The Kia EV9 has found success as one of America’s first mainstream three-row electric SUVs. Now Hyundai is getting its own version with the new Ioniq 9. Featuring the same E-GMP electric platform as its Kia cousin, the new Ioniq 9 promises plenty of space, lavish features and a long range: more than 300 miles per trim.
The Ioniq 9 is powered by a 110.3 kilowatt-hour (net) battery pack. The base Long Range model gets a single electric motor driving the rear wheels, while Hyundai offers a Long Range variant with two motors and a Performance model with two motors.
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The single-motor Long Range model produces 215 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The dual-motor Long Range version delivers 310 hp and 445 lb-ft, while the Performance model delivers an impressive 430 hp and 515 lb-ft. The fastest Ioniq 9 reaches 100 kilometers per hour in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
Hyundai doesn’t yet have range figures for the dual-motor models, but the company says each version of the Ioniq 9 will have a range of more than 300 miles. The base model with one motor gets an estimated 335 miles per charge. Connect it to a DC fast charger with a capacity of 350 kilowatts and it charges the Ioniq from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes. The Ioniq 9 even has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
| Trimming | Battery | Export | Range |
| Ioniq 9 single motor with long range | 110.3 kilowatt hours | 215 HP / 258 LB-FT | 335 miles (estimated) |
| Ioniq 9 dual motor with long range | 110.3 kilowatt hours | 310 hp / 445 lb-ft | To be determined |
| Ioniq 9 dual engine performance | 110.3 kilowatt hours | 430 HP / 515 LB-FT | To be determined |
With enough space for six or seven people inside, depending on configuration, second-row passengers can enjoy Hyundai’s new Relaxation Seats, which feature a Dynamic Touch Massage function. The first and second rows also lie completely flat and the second row swivels, so you can come face to face with the passengers in the third row (but only when the vehicle is stationary).
Environmentally friendly upholstery covers the seats and interior panels. The materials range from sustainably sourced leather to recycled polyethylene terephthalate fabric and even wool. The driver and front passenger have access to two 12.0-inch screens: one central touchscreen and a secondary digital instrument cluster. And an eight-speaker audio system comes standard, while a 14-speaker Bose system is available as an option.
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With a wheelbase of 123.2 inches and an overall length of 199.2 inches, the Ioniq 9 is plenty spacious. It has 74.8 inches of headroom and 80.7 inches of legroom with the second and third rows combined. The battery configuration also means the Ioniq 9 has a completely flat floor all the way to the third row.
The rear cargo hold has 21.8 cubic feet of space. Fold the third row flat and that number grows to 46.7 cubic feet. The Ioniq 9 also has a frunk (or front trunk) that can carry 3.1 cubic feet of cargo on the rear-wheel drive model or 1.8 cubic feet on all-wheel drive models.
The ‘aerosthetic’ exterior design combines futuristic elements such as eight-bit headlights and taillights with aerodynamic efficiency. That gives a drag coefficient of just 0.259 Cd with the optional digital side mirrors (which are unlikely to be available in the US). For comparison, the Tesla Model X has a drag coefficient of 0.24 Cd.
Photo by: Hyundai
Photo by: Hyundai
In keeping with the eco-friendly theme, the Ioniq 9 uses a new paint formulation made from recycled tire waste. Buyers can choose from 16 different colors, with a few new shades created specifically for the Ioniq 9: Celadon Gray Matte, Celadon, Gray Metallic, Ionosphere Green Pearl, Sunset Brown Pearl and Cosmic Blue Pearl.
There’s no pricing information yet, but we expect the Hyundai Ioniq 9 to start around $50,000 and top out around $80,000. The three-row EV will be on the market early next year.
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