Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 SUV appears to be dropping the EV line’s blocky N64-inspired design

Hyundai has confirmed it would formally showcase the Ioniq 9, its first three-row electrical SUV, on the LA Auto Show later this month. Identical to the automaker has with its different current EVs, Hyundai is releasing a trickle of information in regards to the upcoming SUV main as much as its reveal.

In a considerably cryptic teaser picture, Hyundai presents a glimpse on the closing model of the Ioniq 9’s expansive inside, and, in fact, its streamlined aesthetic that is a notable departure from the blocky Ioniq 5. The automotive really seems much more just like the Ioniq 6, however in SUV kind, which is probably going the vibe the South Korean firm goes for.

Hyundai first confirmed off the Ioniq 9’s design again in 2021 as its Seven Concept SUV, and surprisingly, the Ioniq 9 seems to be very comparable. Rumors initially pointed to the SUV being known as the Ioniq 7, nevertheless it seems Hyundai prefers the quantity 9 (or perhaps it plans to launch one other EV SUV that falls between the Ioniq 5 and 9 by way of measurement).

Hyundai’s first 3-row SUV is poised to be massive

The car will doubtless be comparable in measurement to Kia’s EV9

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Constructed on the identical well-regarded E-GMP devoted EV platform as its Kia EV9 cousin, Hyundai’s tackle a 3-row SUV is tipped to characteristic a “lounge-like inside.” What does this imply? I am not totally positive, however the Ioniq 5 I drive is fairly spacious inside, and my guess is the Ioniq 9 will characteristic a considerably larger inside.

“Its nature-inspired, lounge-like inside displays our progressive strategy of how we envision the expertise, customer-centric design, and tranquility, coming collectively seamlessly in the way forward for mobility,” mentioned Senior Vice President and head of Hyundai Design, in a current press release.

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Given the Ioniq 9 is Hyundai’s first all-electric three-row SUV, it is anticipated to be fairly massive and comparable in measurement to Kia’s cumbersome EV9. I do not essentially dislike the Ioniq 9’s look, however a part of what attracted me to the Ioniq 5 is its low polygon-inspired design. Even after a number of years, it is nonetheless extremely distinctive — there’s simply nothing on the highway prefer it (until you rely the Cybertruck, which appears to be going nicely for Tesla…).

When the Ioniq 6 first appeared a number of years in the past, I used to be disillusioned with its design as soon as I spotted it seemed extra like what I would describe as a Porsche 911 drawn from reminiscence than the Ioniq 5. I am hoping to be confirmed unsuitable, and the entrance of the Ioniq 9 makes me really feel like a few of that boxiness will nonetheless be round. As a facet be aware, the Ioniq 9 light bar the automaker teased a number of weeks in the past seems very cool.

The Ioniq 9 does not have an official launch date, nevertheless it’s confirmed to make its method to the US as a 2025 mannequin, hinting it’s going to doubtless make its method to sellers early subsequent yr.

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