Hyundai's 2026 Ioniq 9 Is The Family Friendly 3-Row Family Hauler You've Been Waiting For!
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Date: 2024-11-21
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ouch1011
The larger battery is a surprising addition, although on the freeway, it will only give you about 20-25 miles additional range given the actual efficiency of these big things (unless the Ioniq9 gets substantially better efficiency than the Ev9, which is unlikely. The excellent charging speed of the EV9 and Ioniq9 would be reason enough to buy one over a Rivian given their, quite frankly, pathetic charging speed (for the price of the vehicle) and abysmal thermal management. I wonder if the increase in top power output is a result of higher battery voltage.
I like the rear end styling of this and the wheel choices are better, but otherwise I prefer the EV9 styling. Otherwise, they look largely the same to my eye.
The J3400 charge port being native is not really as great as it sounds because 1) its on the wrong side of the car to use a supercharger correctly and 2) the charging speed is about 60% of what you would get at an 800V charger, which superchargers currently are not and the vast majority won't be for many years. I've also not heard what Hyundai/Kia will be doing with the V2L adapters since those will need to be changed for use with J3400 (and will require changing more than just the adapter, it will require hardware changes on the vehicle too. Personally, I'll continue using CCS chargers primarily even when Kia gets access to superchargers, along with my J1772 L2 charger at, so I would rather have the CCS port and use an adapter for the occasional supercharging.
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The larger battery is a surprising addition, although on the freeway, it will only give you about 20-25 miles additional range given the actual efficiency of these big things (unless the Ioniq9 gets substantially better efficiency than the Ev9, which is unlikely. The excellent charging speed of the EV9 and Ioniq9 would be reason enough to buy one over a Rivian given their, quite frankly, pathetic charging speed (for the price of the vehicle) and abysmal thermal management. I wonder if the increase in top power output is a result of higher battery voltage.
I like the rear end styling of this and the wheel choices are better, but otherwise I prefer the EV9 styling. Otherwise, they look largely the same to my eye.
The J3400 charge port being native is not really as great as it sounds because 1) its on the wrong side of the car to use a supercharger correctly and 2) the charging speed is about 60% of what you would get at an 800V charger, which superchargers currently are not and the vast majority won't be for many years. I've also not heard what Hyundai/Kia will be doing with the V2L adapters since those will need to be changed for use with J3400 (and will require changing more than just the adapter, it will require hardware changes on the vehicle too. Personally, I'll continue using CCS chargers primarily even when Kia gets access to superchargers, along with my J1772 L2 charger at, so I would rather have the CCS port and use an adapter for the occasional supercharging.
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howlingwolf125y
This Ioniq has many nice things. I love the higher roofline. But unfortunately the front windshield is way to raked back (layed back) causing serious (unsafe) outward visibility problems. The A pillars are so layed back that, again, causes serious (unsafe) problems outward visibility problems. And the large box at the top middle of the windshield further reduces outward visibility. That black box, of course, contains the safety monitoring equipment. I would never buy anything like this unless Hyundai fixes these serious visibility problems. FYI. To fix these visibility problems. 1) is the make the front windshield (and A pillars) much more veritcal. and 2) Find another place to put the safety monitoring equipment that is currently located at the top middle of the Windshield.
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This Ioniq has many nice things. I love the higher roofline. But unfortunately the front windshield is way to raked back (layed back) causing serious (unsafe) outward visibility problems. The A pillars are so layed back that, again, causes serious (unsafe) problems outward visibility problems. And the large box at the top middle of the windshield further reduces outward visibility. That black box, of course, contains the safety monitoring equipment. I would never buy anything like this unless Hyundai fixes these serious visibility problems. FYI. To fix these visibility problems. 1) is the make the front windshield (and A pillars) much more veritcal. and 2) Find another place to put the safety monitoring equipment that is currently located at the top middle of the Windshield.
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hugdeath929
The front looks terrible. I like the lighter interior and the body colored fenders. The interior seating looks like it’s actually suitable for more than just children in all 3 rows. It would be great to see the EX90 level of massage in the HKG vehicles. I’m fine with the harder plastics lower on the doors. They’re likely more durable than soft touch materials. It doesn’t happen in my car but I see so many people putting their feet on the doors to open them or hold them open. Thanks for the sneak peek.
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The front looks terrible. I like the lighter interior and the body colored fenders. The interior seating looks like it’s actually suitable for more than just children in all 3 rows. It would be great to see the EX90 level of massage in the HKG vehicles. I’m fine with the harder plastics lower on the doors. They’re likely more durable than soft touch materials. It doesn’t happen in my car but I see so many people putting their feet on the doors to open them or hold them open. Thanks for the sneak peek.
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darwinskeeper421
Hmmm. not quite the EV I'm looking for, an Ioniq5, Mach-E, is as big as I'm interested in going. The styling is a bit of a letdown after the Ioniq 5. I really wanted the I. 5 as soon as I saw it, but this one is kind of meh to me. I actually think the KIA EV 9 looks better. The larger battery and greater range might make this car a better choice than the EV 9. I really like the climate control, physical controls rule. On the whole, it looks like a worthwhile vehicle, just not something I'd buy for myself.
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Hmmm. not quite the EV I'm looking for, an Ioniq5, Mach-E, is as big as I'm interested in going. The styling is a bit of a letdown after the Ioniq 5. I really wanted the I. 5 as soon as I saw it, but this one is kind of meh to me. I actually think the KIA EV 9 looks better. The larger battery and greater range might make this car a better choice than the EV 9. I really like the climate control, physical controls rule. On the whole, it looks like a worthwhile vehicle, just not something I'd buy for myself.
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ayushmalpeddi2793
KIA EV9 MSRP for the loaded trim with all packages (minus paying for any optional colors inside/exterior) is $77, 395. I'd expect a Calligraphy Performance version to land under 80K. No way hyundai thinks it's a good idea to stray that far. I deal pricing for this car is to range from 55-75K. At least that will put it within range of a CX-90, XC90 T8, Grand Cherokee L, etc and under the R1S, Model X, and XC90.
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KIA EV9 MSRP for the loaded trim with all packages (minus paying for any optional colors inside/exterior) is $77, 395. I'd expect a Calligraphy Performance version to land under 80K. No way hyundai thinks it's a good idea to stray that far. I deal pricing for this car is to range from 55-75K. At least that will put it within range of a CX-90, XC90 T8, Grand Cherokee L, etc and under the R1S, Model X, and XC90.
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Rioichi4
I love this upright hatch design SO much more than the new Santa Fe.
And as for those wheel eyebrows. I'd get rid of the color strip floating in the middle of the black, and just make a black square around the wheel wells. I like what they were going for! I really like hard angles and squares (love the pixel design, but I understand rounded shapes are more aerodynamic, so fake squares seem like a great idea!
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I love this upright hatch design SO much more than the new Santa Fe.
And as for those wheel eyebrows. I'd get rid of the color strip floating in the middle of the black, and just make a black square around the wheel wells. I like what they were going for! I really like hard angles and squares (love the pixel design, but I understand rounded shapes are more aerodynamic, so fake squares seem like a great idea!
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ayushmalpeddi2793
according to numbers online, it seems like the Ioniq 9 has 3-4 more cubic feet more space behind the third row but 3 cubic feet less behind the second row. I also don't know if figures are factoring in the sub trunk and frunk which means the rivian definitely has more cargo space in general regardless of which rows are folded. But the EV9 and Ioniq 9 have noticeably more passenger space/specs.
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according to numbers online, it seems like the Ioniq 9 has 3-4 more cubic feet more space behind the third row but 3 cubic feet less behind the second row. I also don't know if figures are factoring in the sub trunk and frunk which means the rivian definitely has more cargo space in general regardless of which rows are folded. But the EV9 and Ioniq 9 have noticeably more passenger space/specs.
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alex_on_autos
If you're going to use the NACS connector you really should place it where it's actually compatible with all of the existing Tesla chargers and their parking spaces, i. e. put the port in the driver's rear or the passenger's front. The current port location means the car will have to cross over a spot and waste one, annoying everybody else wanting to charge.
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If you're going to use the NACS connector you really should place it where it's actually compatible with all of the existing Tesla chargers and their parking spaces, i. e. put the port in the driver's rear or the passenger's front. The current port location means the car will have to cross over a spot and waste one, annoying everybody else wanting to charge.
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alex_on_autos
This Hyundai EV has a front and rear design I can live with. This time, they refrained from overdesigning, and they built a vehicle for transporting people; not just a showy toy. The hard top and headroom are selling points for customers who are not interested in a plain sheet of glass without sunshade in most EVs. Thank you for the review!
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This Hyundai EV has a front and rear design I can live with. This time, they refrained from overdesigning, and they built a vehicle for transporting people; not just a showy toy. The hard top and headroom are selling points for customers who are not interested in a plain sheet of glass without sunshade in most EVs. Thank you for the review!
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ruffmadman
I think the wheel arches are the most awkward part of the design. But otherwise, this thing looks identical to the concept, and I love it for that. This vehicle is an example of platform engineering at it's best.
I'm a bit lukewarm about the interior though. Painted silver plastic never ages well. Worse than gloss black in my experience.
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I think the wheel arches are the most awkward part of the design. But otherwise, this thing looks identical to the concept, and I love it for that. This vehicle is an example of platform engineering at it's best.
I'm a bit lukewarm about the interior though. Painted silver plastic never ages well. Worse than gloss black in my experience.
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carlosgamez6230
Idk about that foul horrid green, but in any other color I’d say this looks pretty good. Tbh honest wasn’t sold when I first started watching but imagining it in blue or black would definitely make it look better. I will say that steering wheel screams Range Rover lol
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Idk about that foul horrid green, but in any other color I’d say this looks pretty good. Tbh honest wasn’t sold when I first started watching but imagining it in blue or black would definitely make it look better. I will say that steering wheel screams Range Rover lol
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mark_u
I think the body colored strip in the wheel arch gives the impression that the rest of arch is olive green instead of just black which complements the exterior's lighter shade of green. Still, Kia's EV9 looks so much better than the Ioniq 9, which is more MPV than SUV in style.
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I think the body colored strip in the wheel arch gives the impression that the rest of arch is olive green instead of just black which complements the exterior's lighter shade of green. Still, Kia's EV9 looks so much better than the Ioniq 9, which is more MPV than SUV in style.
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mrgurulittle7000
That rear angle is definitely an older Volvo with pixelated lights. Hyundai why do you always have to rip off other brands It’s 2024 for heaven’s sake. EV is the least family friendly automobile technology I can think of. And at an unfriendly price too.
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That rear angle is definitely an older Volvo with pixelated lights. Hyundai why do you always have to rip off other brands It’s 2024 for heaven’s sake. EV is the least family friendly automobile technology I can think of. And at an unfriendly price too.
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miraphycs7377
This car's styling reminds me of one of those MPVs that are popular in Europe and South East Asia like Fiat 500L, VW Touran or BMW 2 series Active/Grand Tourer. Somehow the hood/beltline is too high, but the roof is low Not a good look regardless
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This car's styling reminds me of one of those MPVs that are popular in Europe and South East Asia like Fiat 500L, VW Touran or BMW 2 series Active/Grand Tourer. Somehow the hood/beltline is too high, but the roof is low Not a good look regardless
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EmmyJune212008
Another weird looking Hyundai/Kia. The roof is comically high, just like I find the Ioniq 5’s. I guess the Ioniq 9 looks better than the EV9 mess, but that’s not saying much. The current crop of Hyundais and Kias is not going to age well.
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Another weird looking Hyundai/Kia. The roof is comically high, just like I find the Ioniq 5’s. I guess the Ioniq 9 looks better than the EV9 mess, but that’s not saying much. The current crop of Hyundais and Kias is not going to age well.
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Realisy
Please don’t forget to mention ISOFIX points in 3row vehicle like this. Only option out there with 3 ISOFIX across 2nd row right now seems to be q7 and mdx watched it again and of course u mentioned it 22 thanks!
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Please don’t forget to mention ISOFIX points in 3row vehicle like this. Only option out there with 3 ISOFIX across 2nd row right now seems to be q7 and mdx watched it again and of course u mentioned it 22 thanks!
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matthewprather7386
Subaru Ascent is another vehicle this looks like. Along with Volvo that others have mentioned. There’s also something a bit similar to a GM vehicle though I can’t put my finger on which.
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Subaru Ascent is another vehicle this looks like. Along with Volvo that others have mentioned. There’s also something a bit similar to a GM vehicle though I can’t put my finger on which.
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Johnny_Socko
The high roof is actually pretty impressive. So much so that they could have raised the 3rd row seat off the floor a tiny bit more for added comfort. But overall I really like what I'm seeing here.
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The high roof is actually pretty impressive. So much so that they could have raised the 3rd row seat off the floor a tiny bit more for added comfort. But overall I really like what I'm seeing here.
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nitrobenz1694
I wish they would bring the wool option to the US option list. Anything but leather (or pleather) for me please! I just want comfy couch fabric in my seats, is that too much to ask
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I wish they would bring the wool option to the US option list. Anything but leather (or pleather) for me please! I just want comfy couch fabric in my seats, is that too much to ask
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mra4107
I hope Volvo is taking notes! Impressive car, although the exterior styling is a bit iffy. Certainly like the hard buttons, the interior quality, the motorized sun shade, etc.
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I hope Volvo is taking notes! Impressive car, although the exterior styling is a bit iffy. Certainly like the hard buttons, the interior quality, the motorized sun shade, etc.
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