Motoring

Kia EV9 Receives Prestigious Woman-Centric Accolade

by: BTM - Tue, 02 Apr 2024

The Kia EV9 has been named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ by a panel of judges at the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).

Following in-depth evaluations by 75 women motoring journalists from 52 countries across five continents, the Kia EV9 emerged triumphant from a field of 63 contenders. With a seven-seat capacity and innovative design, the all-electric SUV sets new standards in the electric SUV segment, showcasing advanced technology and exceptional performance. Noteworthy features include bidirectional charging and ultra-fast charging capabilities, which set benchmarks for convenience and efficiency.

The judges praised the EV9 as a groundbreaking addition to the electric vehicle market, citing its affordability, user-friendliness, and widespread appeal. Kia’s innovation in crafting a large SUV with outstanding aerodynamics and advanced technology, as well the SUV’s family-friendly interior and familiar driving experience, was commended. Kia was lauded for delivering a future-proof, multi-purpose electric vehicle with exceptional energy efficiency.

This year’s recognition for the EV9 follows the triumph of the Kia Niro last year, which was named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2023’ in the 2023 WWCOTY awards.

The Kia EV9 is available at Kia Bahrain showrooms, with pricing expected to start from BD 20,699 (Approx starting price). Book your test drive at https://www.kiabahrain.com/home/_book_test_drive to experience the award-winning electric SUV firsthand.