Who says driving a three-row SUV has to be boring? Kia proudly proves otherwise with the 2026 EV9 GT-Line, an unsuspecting powerhouse that’s guaranteed to add excitement to every drive. As your trusted Kia dealer near Katy, we’re thrilled to showcase this all-new trim for 2026 and why it’s the perfect fit for families with a sense of adventure, style, and performance. 

An Interior Fit for Texas Royalty 

As a three-row SUV, the 2026 EV9 is spacious and functional. Each trim enhances that space with exclusive details, all setting the stage for the luxurious GT-Line. 

The entry-level EV9 Light has traditional three-row bench seating with heated and ventilated power front seats trimmed in Kia’s SynTex material. The Light Long Range adds a power sunroof. The Wind adds dual sunroofs and a memory driver’s seat with exterior mirror integration. 

The EV9 Land offers significant upgrades that carry over to the GT-Line. Rather than three bench seats, the trims add heated and ventilated captain’s chairs to the second row. As the driver, you’ll enjoy the same amenities via the Driver’s Memory Seat with Relaxation Mode and an integrated leg rest. The tilt and telescopic steering wheel is also heated for those chilly Katy mornings. 

The GT-Line features a few subtle details and more available upgrades. Its interior is upgraded with a premium headliner and exclusive SynTex seating. You can also opt for your copilot to have the same style of seat with Relaxation Mode and a powered leg rest. 

Designed to Stand Out in the Crowd 

The 2026 EV9 is boldly styled, defying expectations as a three-row SUV with its aggressive stance and modern aesthetic. Kia’s signature design philosophy guarantees the EV9 will turn heads, even more so with the GT-Line. Kia differentiates the EV9 trims with exclusive wheels. The Light sits on 19-inch alloy wheels, and the Land rolls on 20-inch wheels with a black and machined finish. The GT-Line is instantly recognizable by its beefier, 21-inch alloy wheels finished in black and dark silver. The upgraded tires complement its exclusive exterior details, which include a unique front fascia, black trim, and roof rails that reflect its athleticism. 

The EV9’s stunning color palette in 2026 enhances these exclusive details. For example, premium hues like Ebony Black transform the SUV into a stealthy, sleek road warrior. Vibrant options, like Ocean Blue, provide a stark contrast to the GT-Line’s blacked-out exterior elements. Other colors include Panthera Metal, Glacial White Pearl, Ivory Silver, and Panthera Metal Matte. Katy drivers looking for something truly unique can opt for two-tone options, such as Wolf Gray with Ebony Black or Glacial White Pearl with Ebony Black. 

Packed with Tech

As an all-electric SUV, it’s only fitting that the 2026 EV9 is packed with innovative technologies to keep you connected, engaged, and entertained. Kia does an exceptional job of adding tangible value across the EV9’s lineup, treating the top-tier GT-Line to a larger digital landscape. 

The 2026 EV9 Light sets an impressive baseline by offering 29.6 inches of panoramic displays, starting with its 12.3-inch infotainment system that features navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s also equipped with a wireless phone charger and six USB-C fast charging ports, ensuring everyone can keep their devices charged and ready. 

Climbing the trim lineup to the Land AWD enhances the SUV’s already impressive layout by adding a 14-speaker Meridian Premium audio system. The top-tier GT-Line elevates that landscape to the next level with its 12-inch head-up display, which projects vital performance insights on the windshield, heightening your focus and keeping you informed as you navigate your life in and around Katy. 

Instilling Confidence in Every Situation 

The 2026 EV9 GT-Line is built to instill confidence and keep you in control when it matters most. Kia achieves this with the EV9’s active and passive safety features, which enhance your situational awareness and actively mitigate the potential for collisions. As a top-tier trim, the GT-Line has every feature imaginable. 

Kia’s Auto Emergency Braking Technology features pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection, utilizing a front camera and radar to monitor the road ahead for potential obstacles. The detection system is advanced enough to assist when navigating intersections, alerting you to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists approaching from the left or right. The GT-Line’s Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist provides similar coverage behind the SUV, while Blind-Spot Detection Technology monitors obstacles at the sides of the SUV. Kia equips the GT-Line with a full display digital rearview mirror that provides a live stream of the area behind the SUV, which is enhanced by the GT-Line’s front, rear, and side parking sensors. 

Parking a three-row SUV like the EV9 GT-Line has never been easier, thanks to Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 and features like Front and Side Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist. The EV9’s Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 is a testament to Kia’s ingenuity, as it lets you remotely maneuver the SUV in and out of a parking space. Beyond easier parking, the EV9 GT-Line also features Highway Driving Assist 2 and Lane Following Assist 2. The technologies streamline your experience cruising at highway speeds by monitoring traffic and making the necessary adjustments to maintain a safe distance and speed. 

Easy to Recharge 

Electric vehicles are still relatively new, meaning that many new EV owners face a learning curve. Kia lessens that learning curve with the EV9 by making it easy to recharge at home or on the road. The EV9 GT-Line is equipped with a dual-level 120-volt and 240-volt portable charging cable that works at home and at public charging stations across North America. You can plug the EV9 GT-Line into a standard wall outlet, or opt to have a Qmerit Level 2 charging station installed in your garage for more efficient recharging. 

When you’re on the road, you can recharge at thousands of public charging stations, including over 18,000 Tesla Superchargers and 40,000 DC fast-charging stations. The EV9 offers ultra-fast DC charging compatibility with its built-in NACS charge port. As a result, fast-charging can replenish the EV9 GT-Line’s battery from 10 to 80% in less than 30 minutes. 

Additionally, Kia truly thinks of everything and ensures the EV9 GT-Line is versatile and ready for any environment. The SUV features an onboard power generator that extends its versatility. It’s also equipped with a cold-climate range-preserving heat pump. While the Texas heat is undeniable, the EV9’s cold-climate heat pump ensures it’s ready for colder temperatures, preserving the range and improving charging performance as temperatures plummet. 

Exciting to Drive 

The 2026 EV9 GT-Line defies every expectation of how a three-row SUV should handle. While most are sluggish and inefficient, the EV9 GT-Line delivers plenty of excitement behind the wheel. Kia accomplishes this feat with the EV9 GT-Line’s potent heartbeat. Its dual-motor electric powertrain works with an all-wheel drivetrain to put 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of instant torque at your feet. The output is extraordinary, making the EV9 GT-Line engaging, responsive, and competent in any situation. 

The EV9 GT-Line’s self-leveling rear suspension enhances the experience and the SUV’s capability. The suspension guarantees an exceptionally smooth ride, encouraging you to explore terrain beyond the Katy city limits. With 7.8 inches of ground clearance and larger, 21-inch alloy wheels, the GT-Line is certainly up for adventure and can even tow loads up to 5,000 lbs.