The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 debuts as a three-row electric SUV with bold styling, advanced features, and rapid charging, targeting families and EV enthusiasts.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 sets a new benchmark as Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, combining innovative design, advanced technology, and family-friendly functionality. Building on the success of the Hyundai Palisade and inspired by the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 offers elevated performance and comfort, appealing to modern buyers seeking style and sustainability.
Eye-Catching Pixel Design
The Ioniq 9 continues Hyundai’s signature Parametric Pixel theme seen in its Ioniq lineup. The SUV’s bold front features vertical LED lights integrated into the lower fascia beneath a full-width light bar. At the rear, vertical pixel brake lights frame a large glass panel, maintaining the futuristic concept car’s aesthetic. The production model adds sharper body lines and a flowing roofline for a sleek silhouette.
Spacious, Lounge-Like Interior
Hyundai describes the Ioniq 9’s cabin as lounge-like, offering flat floors and expanded space due to its longer wheelbase—nine inches more than the Palisade—and higher roofline. Buyers can choose between six- or seven-seat configurations, with select markets offering swivel captain’s chairs for the second row. Relaxation Seats in the first and second rows provide fully reclining options for quick rests during charging stops.
Innovative features include a sliding center console accessible to both front and second-row passengers and USB-C ports in all three rows powered by the high-voltage battery, preventing auxiliary power drain. The dashboard hosts a pair of 12-inch screens in a curved display, complemented by physical dials for easy volume and climate adjustments.
Performance and Charging
The Ioniq 9 shares its platform and mechanicals with the Kia EV9 but introduces a larger 110.3-kWh battery pack targeting over 300 miles of range in all configurations. Three powertrain options include:
– Long Range RWD: A single 215-hp motor on the rear axle.
– Long Range AWD: A 215-hp rear motor plus a 94-hp front motor.
– Performance AWD: High-output motors for both axles, delivering the quickest acceleration.
Charging from 10% to 80% is possible in just 24 minutes using a 350-kW DC fast charger, thanks to its 800-volt architecture. The Ioniq 9 comes equipped with a North American Charging Standard port, ensuring compatibility with Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Performance-wise, the top Performance AWD model can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds with 21-inch wheels, while the AWD Long Range version takes 6.2 seconds. The RWD model, with 19-inch wheels, is slower at 8.4 seconds.
