Hyundai’s EV line-up is about to expand – quite literally – with the automaker set to debut the new, 3-row Ioniq 9 SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The Korean carmaker has offered up the first teaser images of its latest EV which shares the same platform as sibling Kia’s 3-row EV9.
Hyundai has dropped the first teaser images of its 3-row Ioniq 9 EV.
While some of its competitors may be stretching out plans to grow their EV lines, Hyundai is charging ahead with the next member of its Ioniq family set to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.
The Korean carmaker has released the teaser images of its first 3-row battery-electric vehicle, the Ioniq 9. For the moment, its adding little additional information, beyond noting that the new SUV will adopt the “Aerosthetic” design language which it calls “a unique blend of aerodynamic performance and aesthetic appeal.”
The new model will share underpinnings with Hyundai’s existing Ioniq EV line-up, as well as the similarly sized Kia EV9.
A growing family
Ioniq 9 will serve as the flagship of Hyundai’s growing EV line-up which already includes the Ioniq 5 crossover and Ioniq 6 sedan, as well as the all-electric version of the little Kona SUV.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will share many of the underpinnings of the 3-row Kia EV9 but boast its own, unique design.
All of those – with the exception of Kona – use Hyundai’s E-GMP architecture – short for Electric-Global Modular Platform — a skateboard-style chassis that places batteries and other key drivetrain components under the load floor. That frees up significant amounts of space for passengers and cargo.
Expect Hyundai Ioniq 9 to come in with roughly the same dimensions as the Kia EV9 which measures 197.2 inches nose-to-tail, with a 122.0-inch wheelbase. It stands 70.1 inches tall and has a width of 77.9 inches, excluding its mirrors. It also features 182.3 cubic feet of interior space, in line with the bigger Chevrolet Suburban.
There is the possibility that Ioniq 9 might come in a bit bigger than its Kia alternative, however. It might mirror the dimensions of the Hyundai Seven Concept first shown at the 2021 LA Auto Show. It featured a 126-inch wheelbase.
Aerosthetic design
The Ioniq 9 may opt for a slightly longer wheelbase, more in line with the brand’s Hyundai Seven concept from 2021.
While Hyundai and Kia may share key EV components, including the E-GMP platform, they’ve worked hard to differentiate the design of their products. And that’s likely to continue with the Ioniq 9 compared to the EV9, at least if these teaser images are any indication.
The new SUV’s “Aerosthetic” design language is crafted around an elongated wheelbase, with Ioniq 9 boasting a gentle curve to its roofline to ensure ample headroom in all three rows.
“The teaser sketches reveal intricate details that enhance IONIQ 9’s overall design quality,” Hyundai said in a news release. “The character lines on its side evoke the diagonal lines of the traditional Korean clothing, Hanbok. The front lamps feature Parametric Pixels, Hyundai Motor’s signature lighting design for IONIQ models. The multi-spoke wheel design aligns perfectly with IONIQ 9’s dynamic and elegant nature.
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Another close-up of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9.
Drivetrain
Hyundai promises to release a series of teasers ahead of the debut of Ioniq 9 roughly three weeks from now.
We hope to learn more about details such as powertrain options. That said, we can also check out the Kia EV9 for some hints. That 3-row model is offered in several configurations, including an all-wheel-drive package that mounts motors on both axles to deliver a combined 379 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Its 99.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack delivers up to 270 miles per charge, according to the EPA, and has a towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
At the low end, the EV9 Light makes 215 hp and 258 lb-ft, directed to rear wheels. It musters 230 miles from a smaller 76.1 kWh pack. Another RWD package with the larger battery pack maxes out at 304 miles range.
We should also expect the Hyundai Ioniq 9 to offer V2H technology allowing owners to draw current from the battery pack, if needed, to do things like power a work or campsite, even provide backup energy for home in the event of a blackout.
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