Kia EV9 GT: seven-seater gets 501bhp and sports car pace

Kia's biggest car can now dispatch the 0-60mph sprint in just 4.3sec

The Kia EV9 GT has been unveiled as one the UK’s fastest seven-seaters, capable of dispatching 0-60mph in just 4.3sec. The electric SUV packs a dual-motor powertrain, with a 215bhp motor mounted on the front axle and another 362bhp unit at the rear, combining for 501bhp. That’s 123bhp more than the current EV9 range-topper, the GT-Line S. That makes it quicker than the 493bhp Land Rover Defender 130 V8, which hits 62mph in 5.4sec.

It gets electronic suspension, which adjusts its firmness based on the car’s drive mode, in addition to an electronic limited-slip differential that distributes power to the wheels with the most traction. It also has a special set of 21in alloy wheels shod with Continental SportContact tyres with a 285mm cross-section. Stopping power is said to have been boosted by the fitment of larger front brakes.

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