Hyundai Ioniq 9 debuts with up to 620 km range

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South Korean carmaker Hyundai has unveiled its latest flagship electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, targeting the global market. This new model, a three-row electric SUV, is set to go on sale in South Korea and the United States in the first half of next year, with availability in other global markets to follow shortly afterwards.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has dimensions of 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,130 mm. It boasts a drag coefficient of 0.259 Cd, slightly better than the Mercedes EQS SUV, which has a 0.26 Cd. The SUV offers 620 litres of boot space, expandable to 1,323 litres with the third row folded down. In addition, the rear-wheel drive (RWD) version provides an 88-litre frunk, while the allwheel drive (AWD) variant offers 52 litres.

Design-wise, the Ioniq 9 features a rounded front end with Hyundai’s signature Parametric Pixels and a vertical tailgate equipped with full-combination tail lights. The vehicle comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels, with optional upgrades to 21 inches. Buyers can choose from 16 exterior colours and seven interior configurations.

Inside, the Ioniq 9 is available in six or seven-seater layouts. Both front rows are equipped with massage functions, while the second row includes swivelling seats, enabling passengers to face those in the third row. Additional features include a panoramic sunroof, dual 12-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, multi-zone climate control, roof-mounted air vents, USB-C ports (100W) in all three rows, an 8-speaker sound system, and an optional 14-speaker Bose audio system with synthesised driving sounds.

The Ioniq 9 is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform and is offered in two trims: Long Range and Performance, both featuring a substantial 110.3 kWh battery. The Long Range model offers both RWD and AWD configurations, while the Performance trim comes exclusively with AWD.

Hyundai claims a maximum range of 620 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle) for the Long Range model. The Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD delivers 218 BHP and 350 Nm of torque, while the AWD adds an additional 95 BHP and 255 Nm to the front axle. The top-tier Performance model is equipped with 218 BHP motors on both axles, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. The Ioniq 9 supports fast charging up to 350 kW, enabling a 10-80% charge in just 24 minutes.