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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts At LA Auto Show – Based on Kia EV9

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be the company’s flagship SUV coming to Indian markets following its global debut

Following the launch of Kia’s EV9 flagship 3-row electric SUV, Hyundai has now detailed the new Ioniq 9. It will be on display at the LA Auto Show between 22 Nov – 1 Dec, 2024 showcasing the company’s first three-row electric SUV. It will be a global product, launching across markets in North America, Europe and South Korea while a launch in India might also be on the cards.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts – Flagship SUV

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 is also a 3-row electric SUV like the Kia EV9, on which it is based, and it will share some similarities. It is built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which also underpins models such as the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5 N. The Ioniq 9 will be offered in two variants, Long Range and Performance, with both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options offered with the Long Range variant.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Debuts

Ioniq 9 gets striking exterior colour options of Celadon Gray Matte, Celadon, Gray Metallic, Ionosphere Green Pearl, Sunset Brown Pearl, and Cosmic Blue Pearl. In terms of dimensions, the upcoming Ioniq 9 will stand 5,060mm in length, 1,980mm in width and 1,790 mm in height while it gets a 3,130mm long wheelbase. It is seen with the company’s ‘Aerosthetic’ design philosophy inspired by boats. It receives square-shaped LED headlamps and a single-strip LED DRL panel.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Rear
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Rear

A-Pillars are swept back, flowing towards the rear end. Other exterior design elements include flush door handles, flared wheel arches and 19-inch wheels offered as standard. Buyers can even opt for 20-inch and 21-inch wheels as an option, for increased appeal and lend a muscular look.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Fascia
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Fascia

The interiors boast a host of driver and passenger comforts and infotainment. It gets a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 12-inch digital gauge cluster called Panoramic Curved Display along with an 8-speaker audio system. Features also extend to ambient lighting, multi-zone automatic climate control and a large panoramic sunroof. Second-row seats offer leg rests with a massage function while they also get a swivel function with a sliding centre console with captain seats for better access to 3rd-row seating.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Dashboard
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Dashboard

Hyundai Ioniq 9 – Power and Performance

In terms of performance, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range single motor variant gets a battery pack of 110.3kWh battery pack. It offers 215 hp power and 258 Nm torque and it can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The dual-motor variant makes a combined 310 hp and 445 Nm torque.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2nd Row
Hyundai Ioniq 9 2nd Row

The Performance variant, on the other hand, will be capable of kicking out 430 hp of peak power and 515 Nm torque. It commands a top speed of 200 km/h and acceleration from stand still to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Charging is via a 350 kW DC charger allowing for a 10-80% charge in 24 minutes.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Boot
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Boot

No prices have been announced as yet for the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and could be revealed closer to launch later next year. However, estimates put the Ioniq 9 in international markets in the USD 50,000 –  USD 80,000 range. It will be launched in India as a CBU where pricing could be at the same price point as the Kia EV9 which currently sells at a starting price of around Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom).

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