{"id":2050,"date":"2025-07-17T16:03:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatmenadore.com\/?p=2050"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:28:10","slug":"the-hyundai-ioniq-9-does-almost-everything-right-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.whatmenadore.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/17\/the-hyundai-ioniq-9-does-almost-everything-right-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Does Almost Everything Right: Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The fact that there are 58 different three-row SUVs on sale in the US right now should tell you everything you need to know: Americans simply can\u2019t get enough of these massive family haulers. But only recently has full-on electrification come into the mix in this segment, and early adopters have been relatively limited\u2014and pricey.<\/p>\n

Enter the Hyundai Ioniq 9<\/a>. Fresh on the heels of the success of its corporate cousin, the Kia EV9, Hyundai\u2019s three-row interpretation of the automaker\u2019s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) is even bolder.<\/p>\n

Funky, futuristic styling shrouds a modern interior with amenities to the brim. An efficient battery pack yields up to 335 miles of range, and a $60,555 starting price with destination means you won\u2019t have to take out a second mortgage\u2014just don\u2019t go adding too many options. Hyundai\u2019s first crack at an electric three-row SUV feels like an instant winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Quick Specs<\/td>\n2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n110.3 Kilowatt-Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output<\/td>\n422 Horsepower \/ 516 Pound-Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Range<\/td>\n311 Miles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Capacity<\/td>\n21.9 \/ 46.7 \/ 86.9 Cubic Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Price \/ As Tested<\/td>\n$60,555 \/\u00a0$76,590<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\nPhoto by: Hyundai Canada<\/p>\n

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Pros<\/h2>\n

Innovative Styling
\nQuiet & Comfortable Cabin
\nLots Of Range
\nNACS Capable<\/p>\n

Love it or hate it, you won\u2019t mistake the Ioniq 9 for anything else on the road. The forward-thinking styling from the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 carries over to the three-row SUV; pixelated light fixtures, a sweeping greenhouse, and hard-edged body lines give the Ioniq 9 its distinctive look. Sure, from certain angles it can appear a little slab-sided\u2014especially in the rear three-quarters. But ultimately, it works.<\/p>\n

Things get even better when you open the doors. In typical Hyundai fashion, the Ioniq 9 boasts a clean, minimalist interior with two 12.3-inch screens propped atop the dash\u2014one for the instrument cluster, one acting as the center touchscreen.<\/p>\n

A silver piece of aluminum stretches across the dash\u2014again, maybe not for everyone, but unique in its own right. Depending on the trim, cloth or faux leather fills the cabin. In this case, my fully loaded Calligraphy tester wears the premium stuff on all three rows. But even the base cloth looks nice.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Hyundai<\/p>\n

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The best stuff is what you don\u2019t see. Acoustic laminated glass is standard for the first- and second-row windows, as is active noise cancellation throughout the entire cabin. At 70 miles per hour on the highway, the Ioniq 9 is whisper quiet\u2014even wind buffeting common in other EVs is barely noticeable here.<\/p>\n

With 335 miles of range standard on the base S model, the Ioniq 9 outpaces many electric SUVs in this respect. Even when moving up to the dual-motor Calligraphy trim, 311 miles of range is nothing to sneeze at. And that pairs with a whopping 422 horsepower.<\/p>\n

Best of all, the Ioniq 9 is North American Charging Standard (NACS) capable out of the box. That means you can plug into any Tesla Supercharger station and go from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Hyundai Canada<\/p>\n

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Cons<\/h2>\n

Design Isn\u2019t For Everyone
\nCertain Trims Are Pricey<\/p>\n

For as big a fan as I am of the Ioniq 9\u2019s design, I can see where others might not be. Hard edges, flat surfaces, and a very tall rump make Hyundai\u2019s electric three-row less conventionally attractive than its rivals at Rivian, Cadillac, and Kia. In fact, the Ioniq 9\u2019s proportions more closely resemble a Tesla Model X\u2014which isn\u2019t exactly a looker.<\/p>\n

Certain elements of the interior may be equally controversial. The silver trim pieces that run across the dash and dot the door panels may look cheap to some (even though they certainly don\u2019t feel it). The flat, minimalist surfacing on the dash may also come off as budget-minded.<\/p>\n

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\nPhoto by: Hyundai<\/p>\n

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If customers don\u2019t want those trim pieces in an SUV that starts at $60,000, they certainly won\u2019t want them higher up in the Ioniq 9\u2019s range\u2014which can get pretty pricey. The SE is $64,365, the SEL is $67,920, the Limited is $72,850, the Calligraphy tested here is $76,590, and the fully loaded Calligraphy Design is $79,090.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, once you\u2019re that high up in the Ioniq 9\u2019s range, there aren\u2019t many options to choose from beyond paint. Everything else is standard, which is nice. Still, a near-$80,000 price tag for a fully loaded Hyundai might rub some people the wrong way.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Verdict: It\u2019s hard to find fault with the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Sure, the design might be a little wonky, and the price tag can be daunting once you start creeping up into the trim line. But in the realm of mainstream, three-row, electric SUVs, few do it better than Hyundai.<\/p>\n

Competitors<\/h3>\n

Cadillac Escalade IQ<\/a>
\nKia EV9<\/a>
\nRivian R1S<\/a>
\nTesla Model X<\/a><\/p>\n

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Motor<\/td>\nPermanent-Magnet Synchronous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\n110.3 Kilowatt-Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Output<\/td>\n422 Horsepower \/ 516 Pound-Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive Type<\/td>\nAll-Wheel Drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Speed 0-60 MPH<\/td>\n4.9 Seconds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n6,034 Pounds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EV Range<\/td>\n311 Miles <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charge Time<\/td>\n10-80 Percent In 24 Minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charge Type<\/td>\nDC Fast Charging \/ NACS Tesla Supercharging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seating Capacity<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Volume<\/td>\n21.9 \/ 46.7 \/ 86.9 Cubic Feet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Base Price<\/td>\n$60,555<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As-Tested Price<\/td>\n$76,590<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
On Sale<\/td>\nNow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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