Last month, Kia decided to shake things up in India by launching its flagship electric vehicle, the EV9. Now, Hyundai is ready to show who’s boss with its own electrified giant — the Ioniq 9 — set to make its grand debut at the LA Auto Show later this month. This will be Hyundai’s first-ever three-row all-electric ride because apparently, the world wasn’t quite ready for the electric minivan yet.
Hyundai has been stirring up excitement on social media with hints, sketches, and a video teaser of the Ioniq 9. Earlier, they even teased a silhouette, leaving everyone guessing whether it would be an SUV, coupe SUV, or crossover. One thing’s for sure: it’s big, it’s electric, and it’s ready to make a splash.
Hyundai Ioniq 9: Interiors
Based on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the Ioniq 9 will provide a spacious cabin that features a flat floor across all three rows, enabling easy movement within the vehicle. The latest teaser reveals that the new EV going to offer a lounge-like cabin. Hyundai has also revealed that the Ioniq 9 is a three-row seven-seater vehicle. It is also expected to offer a more premium six-seater variant.Â
Hyundai Ioniq 9: What to expect?
As mentioned earlier, the Ioniq 9 is based on the E-GMP Platform like the Kia EV9 and will offer an 800-volt charging capacity. It is expected to come with the same battery pack options as the EV9 — the 76.1 kWh and the top end 99.8 kWh. The Ioniq 9’s flagship variant is expected to have a dual-motor and all-wheel drive setup with an output of 380 bhp and 700 Nm of torque.
The Ioniq 9 will make its global debut at the LA Auto Show and based on the Hyundai’s social media post, the all-electric vehicle will break cover on November 20.
