In case you nonetheless assume EVs are small, sluggish, and quirky-looking, Hyundai is out to show you unsuitable with its devoted lineup of Ioniq-badged battery-electric automobiles. The unique Ioniq 5 crossover now has firm, with the addition of the Ioniq 6 sedan and, debuting at this yr’s Los Angeles Auto Present, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SUV.
With the Ioniq 9, Hyundai’s lineup of battery-electric automobiles expands in a number of methods. It’s the third mannequin to put on the Ioniq badge and the largest of the road. But the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9’s drivetrain guarantees to retain the sporty efficiency of the model’s smaller EVs, together with a variety of 335 miles between expenses.
It joins an rising record of three-row EVs, such because the Rivian R1S, Tesla Mannequin X, and the EV9 from sibling South Korean model Kia. It will possibly accommodate as much as seven passengers and boasts as much as 46.7 cubic toes of cargo area with the again bench folded down.
When Ioniq 9 rolls into showrooms subsequent yr, there might be a number of trims to select from. It should additionally provide a selection of powertrain configurations delivering as a lot as 335 miles between expenses — or, if you happen to’re keen to sacrifice a little bit of vary, sporty 0-60 launches of lower than 5 seconds.
The brand new Hyundai EV provides numerous premium options and onboard expertise and can enable motorists so as to add new options and features, the automaker guarantees, utilizing Ioniq 9’s smartphone-style Over-the-Air replace system.
Exterior Design
Underpinning Ioniq 9 is a model of the E-GMP “architecture” used for the smaller Ioniq 5 and 6 fashions. This versatile platform right here boasts a 123.2-inch wheelbase. It stretches 199.2 inches in whole size. In case you’re checking my math, that’s practically 2 inches longer than the EV9 however an inch shorter than the R1S.
The Hyundai SUV stands tall, at 70.5 inches, making it straightforward to get out and in and making certain loads of headroom, even within the again row. It has a width of 77.95 inches, offering ample shoulder room, as nicely.
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Phrases like “athletic” and “muscular” have turn out to be painful cliches relating to new product previews. Nonetheless, Ioniq 9 does exude a sense of energy and roominess with a design that Hyundai dubs “Aerosthetic.” That’s marked by some distinctive options, beginning with the “Parametric Pixels” lighting design, back and front, a vertical reduce line slicing by way of the rear doorways, and a big, angled D-pillar.
You’ll additionally spot the curious inserts atop the wheel wells. In an unique interview, designer Simon Loasby instructed me that they may make it straightforward so as to add bolder, flaring arches if Hyundai follows by way of on plans so as to add an off-road-oriented Ioniq 9 XRT bundle.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Inside Design
One of many key advantages of utilizing a skateboard-style platform just like the E-GMP is that key drivetrain elements, together with the large battery pack, are moved beneath the floorboards. That frees up passenger area – with Ioniq 9’s rear bench now greater than a penalty field.
And there’s loads of cargo area: 21.9 cubic toes with the again row up, and 46.7 cubic toes with it down. Add a modest frunk beneath the hood, offering extra room to your stuff whereas holding it locked away.
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Ioniq 9’s inside is a good-looking affair and has a extra upscale really feel than many may count on from a Hyundai-badged car. If something, it’s higher appointed than the Tesla Mannequin X, ostensibly a luxurious car. The format doesn’t stray removed from that of the smaller Ioniq 5 and 6 fashions, with a horizontal format accenting its width.
What seems to be a panoramic show conceals twin 12-inch digital screens, one offering driver information, the opposite serving infotainment duties. And there’s a lot extra to debate about what the latter touchscreen can do in a second.
Throughout a sneak preview for a handful of us automotive scribes, Hyundai confirmed off the U.S. and abroad variations of Ioniq 9. Among the many most notable variations, the European bundle will get a cutting-edge exterior digicam system that replaces its typical aspect view mirrors.
Photos are displayed on small screens on the ahead a part of the entrance doorways. This method reduces wind noise and range-cheating drag. Sadly, digicam mirrors have but to be accredited by American security regulators — although which may change quickly.
Powertrain
All variations of the electrical SUV draw energy from a 110.3-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. However there are a number of completely different drivetrain layouts:
Ioniq 9 Lengthy-Vary RWD has a single rear motor producing 215 horsepower and getting you to 60 in 8.4 seconds
Ioniq 9 Lengthy-Vary AWD provides a second, small motor up entrance kicking in one other 80 horsepower, with launch instances reduce to six.2 seconds
Ioniq 9 AWD Efficiency makes use of an identical motors, back and front, to spice up a mixed output of 422 horsepower, yielding launch instances of 4.9 seconds
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Ioniq 9’s digital management system permits dynamic torque vectoring to assist enhance cornering at increased speeds. And the EV additionally options an Auto Terrain system that acknowledges completely different highway situations to immediately alter numerous car settings.
Towing is rated at a most of 5,000 kilos for U.S. fashions.
Vary & Charging
Hyundai has but to launch further specs for every mannequin however confirms the Lengthy-Vary RWD bundle will yield an EPA-estimated 335 miles per cost.
In the meantime, in line with Hyundai, all variations will be capable to go from a ten% to 80% state-of-charge in as little as 24 minutes, largely due to an uncommon 400/800V electrical structure. This structure permits Ioniq 9 to faucet the complete potential of essentially the most highly effective 350kW DC public chargers.
The automaker hasn’t but launched charging information for 240-volt Stage 2 programs, however, based mostly on the scale of the battery pack, that probably needs to be an in a single day operation with a drained pack.
Know-how
As you’d count on of an EV concentrating on household consumers, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 boasts a variety of security options, beginning with 10 airbags. There’s an intensive record of normal superior driver help programs, or ADAS, together with ahead collision warning with auto-braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping help, and extra.
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Hyundai retains everybody powered up with an assortment of 100W USB-C ports for all three roads. If wanted, motorists can faucet into the EV’s large battery pack to energy up a camp or worksite and even hold the lights on and fridge working at residence within the occasion of a blackout. There’s even a tray you may slide your smartphone into for a dose of sterilizing UV rays.
Ioniq 9 has a built-in Alexa-style voice assistant and provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Talking of smartphones, the EV’s OTA expertise permits Hyundai to ship software program updates to repair glitches or provide updates and even solely new software-driven options.
This “Features on Demand (FoD) service is a unique offering that allows IONIQ 9 customers to further personalize their vehicle with digital upgrades purchased from the online store,” Hyundai famous.
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Pricing & Availability
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 might be one of many first EVs to roll out of the newly opened Metaplant in Georgia. Hyundai has not but confirmed whether or not that may qualify it for all or some federal EV tax credit when bought outright. When leased, it ought to qualify for as much as $7,500 in these incentives.
Manufacturing is ready to start early within the new yr, and the automobiles will go on sale through the first half of 2025.
Hyundai has but to disclose pricing, however we are able to get a tough sense of the place it can land by trying out the same Kia EV9. That three-row mannequin begins round $56,000 — earlier than factoring in supply charges and reductions — and tops out within the low $80,000 vary.
