Hyundai Ioniq 9 Vs. Cadillac Vistiq Vs. Rivian R1S Vs. Kia EV9: Here’s How They Compare

Up to date on November 27, 2024, so as to add the Hyundai Ioniq 9.

With the introduction of the all-new Cadillac Vistiq and Hyundai Ioniq 9, the variety of electrical three-row SUVs received just a bit bit greater. Caddy’s newest EV slots between the Lyriq and the upcoming Escalade IQ, and rounds out the luxurious American automaker’s battery-powered SUV portfolio properly. In the meantime, the Ioniq 9 is Hyundai’s largest electrical SUV up to now.

However how do the brand new Vistiq and Ioniq 9 evaluate to a few of our favourite American-made three-row electrical SUVs? Nicely, you’ve come to the fitting place as a result of that’s precisely what you’re going to search out out after studying this comparability

We’ll take a look at how the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq and 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 stack up in opposition to the Rivian R1S and Kia EV9 by way of dimensions, powertrain choices, battery measurement, standout options and pricing. We’ve additionally included some useful tables to make it simpler to comply with alongside. So, let’s get began

Dimension and weight

All of the vehicles on this checklist are thought of massive electrical SUVs. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 has the longest wheelbase of all of the vehicles on this checklist, 123.22 inches. This implies inside house ought to be plentiful for all seven passengers and barely higher than its principal rivals. After we checked out the Ioniq 9 in individual, we discovered the third-row seats to be loads snug, even for folks over six toes tall.

In the meantime, the Ioniq 9’s 199.21-inch size locations it between the Rivian R1S and its platform stablemate, the Kia EV9. Hyundai didn’t say how a lot the Ioniq 9 weighs however talked about a most towing capability of 5,000 kilos.

The 2026 Vistiq’s wheelbase measures 121.81 inches; it’s additionally 205.59 inches lengthy, 86.73 inches huge (with mirrors) and 71.02 inches tall. The Cadillac Vistiq weighs a minimal of 6,326 kilos and has a cargo quantity of 15.2 cubic toes behind the third row. Folding the third row will increase the cargo space to 43 cubic toes. 

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There’s no phrase on whether or not the Vistiq has a entrance trunk or not. We additionally don’t know what the utmost payload is. What we do know is the utmost trailering capability: 5,000 kilos.

Rivian’s up to date seven-seater SUV has a wheelbase of 121.1 inches, so marginally smaller than that of the Vistiq. Moreover, the R1S measures 200.8 inches lengthy (4.79 inches shorter than the Vistiq), 82 inches huge (with the aspect mirrors folded) and has a most peak of 77.3 inches (6.28 inches taller than the Vistiq).

The R1S weighs an estimated 6,700 to 7,200 kilos and may tow 7,700 kilos. The utmost payload is 2,161 kilos and there’s a frunk underneath the hood.

Kia’s first all-electric three-row SUV, the EV9, is 197.2 inches lengthy (8.39 inches shorter than the Vistiq), 77.9 inches huge and 68.9 inches tall (2.12 inches decrease than the Vistiq). The wheelbase is 122 inches, so one-fifth of an inch longer than the Cadillac.

The EV9 ideas the scales at round 5,000 kilos. It will probably tow between 1,000 to five,000 kilos relying on the powertrain and has a most baggage capability of 20.2 cubic toes behind the third row and 42.5 cubic toes behind the second row. There’s additionally a 3.2 cubic toes frunk.

Battery, vary and charging

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Hyundai mentioned the one battery out there for the brand new Ioniq 9 can be a 110.3-kilowatt-hour unit, a minimum of firstly. The usual-range fashions ought to be able to overlaying a minimum of 300 miles on a full cost, whereas the long-range trims ought to attain 335 miles.

Talking of charging, the Ioniq 9 comes from the manufacturing facility with Tesla’s NACS cost port, which makes it simpler to high up at Tesla Superchargers throughout the US and Canada with out an adapter. Hyundai didn’t disclose the utmost charging pace of the Ioniq 9 however mentioned {that a} 10% to 80% recharge ought to take simply 24 minutes at a 350 kW DC quick charger.

The facility of the on-board AC charger hasn’t been disclosed but.

