Kia on Tuesday unveiled an off-road concept version of its EV9 electric SUV at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
The Kia EV9 ADVNTR adds typical off-road accoutrements to the three-row SUV, including a 3-inch suspension lift, new wheels and tires, light bars, and a roof rack. Kia isn’t discussing production possibilities, but the concept could serve as inspiration for the aftermarket industry that is SEMA’s primary audience.
Kia EV9 ADVNTR concept
No changes to the powertrain were discussed, but given its off-road mission, the ADVNTR likely features the optional dual-motor setup rated at 379 hp and 443 lb-ft in most grades. The concept’s chunky tires likely degrade EPA range from the 280 miles achieved by most all-wheel drive EV9 models.
The EV9 arrived for the 2024 model year as the second Kia EV based on the E-GMP platform shared with Hyundai and Genesis. We were so impressed that we named it Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024.
Kia EV9 ADVNTR concept
The 2025 Kia EV9 enters its second model year essentially unchanged, with a $700 price increase for the Light Long Range model. That’s the base single-motor trim level with the larger 99.8-kwh battery pack that’s standard on other EV9 models. It also happens to have the most EPA range, at 304 miles. The 2025 models are already subject to a recall to address a software issue that could cause digital gauge cluster to fail.
Kia also debuted an electric van concept called the PV5 WKNDR at the 2024 SEMA show. This is a more rugged version of the PV5 van concept Kia unveiled at CES 2024, designed for weekend adventures. The PV5 is one of several Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs) based on a modular design that Kia is expected to start producing in 2025, primarily for commercial use.
