Kia has unveiled the 2026 iteration of its flagship electric SUV, the EV9, in the United States, handing over improved variety for picking out trims and introducing a brand-new Nightfall version with extraordinary styling.
Even as india solely offers the top-spec GT-Line, the US marketplace has capabilities for 4 trims: Light SR, Mild LR, wind, and Land, alongside the GT-Line.
The 2026 Kia EV9 brings fantastic range enhancements throughout its lineup. The GT-Line variant sees the maximum significant gain, including a further range of 16.1km for a complete claimed range of 451km. The wind and Land trims each benefit 4.8km, accomplishing 455km, even as the mild LR trim improves with the aid of 1.6km to 491km. The mild SR is geared up with a seventy six.1kwh battery, while the other trims function with a larger 99.8 kwh battery. For assessment, Kia claims a 561km range for the EV9 GT-Line on India's ARAI take a look at cycle.
The brand-new Dusk Edition, special to the Land trim, combines rugged aesthetics with better overall performance. It features 20-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, gloss black skid plates, fascia accents, aspect rails, mirrors, roof rails, and distinctive Dusk badging. Unlike standard "Black variants" in india, it introduces a unique Roadrider Brown outside color. Interior, the black subject matter continues with a sleek dashboard and dusk-particular sewing styles available in each six- and 7-seater layout.
A key highlight of the Nightfall Edition is its boost mode, which increases torque from 100 Nm to 700 Nm, matching the GT-Line's output for an extra dynamic driving revel.
The 2026 EV9 remains built on Kia's E-GMP platform, preserving its current battery options: 76.1 kwh for the mild SR and 99.8 kwh for different trims. Energy output varies from 201 bhp for the base version to 379 hp for higher trims, ensuring strong performance for this 3-row electric SUV.
Kia has adjusted pricing to enhance the EV9's cost in the US. The bottom mild SR remains unchanged at 54,900 USD. The light LR is now priced at fifty nine,900 USD (up from fifty seven,900 USD), the Land trim at 69,900 USD, and the GT-Line at seventy three,900 USD (formerly USD seventy one,900).
The 2026 Kia EV9 is now available inside the US, with no showed updates for the indian marketplace, where only the GT-Line is offered. The Dusk Edition's specific styling and overall performance improvements position the EV9 as a standout within the competitive electric-powered SUV section..jpg)
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