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In keeping with Cadillac, the Vistiq will solely be out there with a single battery choice, a 102-kilowatt-hour pack (usable) that allows a GM-estimated vary of 300 miles. 

The automaker didn’t say what number of kilowatts the Vistiq can settle for from a DC quick charger however mentioned a high-powered stall can add as much as 79 miles of vary in about 10 minutes. On AC energy the electrical SUV could be recharged at as much as 11.7 kilowatts. When hooked as much as a 7.7-kW house charger, the EV’s vary could be replenished by as much as 20.5 miles per hour. Upgrading to an 11.5-kW unit ups the determine to twenty-eight.5 miles per hour, whereas a 19.2-kW charger can add as much as 46.7 miles of vary per hour.

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The 2025 Rivian R1S SUV could be ordered with one in all three battery packs. The Normal pack has a usable capability of 92.5 kWh and affords an estimated vary of 270 miles. Subsequent is the Massive battery pack with 108.5 kWh and an estimated vary of 329 miles, adopted by the 141.5-kWh Max battery pack that may ship as much as 410 miles within the R1S.

Rivian’s entry-level battery can settle for as much as 200 kW of energy from a DC quick charger, whereas the Massive and Max packs can absorb as much as 220 kW. The corporate claims a top-up from 10% to 80% state of cost on a quick charger ought to take wherever from 30 to 41 minutes, relying on the battery measurement. One other metric utilized by Rivian says the R1S can rise up to 140 miles of vary in 20 minutes when hooked as much as a DC stall.

On AC energy, the American-made seven-seater can settle for as much as 11.5 kW, including as much as 25 miles of vary per hour of charging.

Kia affords two battery choices for its electrical household hauler. The entry-level Mild mannequin packs a 76.1-kWh battery that’s good for an EPA-estimated vary of 230 miles. All the opposite trims include a bigger 99.8-kWh pack that may ship as much as 304 miles of vary.

The EV9 makes use of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform rated at 800 volts, so quick charging is … quick. It will probably settle for as much as 235 kW from a appropriate dispenser, including 100 miles of vary in simply 13 minutes. On a Stage 2 charger, the EV9 can settle for as much as 11 kW 

Powertrain choices

The flagship 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 might be supplied in three powertrain configurations. The long-range rear-wheel drive trim comes with a single, rear-mounted motor that is good for 215 horsepower. Then, there is a long-range all-wheel drive model with a complete of 303 hp, adopted by a Efficiency AWD trim with 422 hp.

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We do not know the torque figures but, however we all know how briskly the Ioniq 9 can get to 60 mph from a standstill. The one-motor EV wants 8.4 seconds to succeed in 60 mph, the long-range AWD trim cuts that down to six.2 seconds, whereas the Efficiency model wants 4.9 seconds.

GM’s newest electrical providing is out there with a single drivetrain configuration, a minimum of for now: a dual-motor setup with a everlasting magnet unit within the entrance and an induction motor on the rear. The facility output is 615 horsepower and the utmost torque is rated at 650 pound-feet.

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The Vistiq can speed up from zero to 60 miles per hour in 3.7 seconds. Cadillac has not disclosed the utmost pace.

After this yr’s replace, the R1S has three powertrain choices. The entry-level model comes with a dual-motor setup with as much as 665 hp and a 0 to 60 time as quick as 3.4 seconds.

If that’s in some way not sufficient energy, there’s additionally a tri-motor configuration with 850 hp and a 2.9-second dash to 60. A quad-motor model will be part of the vary in 2025 with 1,025 hp and a 0-to-60 dash in simply 2.6 seconds.

Kia’s electrical three-row SUV is out there with both rear- or all-wheel drive. The least highly effective variant, the Mild Lengthy Vary, has 201 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, adopted by the standard-range Mild trim with 215 hp and 258 lb-ft. Each are rear-wheel drive with a single motor.

The twin-motor, all-wheel drive variations of the Kia EV9 supply a most output of 379 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, apart from the top-tier GT-Line which ups the torque determine to 516 lb-ft.

