{"id":267751,"date":"2024-09-11T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-kia-ev9-gt-line-recognized-as-a-2024-wards-10-best-engines-propulsion-systems-winner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T15:10:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:10:02","slug":"el-kia-ev9-gt-line-es-reconocido-como-el-ganador-de-los-10-mejores-motores-y-sistemas-de-propulsion-de-wards-en-el-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-kia-ev9-gt-line-es-reconocido-como-el-ganador-de-los-10-mejores-motores-y-sistemas-de-propulsion-de-wards-en-el-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"KIA EV9 GT-LINE RECOGNIZED AS A 2024 WARDS 10 BEST ENGINES &amp; PROPULSION SYSTEMS WINNER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>EV9 GT-Line&#8217;s powertrain praised for performance and range<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Latest accolade marks EV9&#8217;s second Wards 10 Best award in its debut year<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line has been named a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines &amp; Propulsion Systems winner. The annual awards evaluate all-new or significantly improved engines and electric propulsion systems, and this latest accolade marks the EV9&#8217;s second Wards 10 Best award in its first year on sale, following its recognition as a 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors &amp; UX winner earlier this year.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6aaaleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6aaaleft\" title=\"Kia EV9 GT-Line Recognized as a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines &amp; Propulsion Systems Winner\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2502423\/2024_EV9.jpg\" alt=\"Kia EV9 GT-Line Recognized as a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines &amp; Propulsion Systems Winner\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;For the experts at Wards to recognize the EV9 for both its powertrain and interior in the same year speaks volumes,&#8221; said Steven Center, COO &amp; EVP, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span>. &#8220;This latest honor affirms that our model line flagship vehicle offers a complete package for Kia customers who aspire to own a world-class all-electric three-row SUV.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Wards editors praised the EV9 GT-Line&#8217;s powertrain for its ability to exceed expectations and deliver real life practicality. Furthermore, they highlighted the EV9 GT-Line&#8217;s range retention, power generation, propulsion systems noise, vibration and harshness, and its ability to handle everyday driving as leading factors for the winning position.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This car rocks in performance mode, but you don&#8217;t really need to put it there. Normal gives you plenty and is a blast to drive,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">David Zoia<\/span>, Wards contributing editor. &#8220;The performance is even more notable given this is a 3-row vehicle.&#8221;\u00a0The scoring for Wards 10 Best Engines &amp; Propulsion Systems is based on evaluating the system&#8217;s ability to perform in everyday life, including observed fuel economy or electric efficiency. For the 2024 awards, 34 vehicles were evaluated; with 25 of those being electrified.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 EV9 GT-Line is based on the E-GMP platform and is equipped with a standard 99.8-kWh battery and a dual-motor, 283-kW (379-hp) torque vectoring all-wheel-drive configuration providing up to 516 lb.-ft. of torque.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> \u2013 about us<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Irvine, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span> continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World&#8217;s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the &#8220;Official Automotive Partner&#8221; of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>*Certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV\/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV\/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> from U.S. and globally sourced parts.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For media information, including photography, visit\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4251893-1&amp;h=2468475407&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2F&amp;a=www.kiamedia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>www.kiamedia.com<\/i><\/a><i>.\u00a0To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4251893-1&amp;h=3912677294&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert&amp;a=www.kiamedia.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fnewsalert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>www.kiamedia.com\/us\/en\/newsalert<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgba2aleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgba2aleft\" title=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4251893-1&amp;h=2992477262&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2502423%2F2024_EV9.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2502423%2F2024_EV9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2502423\/2024_EV9.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4251893-1&amp;h=250933816&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1442697%2FKia_New_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1442697\/Kia_New_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  <span class=\"xn-person\">Kia America<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>EV9 GT-Line&#8217;s powertrain praised for performance and range<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Latest accolade marks EV9&#8217;s second Wards 10 Best award in its debut year<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">IRVINE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 11, 2024<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line has been named a 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines &amp; Propulsion Systems winner. 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