A brand new Hyundai three-row electrical SUV is about to hit the US market. Forward of its official debut, the Hyundai IONIQ 9 was caught testing within the US. From the appears of it, the electrical SUV appears even larger and bolder in particular person.
Hyundai is already outpacing rivals within the US with its wide-ranging lineup of inexpensive, environment friendly EVs, together with the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electrical.
After EV gross sales surged 62% within the first three months of the 12 months, setting new Q1 IONIQ 5 and Kona Electrical information, Hyundai appears to maintain the momentum rolling. Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker mentioned, “Demand for our autos, particularly EVs, stays excessive” after the record-setting efficiency.
In a latest interview with Electrek, Parker mentioned Hyundai is “sticking to its technique” regardless of rivals like Ford and GM rethinking EV plans. Electrical autos stay a core a part of Hyundai’s technique.
In response to knowledge from the US Division of Vitality, Hyundai has six of the highest ten most fuel-efficient EVs within the US this 12 months. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Lengthy Vary RWD (w/ 18″ wheels) positioned first, topping the Lucid Air Pure with 140 MPGe (mixed).
The redesigned 2024 Kona Electrical (Lengthy Vary) and IONIQ 5 (Lengthy Vary RWD) additionally made the record.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 proven in new US testing video
A part of Hyundai’s plans to maintain the ball rolling is a brand new, bigger electrical SUV to sit down above the IONIQ 5.
Though it was initially anticipated to be referred to as the IONIQ 7, Hyundai’s first three-row electrical SUV is predicted to go by the IONIQ 9.
When requested in regards to the IONIQ 9 hitting the US market, Parker informed Electrek, “It’s positively coming,” however no new particulars had been supplied. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has been noticed testing a number of instances forward of its official debut.
Most lately, a brand new video from Kindel Auto exhibits the Hyundai IONIQ 9 testing within the US. The video exhibits the electrical SUV’s massive physique because it passes by.
You can too see what seems to be Hyundai’s signature pixelated LED headlights, just like the IONIQ 5/6 fashions. It additionally has stacked LED rear taillights.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 may very well be bigger than the brand new Kia EV9 at 197.2″ lengthy, 77.9″ vast, and 70.1″ tall (with roof rails)
The IONIQ 9 was noticed a couple of months in the past beside a Kia EV9. In response to the reporters, the IONIQ 9 appeared barely bigger and “very full” up entrance. In the meantime, with a extra sloped A-pillar, Hyundai’s electrical SUV appeared much less boxy than the EV9.
With 42.8″ of legroom, the EV9 already has greater than the Cadillac Escalade and 3-row Vary Rover P400. Can Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 prime it?
The IONIQ 9 is predicted to be constructed at Hyundai’s new $7.6 billion EV Metaplant in Georgia. As soon as up and operating, Hyundai expects EVs made on the facility to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, which ought to enhance Hyundai’s competitiveness within the US market.
Hyundai’s three-row electrical SUV will compete with the Rivian R1S, Kia EV9, Volvo EX90, and others within the phase.
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