Talking of the GT-Line, it could go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds. The opposite AWD variations want 5.7 seconds to succeed in 60 mph, however the high pace is identical–124 mph. In the meantime, the entry-level Mild trim accelerates to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds and has a high pace of 118 mph. The Mild Lengthy Vary wants 8.8 seconds to succeed in 60 mph and has a high pace of 115 mph.

Options

The newly launched Ioniq 9 comes as customary with a pair of curved 12-inch shows for the instrument cluster and infotainment display. Excessive-output, 100-watt USB-C ports are additionally a part of the dialog, in addition to vehicle-to-load and a sliding middle console that may be opened by both the front-row occupants or the second-row passengers.

The Ioniq 9 could be ordered with both a three-seat bench or reclining captain’s chairs for the second row. 19-inch wheels are customary, together with an eight-speaker sound system, 10 airbags and a really lengthy checklist of superior driver help techniques.

Cadillac’s three-row EV comes as customary with a 33-inch diagonal high-resolution LED display, 21-inch wheels and a 23-speaker AKG Studio Audio system with Dolby Atmos. GM’s Tremendous Cruise hands-free superior driving help system can also be customary.

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On the choices checklist, Cadillac affords adaptive air suspension, rear-wheel steering and 23-inch wheels, amongst different issues.

The Rivian R1S comes with air suspension on all trim ranges. Two screens are additionally included, one in all which measures 15.6 inches diagonal, together with 20-inch wheels. Optionally, clients can add an air compressor, an enormous panoramic glass roof and an all-terrain pack that comes with bolstered underbody shielding, 20-inch all-terrain tires and a compact spare tire. Larger wheels are additionally out there.

The usual equipment additionally contains the Rivian Autonomy Platform, which comes with 11 cameras, 5 radars and AI prediction tech to assist the automotive “see” additional even in poor climate circumstances and low gentle. It affords automated steering, braking and acceleration on choose highways, in addition to adaptive cruise management and a lane-changing assistant, amongst different options.

The R1S is the one automotive on this checklist that doesn’t help vehicle-to-load (V2L).

The EV9 comes with a pair of 12.3-inch scenes, one for the instrument cluster and the opposite for the infotainment. A bunch of security options are additionally included as customary, like automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help and adaptive cruise management with hands-free driving.

19-inch wheels include the bottom trim, together with automated headlight management, high-beam help, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, in addition to Bluetooth connectivity.

Pricing and availability

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The Ioniq 9 is sort of contemporary, so we do not understand how a lot it’s going to value but. We count on it to be priced barely increased than its Kia EV9 cousin, however we’ll know extra when Hyundai makes up its thoughts. The Ioniq 9 will go on sale in early 2025 as a 2026 mannequin. Will probably be manufactured at Hyundai’s Georgia plant.

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The 2026 Vistiq begins at $78,790 together with vacation spot. Three trim ranges might be out there: Luxurious, Sport and Premium Luxurious. The Cadillac Vistiq might be manufactured at GM’s Spring Hill facility in Tennessee beginning in early 2025.

The bottom R1S with the Normal battery pack and dual-motor powertrain begins at $75,900 with out vacation spot. Upgrading to the Massive battery will set you again $82,900 whereas the Max battery will increase the twin motorcar’s price ticket to $89,900. The tri-motor variant is simply out there with the Max battery and begins at $105,900. The quad-motor model will not be but on sale.

The entry-level Kia EV9 Mild begins at $56,395 together with vacation spot. The Mild Lengthy Vary, which is rear-wheel drive, ups the MSRP to $60,696. The most affordable dual-motor all-wheel drive model, the Wind, begins at $65,395, whereas the Land trim prices $71,395. The most costly Kia EV9, the GT-Line, begins at $75,395.

The least costly mannequin on this checklist is the Kia EV9, however going for the top-tier GT-Line will get very near the Cadillac Vistiq’s price ticket. Nonetheless, the Vistiq is extra highly effective than the EV9 GT-Line and has an extended driving vary–300 miles versus the GT-Line’s 270 miles. That mentioned, the EV9 Mild Lengthy Vary RWD can go 304 miles and is roughly $20,000 cheaper than the Vistiq.

The Rivian R1S, in the meantime, is the costliest of the bunch but additionally probably the most highly effective and most succesful when going off-road.