather. Convenience If the capability of this vehicle isn't impressive enough, drivers can also access a range of creature comforts in the EV9 cabin. For comfort, this SUV has available upgrades for the second-row captain's seats, reclining relaxation seats, and extra cargo storage. The EV9 also comes with standard driver assistance features for driving convenience and safety, such as collision avoidance and automatic emergency braking. When Will Your Temple Hills, MD Dealership Have This EV? The EV9 is slated for release in the last half of 2023 and the first half of 2024. As for when our dealership will have this SUV in stock, you can contact our team at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills. But if you're certain you won't need a test drive, then you can also consider preordering your EV9 right now. When you preorder your SUV, you will have first dibs on the EV9 when production starts. Kia is quickly becoming known as the industry leader in hybrid and electric vehicles. The 2024 EV9 is an excellent upgrade if you're already a fan of Kia plug-in hybrid models. Stop by DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills to ask about when you can take this EV out for a test drive.