Hyundai Motor announced on the 3rd that it will begin pre-contracting for the large electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) Ioniq 9.
The Ioniq 9, the flagship model of Hyundai Motor's electric vehicle brand Ioniq, is equipped with a 110.3-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery, allowing it to travel up to 532 kilometers on a single charge based on rear-wheel drive. It has a maximum output of 160 kW, maximum torque of 350 Nm, and an electricity consumption efficiency of 4.3 km/kWh. The all-wheel drive version achieves an efficiency of 503 km on a single charge, while the performance model reaches 501 km.
The design, inspired by the sleek shape of a boat, achieves a top-level drag coefficient for large SUVs of 0.259 (based on 19-inch wheels). The Ioniq 9 measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height. Notably, its wheelbase of 3,130 mm is a key factor that allows for the largest interior space in its class.
The Ioniq 9 will be available in three trims (Exclusive, Prestige, Calligraphy) for both the 6-passenger and 7-passenger models. The prices are as follows for the 7-passenger models: ▲Exclusive 67.15 million won ▲Prestige 73.15 million won ▲Calligraphy 77.92 million won, and for the 6-passenger models: ▲Exclusive 69.03 million won ▲Prestige 74.64 million won ▲Calligraphy 79.41 million won. With the application of electric vehicle subsidies, the expected price for the 7-passenger Exclusive model will be in the low to mid-60 million won range.
Hyundai Motor plans to open a Blue Link store (website) that allows customers to add desired digital features at any time after taking delivery of the vehicle, in line with the launch of the Ioniq 9. Additionally, wireless software updates will be available. Hyundai Motor intends to provide customers with the latest features through wireless updates, enhancing their driving enjoyment.
A Hyundai Motor official noted, "We expect that a new electrification experience, which turns possibilities into reality through the flagship model Ioniq 9 of the electrified brand Ioniq, will unfold."