Kia’s flagship electric SUV, the EV9, has secured the prestigious Gold trophy at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), marking a first-ever Gold win for the automaker at this event. Following earlier victories at the Red Dot ‘Best of Best’ and iF Design Gold awards, the EV9 continues to gain recognition.
This electric SUV impressed judges in the Automotive and Transportation category, reflecting Kia’s bold ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. With its latest win, the EV9 adds another accolade to an already impressive list, which includes two honours at the World Car Awards 2024.
Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design, celebrated the recognition: “Guided by the principles of our ‘Opposites United’ creative philosophy, at Kia we are dedicated to the creation of inspiring and authentic products that fulfil customers’ emotional needs just as powerfully as they do their mobility, practicality and sustainability requirements.”
Habib acknowledged the significance of the EV9’s award trifecta: “To have the creative and innovative nature of our design values recognized – first by the Red Dot and iF Design Awards, and now with a Gold at IDEA – is immensely gratifying, not just for the Kia design team, but for all our global colleagues.”
“Such recognition inspires us to continue pursuing groundbreaking sustainable mobility solutions for our customers,” he added.
With this award, Kia reaffirms its dedication to forward-thinking design, setting a new standard for electric vehicles in the automotive world.
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