Ioniq 9 Breaks Cover

Written By Tristan Gibbons

Hyundai has officially revealed its biggest and most luxurious electric vehicle to date. Introducing the 2025 IONIQ 9. As the crown jewel of the IONIQ range, this full-size, three-row SUV blends premium materials, cutting-edge EV performance, and bold design into one seriously well-rounded flagship.

It’s spacious, smart, and surprisingly quick. But most of all, the IONIQ 9 proves that family-focused electric vehicles don’t need to be dull. This one makes a statement.

Flagship Simplicity: One Trim, All In

There’s no need to scan a spec sheet or juggle options. The IONIQ 9 comes in a single, top-tier Calligraphy AWD trim, offered in both 6- and 7-seat configurations. You get everything: performance, luxury, safety, and tech with no compromises.

Powertrain: Big Numbers, Smooth Delivery

Don’t let the serene design fool you. This thing moves.

  • Twin 157kW motors (314kW combined)

  • 560Nm of torque

  • 0–100km/h in 5.2 seconds

  • 80–120km/h in just 3.4 seconds

  • WLTP range: 600km

  • Battery: 110.3kWh

  • Ultra-fast charging (10–80%) in just 24 minutes on a 350kW charger

Built on the proven E-GMP platform, the IONIQ 9 isn’t just about long legs. It’s properly quick and stable at speed, too.

Interior: A Lounge on Wheels

With its flat floor and generous wheelbase, Hyundai has created what it calls the Ultimate Lounge — and that’s not just marketing fluff. It’s serene, spacious, and impressively refined.

Design and Materials

  • Dual 12.3-inch curved screens merge infotainment and cluster into a single elegant sweep

  • Nappa leather seats, soft-touch materials, and aluminium accents

  • Colour schemes and textures designed to evoke calm, with ellipse-shaped elements enhancing visual balance

  • Panoramic sunroof for a sense of openness

6-Seater Highlights

  • Universal Island 2.0 Console: Two-way sliding, usable by front and second-row passengers

  • Rear relaxation seats: Reclining second-row thrones with ventilation and footrests

Comfort & Functionality

  • Front row Relaxation Seats: One-touch recline for true layback comfort

  • Ergo Motion Driver’s Seat: Air pocket-controlled support for fatigue-free long hauls

  • Rear seat control from the front touchscreen — ideal for helping kids or elderly passengers

  • Third-row access via one-touch tilting second-row

  • Flat-folding second and third rows for maximum cargo flexibility

  • Third-row switches allow passengers to adjust their own seats or fold them from the boot

Clever Touches

  • UV-C sterilisation console to disinfect personal items

  • Sliding rear tray beneath the front console

  • Rotary column shifter with integrated start button to free up cabin space

This is a cabin that doesn’t just seat people — it cares for them.

Hyundai Digital Key 2.0: Your Phone Is Your Key

The IONIQ 9 debuts Hyundai’s Digital Key 2.0, turning your smartphone into a proximity-enabled key using UWB and NFC tech.

  • Unlocks automatically within 1m of the car (UWB)

  • Touch-to-unlock and start with NFC

  • Works even with a flat phone battery

  • No mobile signal required

  • Can be shared with up to 15 devices

  • Integrated via Bluelink® Connected Car Services

It’s slick, seamless, and exactly what a next-gen EV should offer.

Exterior: Bold Meets Aerodynamic

Hyundai’s design language here is what they call “Aerosthetic” — where sleek styling meets aerodynamic function. And the result is commanding.

Key Design Features:

  • Parametric Pixel lighting front and rear

  • Transparent front fascia overlay

  • Bold D-pillar, crisp side lines, and black lower garnish

  • 21-inch machined Calligraphy alloys

  • Boat-tail rear for aerodynamic efficiency

  • Integrated rear diffuser for clean airflow

From every angle, the IONIQ 9 looks purposeful, polished, and futuristic — without going full spaceship.

Aerodynamic Aids:

  • Curved roofline and flush corners

  • Aero-optimised underbody panels

  • Dual-motion Active Air Flap system to regulate cooling airflow and reduce drag

All of it works toward Hyundai’s goal: high-speed stability and efficiency without sacrificing design.

Tech & Infotainment: Intuitive, Not Overwhelming

The IONIQ 9 brings thoughtful tech into the cabin — useful, not flashy for the sake of it.

  • Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

  • Bluelink® app with remote charging, climate, and vehicle monitoring

  • 13-speaker Bose audio

  • OTA updates, Google Places search, and user profile syncing

Every screen, button, and function feels considered. Nothing screams “beta version.”

Safety: Full Confidence for the Family

Hyundai’s latest SmartSense 2.0 system is on board, including:

  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2

  • Smart Cruise Control 2

  • Lane Following Assist 2

  • 360-degree surround cameras

  • 10 airbags

  • Digital Side Mirror option

  • Safe Exit Assist and Reverse Auto Braking

You feel protected — without being overwhelmed by constant alerts.

Final Word: The EV SUV for Big Families and Bigger Expectations

The 2025 IONIQ 9 isn’t trying to mimic luxury. It is luxury. Just with Hyundai’s signature practicality and pricing logic. It’s boldly designed, whisper-quiet, shockingly quick, and now smarter than ever.

Whether you’re hauling six passengers across town, cruising coastlines in full recline, or chasing 600km of range in one hit, the IONIQ 9 just gets it done.

And honestly? It might be the most complete family EV on sale this year, priced from $119,750.

Tristan Gibbons
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