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Hyundai’s most expensive vehicle yet in Australia is now on sale.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a flagship three-row electric SUV, is coming here only in top-spec Calligraphy trim and wearing a price tag of $119,750 before on-road costs.
The seven-seat EV is available now and the only options are digital exterior mirrors and a six-seat configuration.
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The Ioniq 9 is the first Hyundai vehicle in Australia with Digital Key 2.0, a smartphone-based key that can be used to lock, unlock and start the vehicle using near-field communication and ultra-wideband technology.
This feature doesn’t require a mobile network signal and, depending on the smartphone type, will continue to function even if a user’s smartphone battery is flat.
Users can also share digital access to the vehicle with up to 15 devices.
Also debuting in the Ioniq 9 is Google Places Search, allowing users to use text search to find places using a specific text string – for example, “restaurants near me”.
The Ioniq 9 rides Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, a dedicated architecture for electric vehicles (EVs). This also underpins the similarly sized Kia EV9, which is the Ioniq 9’s most direct rival.
The EV9 is available in three variants, though the flagship GT-Line – most comparable to the Ioniq 9 – is priced at $121,000 before on-road costs.
The Ioniq 9 is the priciest Hyundai yet, surpassing even the Ioniq 5 N high-performance electric SUV, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy AWD | $119,750 |
The Ioniq 9 is being offered here only in dual-motor all-wheel drive guise, with a pair of 157kW/350Nm electric motors.
It rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with a self-levelling damper system to help reduce sag when loaded with heavy cargo.
Hyundai claims it takes as little as 24 minutes to charge the Ioniq 9 from 10 to 80 per cent using a 350kW DC fast-charger.
Specifications | Hyundai Ioniq 9 |
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Drivetrain | Dual electric motors |
Battery | 110.3kWh |
Power | 314kW |
Torque | 700Nm |
Drive type | All-wheel drive |
0-100km/h (claimed) | 5.2 seconds |
Claimed range | 600km (WLTP) |
While it rides on a different platform and has a longer wheelbase, the Ioniq 9 has an almost identical footprint to the upcoming second-generation Palisade large SUV.
Dimensions | Hyundai Ioniq 9 |
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Length | 5060mm |
Width | 1980mm |
Height | 1790mm |
Wheelbase | 3130mm |
Cargo capacity | 338L (behind third row) 908L (third row folded) |
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.
Under Hyundai’s Lifetime Service Plan capped-price servicing scheme, the Ioniq 9 requires a service at 24 months/30,000km which costs $660, and then one at 48 months or 60,000km which costs $685.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
There’s just one Ioniq 9 trim level offered in Australia – the top-spec Calligraphy.
Standard equipment includes:
Also included is a complimentary five-year subscription to Hyundai Bluelink connected car services. This is transferrable to subsequent owners within the five-year period, and includes features such as:
Digital exterior mirrors are a $3000 option.
A six-seat configuration is available for an extra $2000, replacing the second-row three-seat bench and bringing:
Metallic and pearl exterior paint finishes cost an extra $750. These comprise:
Matte paint is a $1000 option. The following matte finishes are available:
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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