Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV revealed - UAE launch next year?
Key highlights
- Ioniq 9 EV becomes the flagship electric vehicle by Hyundai worldwide
- Gets RWD and AWD variants with max range of up to 620 km
- UAE launch possible by late 2025
In an exclusive world debut, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV has been revealed in the US. It is a three-row EV that will now become the flagship model for the Korean brand worldwide. Loaded with long-range and AWD powertrain options, the new Ioniq 9 EV will mark its global sales by the end of next year, including the UAE market. See the crucial details of the Ioniq 9 in our detailed report below.
Meanwhile, do check out our used Hyundai cars in the UAE. CARS24 used cars offer top quality and reliability as all of our cars surpass 150+ quality checkpoints.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV - battery, range, performance
Hyundai Ioniq 9 is based on the same platform as the Inoiq 5 and Kia EV9. It can support 400V and 800V charging and a rapid charger of 350kW as well. Ioniq 9 also gets a V-2-L (vehicle-to-load) function to charge other electrical devices from it.
It is going to be offered in two variants: Long-range and Performance. The LR variant will have an option for an RWD and an AWD powertrain. Meanwhile, the Performance version will come with a standard AWD powertrain. The maximum range of the LR RWD version with smaller 19-inch wheels will be around 620 km/charge. The variant and performance details of the Ioniq 9 are as follows:
Other technical features of the Ioniq 9 include - dynamic torque vectoring, lateral and stability control, and a terrain control package which is rumored to use AI for anticipating and measure correcting the bad road conditions ahead of the EV.
Also read: Lexus ES 300h facelift revealed: UAE launch soon?
Hyundai Ioniq 9 - design, interiors, and features
The Ioniq 9 is a long EV at 5,060mm in length. It is also the first Hyundai EV with three-row seating. Hyundai is offering 16 exterior and 7 interior colour combinations for the Ioniq 9. Its chiseled body panels offer a sleek design while retaining the boxy SUV silhouette. Hyundai is offering 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels as an option, whilst 19-inch wheels come as a standard fitment. It also comes loaded with digital ORVMs that use a 7-inch OLED screen to display the rear traffic view.
On the inside, it gets an adjustable dashboard called 'Universal Island 2.0'. It can be moved up to 190mm sideways; adding to the functionality of the cabin as even the second-row users can move it easily. The dashboard has twin 12-inch screens called 'panoramic curved display' - offering infotainment and instrument console features. Hyundai has retained the physical buttons for HVAC controls. The unique design includes reverse captain seats for the second-row.
Some crucial features of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 are as below:
- Ambient lights with mood settings
- Panoramic sunroof
- All-electric seats with ventilation/heating function for the first and second row
- Multi-zone auto climate control
- 14-speaker BOSE music system
- 100W type-C USB charging ports in all three rows
- 620L cargo space which can be extended up to 1,323L (with third row down)
- 88L frunk cargo space (RWD) and 52L (AWD)
- 10 airbags, ABS+EBD, BA, ADAS (level 2 suite)
- Digital rear-view mirrors
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV - UAE launch time, price, and rivals
Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been revealed in the US currently. Hyundai aims to launch it in the Korean and US car markets by mid-2025 and later into the European and other priority markets like the UAE itself. Hence, our anticipation says that the Ioniq 9 will debut in UAE by the end of 2025.
The current flagship EV from Hyundai in UAE is the Ioniq 5, which is priced from AED 153,000 for the base variant. However, the Ioniq 9 is a whole new level of luxury, space, and performance. Being a flagship model means it will be priced at least AED 200,000 for the base version when it gets launched in the UAE. The direct competitors of the Ioniq 9 in UAE are - Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Audi Q8 e-tron, and BMW iX.
Our verdict
Hyundai has been serious about the electric vehicle market globally. The Ioniq 5 has established itself as a solid EV that packs performance and luxury. Meanwhile, to grow bigger and step in the premium EV share, the Ioniq 9 appears to be the perfect model. Rest, you tell us in the comments below what you think about the Ioniq 9 EV.
