All-New Flagship 3-Row SUV
The all-new, all-electric 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand new flagship for the model. The flagship tag can imply any variety of issues to the completely different producers, however in its purest type it means the Ioniq 9 is to be checked out as the last word mannequin coming from Hyundai.
Hyundai hosted the automotive media in Savannah, Georgia, (extra in a while why there apart from it’s a cool metropolis) within the second week of Might the place we drove the 2 prime trims of Efficiency Calligraphy AWD and the Efficiency Calligraphy Design AWD. This Flash Drive provides a fast take a look at the Ioniq 9, with a extra detailed Highway Take a look at evaluate when Clear Fleet Report has the Ioniq 9 for per week or extra.
What Is the Ioniq 9?
The Ioniq 9 strikes to the highest of Hyundai’s household of SUVs with by measurement. The group now runs, from small-to-large—Venue, Kona, Nexo, Tucson, Santa Fe and Palisade. A wide range of propulsion choices are provided, however the all-electric Ioniq 9 has three rows, making it the most important emissions-free SUV from Hyundai.
Ioniq 9: Energy Choices
- Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- Single electrical motor
- 110 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
- Horsepower: 215
- Torque: 258
- All-electric vary (AER): 335 miles (Lengthy Vary trim)
- Towing, with trailer brakes: 3,500 kilos
- All-wheel drive (AWD)
- Twin electrical motors
- 110 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery
- Horsepower: 422
- Torque: 516
- 0-60 mph, estimated 4.9 seconds
- All-electric vary (AER): 311 – 320
- Towing, with trailer brakes: 5,000 kilos
Charging
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 comes normal with a NACS (nee: Tesla) charging port and an adapter (included with new automobile buy) permitting homeowners the choice of utilizing CCS chargers.
The Ioinq 9 has a Battery situationr to enhance charging efficiency by heating or cooling the battery to the optimum charging temperature. The SUV might be trickle charged with a 120V widespread wall plug, however count on replenish occasions to be lengthy and sluggish. The very best guess for homeowners might be to put in a Stage 2 240V house charger that may take the battery from 10-100% in 9.4 hours, or roughly in a single day.
DC quick charging, at a NACS V3 Supercharger takes 41 minutes. Utilizing the CCS adapter at a 50 kW public charger will take 109 minutes and at 350 kW provides 10-80% in 24 minutes.
The Ioniq 9 has Car-to-Load (V2L), the place energy can stream out of the battery and cost e-bikes, tire pumps and out of doors gear, run your workplace whereas touring, and even be an electrical energy supply for a house throughout an influence outage.
Complimentary Dwelling Charger or Charging Credit score
Prospects who buy or lease a brand new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 are eligible for his or her selection of a ChargePoint Dwelling Flex Stage 2 residential charging station or a $400 charging credit score.
The charging credit score can be utilized via Hyundai Pay at collaborating stations, which at present contains ChargePoint, EVgo and Parkopedia.
Hyundai will present the house charger via its Hyundai Dwelling Marketwhich may even help clients with scheduling skilled set up.
Silent and Easy Cruising
I spent a number of hours in-and-around Savannah, Georgia, (a quick time in South Carolina too) driving the 2026 Ioniq 9 Efficiency Calligraphy AWD. The 422 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque have been greater than a lot to maneuver the 6,008-pound, seven-passenger SUV. As with all EVs, the torque comes on immediately and made for an pleasant drive. When you’ve got by no means pushed an electrical automotive, put it in your to-do checklist for subsequent week.
The climate situations have been such that I solely used the Eco, Regular and Sport drive modes, leaving Snow and the customizable My Mode for one more day. Eco is greatest for maximizing gasoline financial system when on the open highway, however Sport gave the Ioniq 9 extra spirit by altering the transmission shift factors, the throttle response, and steering sensitivity. Regular is the blissful medium mode.
The AWD system, dynamic torque vectoring and lateral wind stability management delivered wonderful dealing with for a automobile that feels smaller than it seems to be. It was nimble with no trace of tire slippage, physique roll or any lack of management when pushing laborious round tight or sweeping corners. The underneath ground batteries dropped the middle of gravity, making for sure-footed dealing with.
Two applied sciences that Hyundai does pretty much as good or higher than any model are paddle shifter-operated Regenerative Braking and one pedal and i-Pedal driving. After mastering them (a really quick studying curve), in our opinion, creates the best and most pleasant strategy to drive an electrical automotive. Be certain to have the Hyundai vendor gross sales affiliate exhibit how utilizing and setting this regenerative braking approach will enhance your electrical effectivity, driving vary and driving enjoyment.
Having reviewed all the electrical Hyundai fashions, the Ioniq 9 proves Hyundai—and this extends to the sister manufacturers Genesis and Kia—is aware of electrical automobiles and is aware of what drivers will like in an EV.
Head-Turning Exterior Design
Hyundai positioned an emphasis on inside house, which implies the outside design wanted to be maximized in any respect 4 corners. The minimal entrance and rear overhangs, an extended wheelbase and flat ground create most passenger house.
