Hyundai has formally launched its flagship electrical automobile, the IONIQ 9, in South Korea. This electrical SUV stands out as the biggest in Hyundai’s lineup, boasting a formidable inside area and a driving vary that surpasses different EVs supplied by the automaker. These in the USA ought to put together for its upcoming availability.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Launches in South Korea
After commencing pre-orders final week, Hyundai formally launched the IONIQ 9 on Thursday in its residence nation.
The SUV is available in configurations for both six or seven seats, with three obtainable trim ranges. The seven-seat "Unique" model begins at 67.15 million received (roughly $46,000), whereas costs can go as much as 79.41 million received ($54,500) for the premium “Calligraphy” variant with six seats. Clients can select between all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive powertrains.
With the obtainable incentives, Hyundai anticipates that the precise out-of-pocket value for the bottom IONIQ 9 (Unique trim) might be within the vary of low to mid 60 million received (round $41,000 to $45,000).
Patrons have the choice to pick from 4 completely different seating preparations. The six-seater is provided with premium rest seats, swivel seats, or a dynamic physique care seat, whereas the seven-seater features a 6:4 folding seat configuration.
The IONIQ 9 is barely bigger than its counterpart, the Kia EV9, measuring 5,060 mm (199.2 inches) in size, 1,980 mm (78 inches) in width, and 1,790 mm (70.5 inches) in top, with a wheelbase of three,130 mm (123 inches). In distinction, the Kia EV9 measures 5,010 mm lengthy, 1,980 mm huge, and 1,755 mm tall, with a wheelbase of three,100 mm.
Inside, Hyundai has geared up the flagship mannequin with cutting-edge know-how, together with a panoramic curved infotainment system that includes twin 12.3-inch driver shows together with navigation screens.
Powered by a 110.3 kWh battery and based mostly on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 9 is able to attaining a driving vary of as much as 532 km (330 miles) in Korea.
The automobile contains a twin charging system working at each 400V and 800V, permitting it to cost from 10% to 80% in simply 24 minutes when utilizing a 350 kW charger.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Pricing by Trim in South Korea:
- 7-seater Unique (with incentives): 60 million received ($41,000)
- 7-seater Unique: 67.15 million received ($45,800)
- 7-seater Status: 73.15 million received ($50,000)
- 7-seater Calligraphy: 77.92 million received ($53,100)
- 6-seater Unique: 69.03 million received ($47,000)
- 6-seater Status: 74.64 million received ($51,000)
- 6-seater Calligraphy: 79.41 million received ($54,500)
On the launch occasion, a Hyundai Motor consultant said, “We plan to offer a brand new degree of electrification expertise by way of the IONIQ 9, Hyundai Motor Firm’s first electrified flagship SUV mannequin.”
Following its introduction in South Korea, Hyundai introduced plans to launch the IONIQ 9 in the USA. The automobile might be produced at Hyundai’s new EV plant in Georgia, alongside the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5.
Just like the brand new IONIQ 5, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 will function a local NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Hyundai’s web site signifies that the IONIQ 9 is slated for a Spring 2025 launch. Whereas pricing particulars might be disclosed nearer to the launch date, the flagship electrical SUV is anticipated to start out round $60,000, which is barely above the anticipated worth of the EV9 at about $55,000.
