Hyundai revealed the new 100% electric model, Ioniq 9, at the end of November, marking the brand’s first large-sized electric SUV with three rows and the third model in the Ioniq electric vehicle lineup.
Before the presentation of the new model, which took place at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai took the new SUV to the iconic Goldstein House in Beverly Hills for its world debut, arguing that “the renowned mid-20th century modern architecture of the location in Los Angeles reflects the SUV’s spaciousness and Hyundai’s ambitions to promote its leadership in electrification.”
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a three-row SUV that accommodates up to seven passengers, offering generous space and features that meet individual needs while providing a sense of togetherness – it is truly “Built to Belong.”
Remember that the Ioniq 9 is based on the E-GMP platform, which serves as the foundation for several models from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. It is equipped with a 110.3 kWh battery and comes in three versions. The entry-level Long Range variant features a rear electric motor that delivers 214 hp and 350 Nm of torque, allowing for a range of up to 620 km on the WLTP cycle when equipped with 19″ wheels.
Next is the Long Range AWD version, which adds a 94 hp motor with 255 Nm of torque, located on the front axle, for a total power output of 312 hp.
At the top of the new Ioniq 9 range is the Performance variant, which combines two 214 hp motors, one on each axle, for a combined total power of 435 hp, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Hyundai also announced that all three versions can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes using a 350 kW charger, and that the Ioniq 9 is equipped with the “vehicle-to-load” feature.