Key highlights
- Ioniq 9 EV becomes the flagship electric vehicle by Hyundai worldwide
- Gets RWD and AWD variants with max range of up to 620 km
- UAE launch possible by late 2025
In an exclusive world debut, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV has been revealed in the US. It is a three-row EV that will now become the flagship model for the Korean brand worldwide. Loaded with long-range and AWD powertrain options, the new Ioniq 9 EV will mark its global sales by the end of next year, including the UAE market. See the crucial details of the Ioniq 9 in our detailed report below.
Meanwhile, do check out our used Hyundai cars in the UAE. CARS24 used cars offer top quality and reliability as all of our cars surpass 150+ quality checkpoints.
Also read: New-gen Mercedes CLA debut soon: engine details revealed
Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV - battery, range, performance
Hyundai Ioniq 9 is based on the same platform as the Inoiq 5 and Kia EV9. It can support 400V and 800V charging and a rapid charger of 350kW as well. Ioniq 9 also gets a V-2-L (vehicle-to-load) function to charge other electrical devices from it.
It is going to be offered in two variants: Long-range and Performance. The LR variant will have an option for an RWD and an AWD powertrain. Meanwhile, the Performance version will come with a standard AWD powertrain. The maximum range of the LR RWD version with smaller 19-inch wheels will be around 620 km/charge. The variant and performance details of the Ioniq 9 are as follows:
Other technical features of the Ioniq 9 include - dynamic torque vectoring, lateral and stability control, and a terrain control package which is rumored to use AI for anticipating and measure correcting the bad road conditions ahead of the EV.
Also read: Lexus ES 300h facelift revealed: UAE launch soon?
Hyundai Ioniq 9 - design, interiors, and features
The Ioniq 9 is a long EV at 5,060mm in length. It is also the first Hyundai EV with three-row seating. Hyundai is offering 16 exterior and 7 interior colour combinations for the Ioniq 9. Its chiseled body panels offer a sleek design while retaining the boxy SUV silhouette. Hyundai is offering 20- and 21-inch alloy wheels as an option, whilst 19-inch wheels come as a standard fitment. It also comes loaded with digital ORVMs that use a 7-inch OLED screen to display the rear traffic view.
On the inside, it gets an adjustable dashboard called 'Universal Island 2.0'. It can be moved up to 190mm sideways; adding to the functionality of the cabin as even the second-row users can move it easily. The dashboard has twin 12-inch screens called 'panoramic curved display' - offering infotainment and instrument console features. Hyundai has retained the physical buttons for HVAC controls. The unique design includes reverse captain seats for the second-row.
Some crucial features of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 are as below:
- Ambient lights with mood settings
- Panoramic sunroof
- All-electric seats with ventilation/heating function for the first and second row
- Multi-zone auto climate control
- 14-speaker BOSE music system
- 100W type-C USB charging ports in all three rows
- 620L cargo space which can be extended up to 1,323L (with third row down)
- 88L frunk cargo space (RWD) and 52L (AWD)
- 10 airbags, ABS+EBD, BA, ADAS (level 2 suite)
- Digital rear-view mirrors
Also read: Renault Duster 2025 coming soon: See design, features, mileage, price, specs, and more
Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV - UAE launch time, price, and rivals
Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been revealed in the US currently. Hyundai aims to launch it in the Korean and US car markets by mid-2025 and later into the European and other priority markets like the UAE itself. Hence, our anticipation says that the Ioniq 9 will debut in UAE by the end of 2025.
The current flagship EV from Hyundai in UAE is the Ioniq 5, which is priced from AED 153,000 for the base variant. However, the Ioniq 9 is a whole new level of luxury, space, and performance. Being a flagship model means it will be priced at least AED 200,000 for the base version when it gets launched in the UAE. The direct competitors of the Ioniq 9 in UAE are - Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Audi Q8 e-tron, and BMW iX.
Our verdict
Hyundai has been serious about the electric vehicle market globally. The Ioniq 5 has established itself as a solid EV that packs performance and luxury. Meanwhile, to grow bigger and step in the premium EV share, the Ioniq 9 appears to be the perfect model. Rest, you tell us in the comments below what you think about the Ioniq 9 EV.
