Hyundai’s first three-row electrical SUV is formally in the marketplace. On Monday, Hyundai opened IONIQ 9 pre-orders in South Korea, beginning at round $41,000 with incentives. The flagship electrical SUV can seat six individuals and has a driving vary of as much as 330 miles.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 pre-orders open in Korea
After what felt like an countless wait, Hyundai lastly unveiled its bigger electrical SUV — the IONIQ 9 — on the LA Auto Present final November. Lower than three months later, the flagship EV is formally obtainable to order in Korea.
Hyundai opened IONIQ 9 pre-orders in its residence market on Monday. The IONIQ 9 seven-seater configuration begins at 67.15 million received, or round $45,800.
With incentives, Hyundai expects the precise buy value of the fundamental seven-seater trim to be round 60 million received, or roughly $41,000.
The IONIQ 9 is offered in six and seven-seat setups, every with three trim choices: Unique, Presige, and Calligraphy.
Costs for the seven-seat mannequin vary from 67.15 million received ($45,800) to 77.92 million received ($53,100). The six-seater configuration begins at 69.03 million received ($47,000), whereas the range-topping Calligraphy is 79.41 million received ($54,100).
| Hyundai IONIQ 9 trim | Beginning Worth (South Korea) |
| 7-seater Unique (with incentives) |
60 million received ($41,000) |
| 7-seater Unique | 67.15 million received ($45,800) |
| 7-seater Status | 73.15 million received ($50,000) |
| 7-seater Calligraphy | 77.92 million received ($53,100) |
| 6-seater Unique | 69.03 million received ($47,000) |
| 6-seater Status | 74.64 million received ($51,000) |
| 6-seater Calligraphy | 79.41 million received ($54,100) |
Hyundai affords four-seat setups. The six-seater setup is obtainable with premium rest seats, swivel seats, or a dynamic physique care seat. Or, you may go for the seven-seat mannequin, which contains a 6:4 folding seat.
Based mostly on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform with a 110.3 kWh battery, the IONIQ 9 is rated for as much as 532 km (330 miles) driving vary in Korea.
Turning prospects into actuality
At 5,060 mm (199.2″) lengthy, 1,980 mm (78″) huge, and 1,790 mm (70.5″) tall with a wheelbase of three,130 mm (123″), the IONIQ 9 is barely larger than Kia’s three-row EV9 (5,010 mm lengthy x 1,980 mm huge x 1,755 mm tall x wheelbase of three,100 mm).
Inside, the flagship SUV is filled with Hyundai’s newest software program and connectivity tech. A panoramic curved show with twin 12.3″ driver show and infotainment screens are the spotlight of a comparatively minimalistic cabin.
With a 400/800V “multi-ultra-fast charging system,” the IONIQ 9 will be charged from 10% to 80% in simply 24 minutes utilizing a 350 kW charger.
It’s obtainable with rear-wheel (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain setups. The RWD mannequin has a single rear motor that may produce as much as 160 kW and 350 Nm of most torque.
The cruising AWD mannequin has max output of as much as 226 kW and 605 Nm max torque, whereas the efficiency AWD model boasts 315 kW max output and 700 Nm max torque.
A Hyundai Motor official stated, “We count on {that a} new electrification expertise that turns prospects into actuality will likely be unfolded by way of the IONIQ 9, the flagship mannequin of the electrified model IONIQ.”
The spokesperson added that the brand new electrical SUV stands out with “the best-in-class driving vary and cutting-edge security and comfort options.”
For these within the US, prepare. Following its home launch, Hyundai will open IONIQ 9 pre-orders within the US. The bigger mannequin will likely be constructed alongside the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5 at Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia.
Like the brand new IONIQ 5, it can even embody an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Test again quickly for costs and extra specs. We’ll preserve you up to date with the newest.
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