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The 2024 Kia EV9 and Kia Sportage Hybrid have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Edmunds Top Rated Awards. The all-new Kia EV9, in its inaugural year, secured dual accolades as the Edmunds Top Rated Electric SUV and the esteemed Edmunds Top Rated Best of the Best. The Kia Sportage Hybrid, now in its second year, has impressively retained the Edmunds Top Rated SUV title for the second consecutive year.
Kia America’s COO and EVP, Steven Center, expressed pride in the achievement. “We are proud to receive these awards for the all-new Kia EV9 and the capable Kia Sportage Hybrid, both being superb examples of Kia’s multiple pathways to electrification,” he stated. This recognition underscores Kia’s commitment to advancing electrification in the automotive sector.
The selection process for the Edmunds Top Rated Awards involves rigorous testing and evaluation by Edmunds’ editorial team. This includes exclusive assessments like the Edmunds EV Range Test™ and Edmunds EV Charging Test™ for electric vehicles. The Edmunds Top Rated Best of the Best award, determined at the editors’ discretion, reflects a vehicle’s overall impact, innovation, and relevance to consumers.
Edmunds’ Editor-in-Chief, Alistair Weaver, lauded the Kia EV9. “Few vehicles have ever impressed our test team more than the Kia EV9,” he remarked. He highlighted the EV9’s groundbreaking role in offering a three-row electric SUV at an accessible price point, setting a new benchmark in the industry.
The Kia EV9 represents a milestone in Kia’s vision for an electrified future. It combines electric vehicle innovation with the practicality of traditional three-row SUVs. The EV9 offers features crucial to consumers, including ample interior space, cargo capacity, towing capability, advanced vehicle dynamics, luxurious interior designs, and fast charging capabilities.
About Kia America: Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America is renowned for its high-quality vehicles, as reflected in numerous automotive quality surveys. Recognized as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, Kia maintains its status as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA. The company offers a diverse range of vehicles, including gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric models, distributed through over 775 dealers across the U.S. Several of Kia’s cars and SUVs are proudly assembled in America.
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