Hyundai IONIQ 9: New Electric SUV Unveiled with 620km Range

Los Angeles, CA / Seoul, South Korea—Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its IONIQ 9 electric SUV on Thursday. 

The long-range rear-wheel drive model with 19-inch wheels features a three-row configuration and a 110.3 kWh battery system that delivers a WLTP-estimated range of 620 kilometers.

The all-electric SUV can charge from 10 to 80 percent using a 350 kW charger in 24 minutes and offers multiple powertrain configurations, including a Performance AWD variant that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.

Hyundai will offer the IONIQ 9 in three variants: a Long-Range RWD model with a 160 kW rear motor, a Long-Range AWD version with an additional 70 kW front motor, and a Performance AWD model featuring 160 kW motors at both front and rear.

When equipped with digital side mirrors, the vehicle achieves a drag coefficient of 0.259 and features the company's first dual-motion active air flap system for improved aerodynamics.

Interior specifications include seating configurations for six or seven occupants, with up to 1,323 liters of trunk space when the third row is folded and a front trunk offering 88 liters for RWD models and 52 liters for AWD variants.

The SUV has ten airbags and advanced driver assistance systems, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Hyundai has incorporated sustainable materials in the vehicle's construction, including recycled PET fabric and paint from recycled tire waste.

The vehicle's technology package includes a 12-inch cluster and 12-inch integrated monitor as part of the panoramic curved display, with an optional BOSE 14-speaker audio system supporting 5.1-channel surround sound.

European models will have a towing capacity of 2,500 kg, while North American variants can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

The company will begin sales in Korea and the United States in the first half of 2025, followed by European markets, as part of its strategy to offer 23 EV models by 2030.

Hyundai will offer the IONIQ 9 in 16 exterior colors, including new options such as Celadon Gray Matte, Ionosphere Green Pearl, and Cosmic Blue Pearl.

Detailed pricing and market-specific specifications will be announced closer to the launch dates in respective regions.