The South Korean automotive brand KIA has revealed its latest all-electric car with a retro-futuristic design called the EV9 SUV. The car comes from KIA's EV6 and EV6 GT lines, which were also all-electric SUVs.
The car has a square-like exterior with a clean look and durable capabilities. The car also consists of vertically rectangular front lights with LED daytime running, and the large rear has two simple oversized lights. The interior comprises two 12.3" touch screens for the infotainment system, a five-inch display for the driver, and three rows of seats.
Furthermore, the middle-row seats have technicalities similar to a swiveling captain's chair, allowing people to flip around to face the rear seats. Additionally, the car will debut a standout feature: its Automode, which contains several autonomous-driving features. The car's battery is also expected to be larger than the EV6's 77.4kWh battery. The car will be launched at the end of the year.
Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs
KIA Reveals Its Retro-Futuristic Designed All-Electric EV9 SUV
Trend Themes
1. Retro-futuristic Electric Vehicles - Opportunity for vehicle manufacturers to incorporate designs inspired by the past, while combining modern technology to create cutting-edge electric vehicles.
2. Autonomous Driving Features - Development of comprehensive autonomous driving features will enable safer, more efficient driving, as well as opportunity to integrate new technologies, such as AI and machine learning.
3. Advanced Infotainment Systems - Increased demand for high-tech infotainment systems, incorporating larger touch screens, voice-activated controls, and cutting-edge software all tailored towards enhancing the driver's experience.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunity for car manufacturers to explore new designs for electric vehicles, incorporate advanced autonomous driving features, and develop high-tech infotainment systems.
2. Technology - Opportunities for tech companies to collaborate with vehicle manufacturers in developing AI, machine learning, and other technologies aimed at enhancing autonomous driving capabilities, as well as developing high-tech infotainment systems.
3. Design - Opportunity for product designers to work with automotive manufacturers in creating new retro-futuristic designs for electric vehicles that combine historical aesthetic influences with cutting-edge, modern technology.