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Apr 4, 2024

Exciting news from Destination Kia of Utica! We’re delighted to announce that the 2024 Kia EV9 has achieved an extraordinary feat at the prestigious 2024 World Car Awards ceremony, held at the New York Auto Show. Kia’s groundbreaking all-electric SUV clinched top honors for both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle – a remarkable achievement indeed!

Handpicked by a distinguished panel of 100 automotive journalists representing 29 countries worldwide, the World Car Awards recognized the Kia EV9 for its innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive pricing. With fourth-generation battery technology and the cutting-edge E-GMP platform, the EV9 promises heightened performance and efficiency.

Established in 2003, the World Car Awards set the global standard for automotive excellence and innovation, highlighting outstanding achievements within the dynamic automotive industry. Prior to this year’s triumph, Kia had already secured three awards at the World Car Awards, with the Telluride named World Car of the Year and the Soul EV named World Urban Car in 2020, along with the Kia EV6 GT winning World Performance Car of the Year in 2023.

Since its debut as Kia’s first dedicated three-row EV SUV, the EV9 has amassed a collection of prestigious awards, including the “Family Cars” category at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards, the 2024 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, and “Best Premium SUV” at the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards!

Ready to experience award-winning excellence firsthand? Visit Destination Kia of Utica’s dealership at 5056 Commercial Drive, Yorkville, NY 13495, and take one of our available EV9 models out for a test drive! We have several trim levels waiting for you to explore on our lots today!