Kia EV9 takes double victory at 2024 World Car Awards
The Kia EV9 has the rare distinction of having achieved a dual victory at the World Car Awards – World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle 2024.
The jury of 100 automotive journalists representing 29 countries recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive price point.
Based on the E-GMP platform, the EV9 is the first Kia to feature fourth-generation battery technology for improved performance.
Ollie Sleator of Sleator Kia in Mullingar, speaking to the Westmeath Examiner when the EV9 had just arrived in the showroom in the autumn, said: “We’re delighted to have the EV9 here at Sleator Kia. We also have the EV6, which was one of our top sellers last year, and we have the E-Niro available, all fully stocked, and with great offers, low interest rates – serious offers. Give us a call on 04493 96565.”
Established in 2003, the World Car Awards are the a premier standard for automotive excellence and leadership, celebrating remarkable accomplishments within a rapidly changing automotive industry. Prior to the 2024 event, Kia had already claimed three wins at the World Car Awards: the Telluride as World Car of the Year and the Soul EV as World Urban Car in 2020, and the Kia EV6 GT as World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.
Ho Sung Song, CEO at Kia, said: “We are hugely honoured that the 2024 EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. This triumph is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and design excellence.
“The Kia EV9’s continued success will drive us to keep delivering exceptional vehicles that redefine the driving experience for customers around the world,”
Two wins in the World Car Awards add to an already impressive haul of accolades for the Kia EV9. Since its introduction as Kia’s first dedicated three-row EV SUV, the EV9 has collected a number of prizes, including winning ‘Family Car of the Year’ at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards, overall ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Best Premium Electric Car’ at the 2024 DrivingElectric Awards; and most recently being named ‘UK Car of the Year 2024’.
Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America, added: “The EV9 is a clear representation of Kia’s vision, and further evidence of our dedication to quality. This award cements Kia’s standing as the frontrunner in sustainable mobility solutions that go beyond conventional automobiles. We share this honour with our global teams who contributed their utmost efforts to drive EV9’s success.”