JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com \u2013 The market for large premium electric Sport\nUtility Vehicles (SUVs) is becoming increasingly crowded. While the\nsegment was previously dominated by European brands, Korean\nmanufacturers are now showing their mettle with innovations that are no\nless radical.<\/p>\n
Two names drawing attention are Volvo EX90 and Kia EV9. Both offer a\nthree-row chassis configuration, packed with cutting-edge technology,\nand instant performance typical of eco-friendly cars. Yet each brings a\ndifferent design philosophy and technical approach.<\/p>\n
The design lines tend toward a minimalist, smooth, aerodynamic\nemphasis. The signature headlight, the \u2018Thor\u2019s Hammer\u2019, has shifted to\ndigital matrix LED technology that can open and close mechanically when\nthe lamps are switched on.<\/p>\n
In contrast to the EX90, the Kia EV9 presents a bolder face with its\nBold for Nature language. Its silhouette is boxy with sharp, aggressive\nlines. The front face adopts the Digital Tiger Face complete with\nvertical Star Map LED lighting that looks futuristic.<\/p>\n
Visually, the EV9 appears more intimidating on the road and\nsuccessfully blurs the line between concept car and mass-produced\nproduction car.<\/p>\n
The materials used also focus on sustainability. Instead of genuine\nleather, Volvo uses premium wool fabric or Nordico material created from\nrecycled plastic bottles and bio-resin.<\/p>\n
When it comes to third-row seating space, the EX90 offers legroom\nthat is still reasonably comfortable for full-grown adults or older\nteenagers.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Kia EV9\u2019s cabin is designed like a walking living room\nor lounge. The dashboard houses a dual panoramic display of 12.3 inches,\nstill paired with several hidden tactile physical buttons for quick\naccess to the climate control and audio.<\/p>\n
A key advantage of the EV9 is its middle-row seating configuration\noption. Kia offers a Captain Seat variant with Relaxation Mode featuring\na leg rest, allowing it to recline to nearly zero-gravity posturing when\nthe vehicle is charging.<\/p>\n
As a brand synonymous with safety, Volvo equips the EX90 with an\ninvisible shield through advanced ADAS technology.<\/p>\n
The Nvidia DRIVE computer processes data in real time to create a\n360-degree map around the car, and can detect pedestrians up to 250\nmetres away in total darkness.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the Kia EV9 is no less impressive. Relying on the\nE\u2011GMP platform, the EV9 comes with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).<\/p>\n
This means the car can act as a giant power bank capable of supplying\nup to 3.6 kW to run household appliances during a blackout or while\ncamping. A similar feature is also offered by the EV9.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/premium-electric-suv-comparison-volvo-ex90-vs-kia-ev9-1779542718", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }