Designed to meet the needs of customers who are “hyper-connected” but also value space, privacy, and relaxation, the Ioniq 9 accommodates up to seven occupants in a cabin characterized by elliptical elements and calming tones for a lounge-like atmosphere.

Using the E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 9 features a fully floor with 1,899 mm of head- and 2,050 mm of legroom when the second and third rows are combined. In addition, its Relaxation Seats—found on both the first two rows—can fully recline and offer a leg rest for optimal comfort. These seats also feature Hyundai’s first “Dynamic Body Care” system. The in-seat massagers use pressure and vibration to stimulate blood flow and circulation, reducing fatigue on long drives. This is on top of second-row seats that swivel 180 degrees.

The Ioniq 9 debuts Universal Island 2.0. The bidirectional armrests can be opened from the front and rear allowing easy access to the console from the second row. It’s also movable (by up to 190 mm), allowing passengers in the second row to access it easily.

With the third-row seats folded flat, the trunk can accommodate up to 1,323 liters of luggage, while with all three rows in place, the Ioniq 9 offers up to 620 liters of luggage room. Additionally, the front trunk offers a maximum volume of 88 liters.

Onside, the Ioniq 9 takes on the “Aerosthetic” design blending aero innovation with futuristic styling. Like other members of the Ioniq family, it features parametric pixels integrated into the LED light units. The silhouette is defined by a smooth, curved roofline, creating a streamlined aerodynamic profile and a low drag coefficient of just 0.259, when fitted with the optional digital side mirrors. Underneath, it has active air flaps and a 3D-shaped underbody color, as well as aero wheels (19 to 21 inches) and, in a Hyundai first, hidden antennas.

The Ioniq 9 uses a high-voltage, floor-mounted NCM lithium-ion battery with 110.3 kWh of system energy. With that, it will go around 620 kilometers on a single charge. Moreover, a 10-80 percent charge takes as little as 24 minutes thanks to its optimized dual 400V/800V architecture.

The Long-Range RWD model is powered by a 217 horsepower (160 kW) rear motor, the Long-Range AWD alternative features an additional 95 horsepower (70 kW) front motor, while the Performance AWD models boast 217 horsepower (160 kW) motors at both the front and rear.

The Performance model can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds, while the Long-Range AWD variant takes 6.7 seconds, and the Long-Range RWD version takes 9.4 seconds. In terms of mid-range acceleration, such as overtaking other vehicles, the Performance model accelerates from 80 to 120 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The Long-Range AWD variant accomplishes this in 4.8 seconds, while the Long-Range RWD version takes 6.8 seconds.

Creature comfort features include a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, a fast wireless charger, a panoramic sunroof, 100-watt USB-C ports, a UV-C sterilizer, and even a climate control that’s been optimized for activities such as car camping.

The Ioniq 9 goes on sale in Korea and the United States in the first half of 2025. It will rolled out to other markets such as Europe later.