Hyundai simply launched its first flagship EV, the IONIQ 9, in South Korea. The IONIQ 9 is the most important Hyundai electrical SUV with “best-in-class” inside area and options extra driving vary than every other EV in its lineup. For these of you within the US, prepare. You’re up subsequent.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 launches in South Korea
After opening pre-orders final week, Hyundai formally launched the flagship IONIQ 9 in its house market on Thursday.
The electrical SUV is out there in six or seven-seat configurations, every with three trim choices. The seven-seater “Unique” mannequin begins at 67.15 million received, or round $46,000. Costs vary upward to 79.41 million received ($54,500) for the premium “Calligraphy” six-seater. It may be purchased in AWD or RWD powertrain setups.
With incentives, Hyundai expects the precise buy value of the bottom IONIQ 9 (Unique trim) to be within the low to mid 60 million received vary (round $41,000 to $45,000).
Patrons can select from 4 completely different seating setups. The six-seater is out there with premium rest seats, swivel seats, or a dynamic physique care seat, whereas the seven-seater contains a 6:4 folding seat.
The electrical SUV is barely bigger than its sibling, the Kia EV9, at 5,060 mm (199.2″) lengthy, 1,980 mm (78″) vast, and 1,790 mm (70.5″) tall with a wheelbase of three,130 mm (123″). As compared, Kia’s three-row electrical SUV is 5,010 mm lengthy, 1,980 mm vast, and 1,755 mm tall, with a wheelbase of three,100 mm.
Inside, Hyundai loaded the flagship mannequin with its newest tech, together with a panoramic curved infotainment setup with twin 12.3″ driver show and navigation screens.
Powered by a 110.3 kWh battery and Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 9 is rated for as much as 532 km (330 miles) driving vary in Korea.
With a 400/800V twin charging system, the IONIQ 9 can cost from 10% to 80% in simply 24 minutes utilizing a 350 kW charger.
| Hyundai IONIQ 9 trim | Beginning Value (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 ($54,500) |
In the course of the launch occasion, a Hyundai Motor official mentioned, “We plan to offer a brand new stage of electrification expertise by the IONIQ 9, Hyundai Motor Firm’s first electrified flagship SUV mannequin.”
Following its home launch, Hyundai mentioned it could launch the IONIQ 9 within the US. Hyundai will construct the IONIQ 9 at its new EV plant in Georgia alongside the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5.
Like the brand new IONIQ 5, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 can have a local NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Hyundai’s web site says the IONIQ 9 is coming in Spring 2025. Though costs will likely be revealed nearer to launch, the flagship electrical SUV is predicted to begin at round $60,000, or barely increased than the EV9 at about $55,000.
