First official teaser images of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 have been released ahead of the big new electric SUV’s imminent world debut, followed by its international media launch in the US next month and first Australian deliveries in early 2025.
These four tightly cropped teaser images don’t show much, revealing only parts of the large seven-seat electric SUV’s ‘Parametric Pixel’ headlights, flush-fit door handle and multi-spoke wheel design.
However, our first clear look at the side profile of the production model shows the Ioniq 9 will be a lot sleeker than its boxier Kia EV9 twin-under-the skin, at least at the front.
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As we’ve already seen from spy shots of camouflaged prototypes being tested in Korea and the US earlier this year – and the Hyundai Seven concept that previewed it in 2021 – the Ioniq 9 will have a dramatically different rear-end that plunges sharply vertically and is surrounded on both sides, and perhaps the top, by continuous lighting strips.
There are no teaser images of the Ioniq 9’s interior, but previous spy pics show the big SUV’s dashboard will resemble that of the new Santa Fe, with what appears to be the same steering wheel and similar dual-screen multimedia array.
No technical details have been revealed, but the Ioniq 9 will ride on the same Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) architecture as the existing Ioniq 5 mid-sized SUV and Ioniq 6 sedan, and the Kia EV5, EV6 and EV9.
The closely related EV9 is offered with a single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain outputting 160kW of power and 350Nm of torque in entry-level Air form, which is claimed to hit 100km/h in 8.2 seconds and comes with a 76.1kWh lithium-ion battery providing 443km of WLTP range.
Both the Kia EV9 Earth and GT-Line get a dual-motor all-wheel drive drivetrain with an 141kW/350Nm electric motor on each axle, for total system outputs of 283kW/700Nm and claimed 0-100km/h acceleration in 6.0 seconds (Earth) and 5.3 seconds (GT-Line).
These AWD models incorporate a Long Range battery with 99.8kWh of capacity, resulting in 512km of WLTP range. The Seven concept was claimed to offer “more than 480km” of range. All EV9s feature an 800V electrical system.
The Ioniq 9 could also follow the EV9’s lead when it comes to pricing. The latter is priced between $91,000 and $121,000 before on-road costs, making it Kia Australia’s most expensive model line.
Hyundai today described the Ioniq 9 as “a three-row, all-electric SUV that will mark a new milestone in the brand’s unwavering commitment to electrification”.
Ioniq 7 concept 
The Korean carmaker said its first large electric SUV will “redefine the EV experience, boasting a spacious and comfortable interior”, while its ‘Aerosthetic’ exterior design is a unique blend of aerodynamic performance and aesthetic appeal.
“This model draws inspiration from the sleek exteriors and spacious, cozy interiors of boats. Its single-curved roofline, coupled with an elongated wheelbase, ensures ample space for all passengers, including those in the third row,” said Hyundai.
Hyundai celebrated the production of its 100 millionth vehicle earlier this year and says it “remains steadfast in its commitment to electrification” by targeting two million cumulative EV sales by 2030.
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