Kia America unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With an estimated 501 horsepower propelled through dual electric motors mounted front and rear, the EV9 GT is targeted to hit 60 mph in just 4.

Kia has introduced the 2025 EV9 GT, and here are some features and specs that make it an enticing option in the segment.

The new trim boosts horsepower from 379 to 501 and adds fake gear shifts (but just a reminder: 3-row SUVs are not sportscars)

Every 2025 Kia EV9 model is based on the brand’s E-GMP platform, which also underpins the likes of the EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Ioniq 6 models. The parent company's past work on sporty EVs has helped to inform this latest product, which seems to combine fan-favorite elements from both Hyundai and Kia EVs.

Kia has expanded its EV9 line-up with the introduction of a new range-topping GT model.Following a similar theme to other electric models within the Korean firm’s range, the new EV9 GT brings a host of performance-focused revisions while retaining the standard car’s seven-seater practicality.

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