- Hyundai will showcase the Ioniq 9 at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show
- The three-row electric SUV comes standard with a 110.3 kWh battery, which Hyundai says is good for an estimated range of 535 kilometers
- Pricing for the Ioniq 9 will be announced closer to the start of sales in early 2025
Buyers looking for an electric vehicle with third-row seats have a new option in the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, which was unveiled Wednesday ahead of a formal debut later this week at the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Ioniq 9 is the production version of the Hyundai Seven concept shown in LA three years ago, and the concept’s lines have changed little on its way to production. The designers even kept the concepts ring of pixels that encircle the rear of the vehicle. By counting each individual pixel, anyone stuck behind an Ioniq 9 during a traffic jam can pass the time.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
It’s due in US dealers in early 2025 and at launch there will be just one battery, a 110.3 kWh unit that Hyundai says will be good for a EPA range estimate of 335 miles. That is with rear-wheel drive and 19-inch wheels. Available options like all-wheel drive and 20- and 21-inch wheels will drop that figure, but Hyundai said it’s targeting more than 300 miles for all versions.
The rear-wheel drive Ioniq 9 comes with a single motor at the rear that generates a peak power of 215 hp. Above that comes a standard all-wheel-drive configuration that adds a 93-hp motor to the front axle for a total of 303 hp, and a Performance all-wheel-drive configuration that adds a 215-hp motor to the front axle. front axle for 422 hp. The Performance model, when equipped with 21-inch wheels, is expected to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds. The stated The towing capacity is 5,000 pounds.
When it’s time to charge, the Ioniq 9 benefits from an 800-volt electrical architecture to enable fast charging on a 350 kW charger, which will charge the battery in 10-80% of the time. only 24 minutes under optimal conditions. Bi-directional charging is also included and the Ioniq 9 will have a Tesla-style NACS port.
The Ioniq 9 is a corporate cousin of the Kia EV9 and shares the same extended version of the one from Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP modular EV platform. The Hyundai is much more minivan-like in design than the rugged EV9, with an emphasis on maximizing interior space, even for third-row passengers thanks to a flat floor that extends all the way to the rear. The vehicle is 199.1 inches long, has a long wheelbase of 123.2 inches and can hold approximately 46.7 cubic feet of storage space when the rear seats are folded flat.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
2026 Hyundai Ioniq9
The front design is relatively spartan. There’s a minimalist dashboard with floating screens for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, both measuring 12.0 inches. Some physical controls are found on the steering wheel and in the center console, as well as on the center console, which is separated from the dashboard and slides back 7.5 inches for better access for second-row passengers. The console also includes a rubber charging pad for mobile devices. Fully reclining first- and second-row seats are offered, as well as six two-tone interior color schemes. There’s also a driving mode selector switch from which you can choose from Normal, Eco, Sport and on the top model MyDrive modes. Hyundai will also offer Sand, Mud and Snow off-road modes.
In some markets, Hyundai will also offer rear-facing cameras instead of side mirrors, with the displayed video appearing on 7.0-inch screens on either side of the dashboard. With the cameras mounted, the drag coefficient drops to a relatively smooth value (for an SUV) of 0.259 cd versus 0.269 with standard side mirrors, as in the US.
Pricing information will be announced closer to next year’s sales launch.
The LA auto show opens to the media on Thursday. Hyundai will also use the event for the local debut of the Initium, a concept that previews the design of the Next generation Nexo fuel cell vehicle.