Hyundai IONIQ 9 Review: Family SUV of the Future, Today
Sarah Lin
May 5, 2025 · 9 min read
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is the electric three-row SUV that families have been waiting for. Built on Hyundai's E-GMP platform, this flagship model offers up to 620 km of WLTP range, making range anxiety a thing of the past for family road trips.
The interior is where the IONIQ 9 truly shines. The first and second rows feature swivel seats that can rotate 180 degrees when parked, transforming the cabin into a mobile living room. The third row offers genuine adult-sized space — a rarity in this segment.
Design-wise, the IONIQ 9 follows Hyundai's parametric pixel language but stretches it to its largest canvas yet. The result is striking and distinctive, though some may find the proportions challenging.
Powertrain options include a standard 84 kWh battery with rear-wheel drive (providing 620 km range) and a larger 110 kWh option with all-wheel drive (580 km range). Both support 350 kW DC fast charging, enabling a 10-80% charge in just 24 minutes.
Pricing starts at €65,000 for the base model, positioning it against the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE SUV, and Tesla Model X.