The gently sloping roof and an abrupt, close to vertical rear finish give a boxy look. However the mushy edges, flush energy door handles and lively air shutters within the decrease entrance fascia help the coefficient of drag, which is a really respectable 0.269. One other design instrument to create inside house is, when the Ioniq 9 is considered from above, the ‘Boat-tail’ design. It has a entrance fender width narrower than the rears, with the hips being the widest level. The look is much like a modern sailboat.
The top and tail lights, with a parametric pixel design, have change into a Hyundai trademark. There are 4 aerodynamic alloy wheel designs in 19, 20 and 21 inches.
The Ioniq 9 has 9 exterior colours—Abyss Black Pearl, Cyber Grey Metallic, Snow White Pearl, Ecotronic Grey Matte, Gravity Grey Matte, Ionosphere Inexperienced Pearl, Final Pink Metallic, Cosmic Blue Pearl or Sage Silver Matte.
Spacious and Premium Inside
The time period spacious typically is used loosely when describing inside house. Hyundai was straightforward on the hyperbole even when saying the Ioniq 9 inside “is an area the place life occurs.” What we discovered was a very flat ground offering spacious leg, shoulder and head room for as much as seven occupants. The floating bridge console is moveable and incorporates cup holders and cost ports. There may be an ellipse design theme reoccurring on the sprint and door panels.
With an eye fixed on sustainability, the seats are coated in both stain-resistant bio-material fabric or H-Tex artificial. The Ioniq 9 Efficiency Calligraphy AWD we drove had heated and ventilated H-Tex-covered 8-way energy driver and passenger seats with energy lumbar. The driving force’s seat has a reminiscence setting.
The ventilated second-row Captain’s Chairs swivel and recline. They have been power-operated to slip and fold to accommodate quick access to the third row. Second-row occupants get guide window shades, air flow controls, USB-C cost ports and energy leg extensions. The third-row bench seat energy folds to develop the beneficiant cargo capability. Extra small merchandise storage within the entrance trunk (frunk) is discovered by popping the hood.
There are three screens inside, starting with the 10-inch configurable head-up show projected on the windshield. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is absolutely configurable with an assortment of essential automobile info, is linked to the 12.3-inch horizontal colour infotainment display screen. Leisure was via the 14-speaker Bose premium audio system with AM/FM/SiriusXM, wi-fi Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth for streaming and hands-free phone. The Bluelink app supplies entry to automobile programs, together with distant begin and distant charging, and the Digital Key supplies additional comfort and security.
Extra inside options are entrance and third row USB-C media and cost ports, changeable ambient lighting, wi-fi telephone charging, twin automated temperature management with second and third row vents, energy or guide tilt & telescoping leather-based steering wheel, cruise management with restricted hands-free driving, energy home windows and rear raise gate, and plenty of extra conveniences.
Security
The IONIQ 9 comes with an intensive checklist of ordinary security options, starting with 10 airbags. Hyundai’s security tech is strong with superior driver help programs (ADAS), together with lane hold help, blind spot detection, ahead collision avoidance and rear cross-traffic avoidance help. Different options are hill begin help, auto maintain, a encompass and blind view monitor with parking sensors, and a tire strain monitoring system.
Pricing
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is available in six trim ranges These costs embody the $1,600 freight cost
Even with the Ioniq 9 being in-built America, it’s unknown when this story was written (Might 2025), if federal tax incentives might be prolonged by the Trump administration. Particular person states could have buy incentive applications that will not be affected by any federal actions. The Ioniq 9 can also qualify for an HOV sticker, which permits a solo driver to make use of the carpool lanes.
- S RWD $60,595
- Is the award $ 64,365
- Its AWD $ 67,920
- Efficiency Restricted AWD $72,850
- Efficiency Calligraphy AWD $76,590
- Efficiency Calligraphy Design AWD $78,090
Availability
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 might be produced on the huge Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Ellabell, Georgia, which is close to Savannah. For this reason the media drive was held in Savannah as Hyundai took us via the plant. They are going to be providing public excursions, so if you’re the realm take the time to see what a contemporary, technologically-advanced auto manufacturing facility seems to be like. It will likely be properly value your time.
The automobile will go on sale in Q2 2025 as a 2026 mannequin 12 months.
Observations: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
That is a straightforward one to summarize. If you’re available in the market for a big, premium SUV that seats as much as seven in true consolation and magnificence, and are able to make the transfer to electrification, then the all-electric 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 ought to be excessive in your buying checklist.
With quick charging and a minimal 300-mile all-electric driving vary, the Ioniq 9 will simply deal with all your loved ones in-town errands and make taking an extended highway journey very doable, all whereas eliminating the necessity to ever cease at a gasoline station once more.
Hyundai is happy with the Ioniq 9. It grows the model’s choices to massive households as a substitute for the favored gasoline-powered Palisade SUV.
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Story by John Faulkner. Pictures by John Faulkner and Hyundai.
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