2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Photos, engines & full specs

After it tested the market with electric vehicles such as the Ioniq 5 and 6, Hyundai stepped up its game in late 2024 when it launched its first full-size electron-powered SUV, the Ioniq 9.

The Korean automaker wasn’t new in the electrification game anymore. It started with models such as the Kona and the Ioniq, which were EVs based on platforms that could also accommodate internal combustion engines. Its first EV-only vehicle was the Ioniq 5 in 2021, followed by the Ioniq 6 in 2022. At the same time, Hyundai’s sister company, Kia, unveiled the EV6 crossover, which was the first to use the e-GMP (Electrical-Global Modular Platform). Things looked just fine for the Korean automaker, who made its next major step: introducing a full-size electric SUV. As a result, in late 2024, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 broke cover at the Goldstein House in Los Angeles. The new vehicle stunned the audience with its futuristic look and spacious cabin. In addition, the SUV had a 110.3 kWh battery, the largest in the brand’s lineup.

With its tall and bold front fascia, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 had a commanding look on the road. Its LED headlights flanked a flat panel. Above them, like eyebrows, the automaker added a separate set of light-emitting diodes placed on a curved panel for the daytime running lights. The flat hood that followed featured two longitudinal lines that emphasized the car’s size. Even though the car was based on the same architecture as the Kia EV6, it featured a raked panoramic windshield and a taller cabin.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 had an SUV-like profile with short overhangs and flared fenders. The greenhouse was pushed to the back of the vehicle and had a slightly sloped-down roofline. At the back, the slim and vertical LED taillights flanked the power-operated vertical tailgate. The automaker installed large wheels on the vehicle and added aerodynamically-profiled side sills. To lower drag resistance, Hyundai installed concealed door handles on all doors that popped out when the car was unlocked or while the owner was approaching. Moreover, customers could opt for rear-view cameras instead of regular mirrors, thus reducing the drag coefficient to 0.259. The window line was extended beyond the rear doors, reaching the C-posts, improving the cabin's natural illumination.

Like the Kia EV6, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 had a three-row configuration. However, the automaker offered customers the option to have their vehicle fitted with a bench seat in the middle row or with a pair of captain chairs that could rotate 180 degrees. At the front, Hyundai installed a tall dashboard featuring a curved glass panel that covered a screen fronting the driver and a touchscreen for the infotainment system. The center stack housed the control panel for the sound system and the dials and buttons for the HVAC unit. On the center console between the front occupants, the car manufacturer placed an induction charger for mobile phones, a button for the driving programs, and two cup holders.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 was available in three configurations: a Long-Range RWD with a 160 kW motor that drove the rear wheels, a Long-Range AWD that added a 70 kW motor that motivated the front axle, and a Performance AWD version that featured a total output of 320 kW. The Korean automaker said the vehicle could get a range of up to 620 km (385 miles) for the least potent version.