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New Hyundai Ioniq 9 first peek: seven-seat EV coming soon with space-age looks

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 is set to be unveiled soon, bringing seven seats and an EV powertrain

Hyundai Ioniq 9 teaser profile
  • All-new seven-seat electric SUV
  • Platform shared with the Kia EV9
  • Full reveal in November 2024

This is our first official look at the new Hyundai Ioniq 9, a seven-seater electric SUV that’s due to be revealed in the coming weeks. Sharing its platform with the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 will be the largest EV in Hyundai’s lineup, arriving with the latest interpretation of the brand’s futuristic styling that we’ve seen on the Ioniq 5 and 6.

What do we know about the Hyundai Ioniq 9?

Hyundai hasn’t given much away in this single teaser image, but there are some clear styling details which, combined with what we know about the 2021 Hyundai Seven concept car, can help us piece together the look of the new SUV.

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First off, the Ioniq 9 has a gently sloping roofline, mirrored by the strong body crease that runs from the headlights to the tail-lights. This is in stark contrast to its sister car, the Kia EV9, which embraces a much blockier, squared-off design. Hyundai describes this shape as “Aerosthetic”, combining both aesthetic appeal with aerodynamic efficiency.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 teaser sketch

Hyundai’s range of Ioniq EVs stand apart from their combustion-powered siblings with a ‘pixel’ design language for the front and rear lights, and the Ioniq 9 will be no different. The teaser image gives us a glimpse of the headlight and tail-light designs, which will be made up from a collection of many small square lighting elements.

Inside, the Ioniq 9 will provide seating for seven passengers, with Hyundai claiming that its elongated wheelbase will deliver “ample space” across all three rows. We expect the interior tech to be pinched from the Santa Fe – Hyundai’s other seven-seat SUV – including its dual-screen dashboard layout. It also will have touch-sensitive climate controls, a steering column-mounted gear selector and a row of physical shortcut buttons.

Powering the Ioniq 9 should be the same battery and electric motor configurations available in the Kia EV9, which was recently awarded the Carbuyer Large Electric Car of the Year award. That could mean a single-motor setup with 201bhp and a dual-motor option with 379bhp, while its maximum range should be around the 350-mile mark.

How much will the Hyundai Ioniq 9 cost and when can I buy one?

UK pricing is yet to be confirmed, but we expect more information to be revealed following the car’s unveiling in November 2024. The Kia EV9 starts from around £65,000, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Hyundai Ioniq 9 commanded a similar figure when it goes on sale next year.

Read more about Hyundai’s new small EV, the Hyundai Inster

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