Kia EV9 selected as ‘Top Three in the World’ in twin 2024 World Car Awards categories

• Kia EV9 named as a Top Three in the World finalist for World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle titles
• Panel of more than 100 esteemed automotive journalists recognised appeal of Kia’s flagship all-electric SUV
• World Car Awards winners to be crowned at New York International Auto Show on 27 March 2024

The Kia EV9 has been named as a Top Three in the World finalist in two categories for the upcoming 2024 World Car Awards. The selection places the all-electric EV9 as a contender in the final round of judging for the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle titles.

Inaugurated in 2003, the World Car Awards are renowned globally as a benchmark for excellence, celebrating outstanding achievements in the automotive industry. Recognition for the Kia EV9 in this year’s competition comes from a jury of more than 100 accomplished global automotive journalists.

The EV9 is Kia’s first dedicated three-row all-electric SUV. Embodying bold and modern design, the flagship SUV offers the latest in EV technology as well as exceptional versatility and generous space for all occupants. With an 5-star Euro NCAP rating, the EV9 won a 2023 ‘Good Design Award’ in the transportation category, with its ‘Ki’ entertainment system scoring a second ‘Good Design Award’ in the interactive media category. It has also been named to Popular Science’s “2023 Best of What’s New” awards, with the editorial team recognising Kia’s flagship for its inventive use of interior materials that ticked all of the boxes on the publication’s ‘10 Must-have Items’ list.