Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!
The Kia EV9 has made history by winning the prestigious Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), marking a significant achievement for the brand. This award completes a clean sweep of the world’s top three design awards for the EV9, solidifying its position as a design leader in the electric vehicle market. Recognized for its innovative design, sustainability, and forward-thinking approach, the EV9 is a flagship model for Kia’s commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.
Key Highlights:
- Kia EV9 wins Gold at the 2024 IDEA Design Awards.
- Marks Kia’s first-ever IDEA Gold trophy.
- Completes a clean sweep of top three global design awards: Red Dot, iF Design, and IDEA.
- Awarded in the Automotive and Transportation category.
- Innovative design philosophy based on Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ concept.
- Recognized for its futuristic design, sustainability, and usability.
- EV9 serves as a key model in Kia’s sustainable mobility strategy.
Kia’s all-electric EV9 SUV received this distinguished honor in the Automotive and Transportation category at the IDEA 2024 awards ceremony held in Austin, Texas. The award reflects the EV9’s design excellence, innovation, and its alignment with Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ philosophy, which balances the tension between nature and modernity.
Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design, expressed the company’s dedication to creating products that meet both emotional and functional needs. He stated: “Good design should always represent the relationship between our users, our products, and our brand, and we believe that the EV9 achieves that.”
Design Features of the Kia EV9:
- Digital Tiger Face and Digital Pattern Lighting Grille.
- Vertical headlamps and defined body lines for a futuristic look.
- Focus on sustainability with the use of bio-based materials.
- Innovative blend of modernity and nature, reflecting Kia’s creative philosophy.
The IDEA awards, now in their 44th year, are among the most prestigious in the global design community. The EV9’s win follows its previous accolades at Red Dot and iF Design, and reinforces Kia’s position as a leader in design innovation.
Since its launch in 2023, the EV9 has also earned multiple World Car Awards titles, including World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. This flagship SUV underscores Kia’s ambition to remain at the forefront of sustainable mobility with vehicles that emphasize both style and environmental responsibility.
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!
