Hyundai’s new three-row electrical SUV is about to debut later than anticipated. Though Hyundai was anticipated to launch the IONIQ 9 this summer season, it appears like we could have to attend a bit longer.
When will Hyundai launch the IONIQ 9?
Hyundai unveiled its first three-row electrical SUV on the LA 2021 auto present. It was initially referred to as the SEVEN idea, indicating it might be part of Hyundai’s lineup because the IONIQ 7.
Nonetheless, earlier this 12 months, reviews surfaced that Hyundai deliberate to name it the IONIQ 9. The identify change is greater than a quantity. Because the quantity “9,” the brand new electrical SUV is predicted to be Hyundai’s new flagship mannequin.
Though the IONIQ 9 was anticipated to launch this summer season on the Busan Motor Present, Hyundai is now wanting towards the tip of the 12 months.
New reviews from South Korea declare Hyundai remains to be testing the electrical SUV. Hyundai needs to make sure the mannequin is ideal earlier than it hits the market.
Main as much as its debut, Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 has been noticed a number of instances testing in public. In April, we bought a great take a look at the big-bodied electrical SUV after it was caught testing in California. You may see from the video the IONIQ 9 is way greater than Hyundai’s IONIQ 5.
Final August, the IONIQ 9 was noticed subsequent to Kia’s EV9. The reporter stated Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 was “fuller” up entrance and fewer boxy than the EV9.
Kia’s three-row EV9 is off to a sizzling begin within the US, with 9,671 deliveries via the primary half of 2024. In the meantime, Hyundai continued its sizzling streak in Q2 with file IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 gross sales within the US.
In a current interview, Hyundai Motor America CEO Randy Parker instructed Electrek that the corporate is giving patrons the arrogance to go electrical with long-range, fast-charging EVs at an reasonably priced worth.
The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is already extra reasonably priced to lease than the most affordable automobile in America (2024 Nissan Versa), beginning at $229 per 30 days.
Hyundai is pushing again the IONIQ 9 launch to make sure the brand new EV is as much as customary. Examine again quickly for extra on Hyundai’s new flagship EV.
Supply: TheKoreanCarBlog
