The Hyundai Ioniq 9 marks the brand’s debut in the electric three-row SUV category. It becomes part of Hyundai’s growing EV lineup, alongside the Ioniq 5 compact SUV and the Ioniq 6 sedan. Hyundai cars all aim for a range of more than 300 miles, and the Ioniq 9 comes with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The spacious interior is reminiscent of Hyundai’s other Ioniq models. Pricing details will be revealed closer to the spring of 2025, when the Ioniq 9 becomes available for sale. Since its release in 2020, the Hyundai Palisade has been a popular car for growing families because it looks good, has many useful features, and isn’t too expensive. However, Hyundai’s first electric three-row SUV, the Ioniq 9, is a big problem. Trendy Design and a Distinctive Interior If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past four years, you’ve probably seen that Hyundai’s Ioniq models use pixels. To set themselves apart from cars with internal combustion engines, the Ioniq 5 SUV and Ioniq 6 vehicle both use the company’s Parametric Pixel design. The Ioniq 9 is the same. The front of the car stands out thanks to two straight LEDs in the lower fascia and a light bar that goes from fender to fender. The theme is carried over to the back of the car, which stays true to the concept car’s core. The same pixel pattern is used for the brake lights that go up and down around a big glass panel. The actual car has a long, flowing roofline that looks a lot like the idea, though the body lines are more defined in the final model. A Spacious and Welcoming Interior Hyundai describes Ioniq 9’s interior as “lounge-like,” and it’s easy to see why. The Ioniq 9 and many other EVs can have completely flat floors because there is no transmission tube. Although the Palisade has a shorter wheelbase, this one has a higher top by 1.6 inches. The captain’s chairs in the second row can swivel when the car is stopped, and some markets offer six- and seven-seat versions. The first and second seats have “Relaxation Seats” that are fully reclined, where you can sleep while your phone charges. The storage can be reached by people in the first and second rows by opening the center console from the front or the back. The console slides 7.5 inches forward and backward. On the dashboard, above the volume and climate control knobs, there is a single-bending display with two 12-inch screens that define the front seats. Hyundai says that all three rows of USB-C connectors are connected to the high-voltage battery instead of the 12-volt battery. This means that you can leave small devices plugged in without worrying about running out of extra power. Options for Performance It’s no surprise that the Kia EV9 SUV and the Ioniq 9 share many motor parts. When it comes out, the Ioniq 9 will have three different motor setups. Long-range RWD cars will have a single 215-horsepower motor on the back axle as standard. The motor is stronger on both wheels of a Performance AWD vehicle, while an extra 94-hp motor is on the front axle of a Long Range AWD vehicle. Reports say that Hyundai’s 110.3-kWh battery pack helps it go more than 300 miles on EPA tests in all models. Right now, the 99.8-kWh battery in long-range EV9 cars can go between 270 and 304 miles, based on how they are set up. Even though the 9 has a big battery, Hyundai says that its 800-volt design will let it charge from 10% to 80% on a 350 kW DC fast charger. A North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection will be built at the factory, which will allow it to connect to Tesla’s network of supercharging points. As for how fast the top Performance edition can go from 0 to 60 mph, Hyundai says it can do it in as little as 4.9 seconds. The Long Range model, which has all-wheel drive, takes 6.2 seconds. With 19-inch wheels, the rear-drive model moves more slowly and takes 8.4 seconds to hit 60 mph. We will know about pricing and trim levels once the Ioniq 9 comes out. However, the Ioniq 9’s price will not be very different from the EV9’s, which costs between $56,395 and more than $80,000 based on trim and options. In the first half of 2025, you’ll be able to buy the Ioniq 9 in Korea and the US. Later, Hyundai hopes to bring it to Europe and other places.
