Hyundai’s first three-row totally electrical SUV is lastly virtually right here. The “game-changing” IONIQ 9 can drive additional, cost quicker, has greater than sufficient inside house, and far more. After launching in its residence market, Hyundai appears to be like to shake up the SUV market within the US and Europe.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 has new tech to spice up driving vary
The IONIQ 9 takes the most effective from Hyundai’s widespread IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 fashions, and maximizes it. Hyundai’s bigger electrical SUV is loaded with the corporate’s newest battery tech, enabling an extended driving vary.
Powered by a large 110.3 kWh (NCM) battery, the range-topping IONIQ 9 has EPA-estimated driving vary of as much as 335 miles. On the WLTP scale, it’s rated with as much as 620 km (385 miles).
With a sophisticated HVAC system, the SUV can nonetheless journey practically 250 miles (400 km) in extraordinarily chilly temperatures as little as -7°C (19.4°F), licensed by Korea’s Ministry of Surroundings.
The ultra-efficient system features a warmth pump and unbiased rear-row HVAC setup that deactivates when no person is sitting within the rear to avoid wasting power. It additionally has a brand new lively air flap that opens or closes to enhance airflow.
However, that’s not all. Hyundai designed the IONIQ 9 with for optimum effectivity and driving vary. The SUV contains a 3D-shaped underbody cowl, new wheels, and hidden antennas, all of which assist enhance driving vary.
With a drag coefficient of simply 0.259 Cd, the Lengthy-Vary RWD mannequin has a low power consumption of simply 194 Wh/km.
Spacious lounge-like inside with room for seven
The SUV’s design maximizes effectivity and gives a spacious, “lounge-like” inside. In some markets, it’s going to even embrace swiveling rear seats. With the third-row seats folded, the IONIQ 9 boasts a cargo capability of as much as 1,322 liters. That’s greater than the Kia EV9, which has a capability of as much as 1,233 liters.
At 5,060 mm (199.2″) lengthy, 1,980 mm (78″) broad, and 1,790 mm (70.5″) tall, the IONIQ 9 is barely greater than the EV9. Nevertheless, it’s a bit smaller than a Rivian R1S at 200.8″ lengthy, 82″ broad, and 77.3″ tall.
Inside, the IONIQ 9 is loaded with Hyundai’s newest software program and connectivity tech, together with twin 12-inch driver and infotainment screens in a curved panoramic show.
After opening pre-orders in Korea final month, Hyundai will launch the IONIQ 9 within the US, Europe, and different markets this yr.
The IONIQ 9 is arriving within the US this Spring (any day now). It 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, Hyundai’s bigger electrical SUV can have an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Costs will probably be revealed nearer to launch, however the IONIQ 9 is anticipated to begin at round $60,000 or barely greater than the EV9.
