Kia’s Concept EV9 on Display at Vivid Sydney Ahead of Australian Launch

Kia, the South Korean car manufacturer, is set to launch its all-electric EV9 in Australia in the third quarter of 2023. To generate excitement for the impending launch, Kia is displaying its Concept EV9 at Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music, and ideas. The Concept EV9 is currently on display in Circular Quad near the Sydney Opera House, set on a stage that lights up and showcases the innovative design of the electric SUV.

Kia’s General Manager of Marketing, Dean Norbiato, said that Vivid Sydney attracts a huge influx of domestic and international visitors to the city. He added that Kia feels honored to showcase the Concept EV9 for the first time in Australia. As a brand, Kia continues to evolve its experiential offerings to ensure it’s always representing Kia in a fresh and innovative light.

Kia’s Display at Vivid Sydney

Along with the Concept EV9, Kia is also displaying its most recent and powerful addition to its range, the all-electric EV6 GT. The EV6 GT has been positioned atop a 9.5m LED ramp that makes it look as though it is flying.

The Concept EV9 will be displayed during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup being jointly hosted in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to August 20.

Kia’s EV9: Pricing and Specifications

Kia has confirmed that the EV9 will launch in Australia in the third quarter of this year. However, pricing and availability details have not yet been announced. All signs point towards it being the brand’s most expensive model, priced between AU$90,000 (~$59,000) and AU$120,000 (~$79,000).

The EV9 is likely to be offered in similar configurations as it is in overseas markets, including a rear-wheel drive version with 201 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) as well as a twin-motor version with 378 hp and 442 lb-ft (600 Nm).

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