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

Hyundai has confirmed it is going to 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 latest EVs, Hyundai is releasing a trickle of information concerning the upcoming SUV main as much as its reveal.

In a considerably cryptic teaser picture, Hyundai provides a glimpse on the last 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 automobile really appears to be like much more just like the Ioniq 6, however in SUV type, 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 appears to be like to be very related. Rumors initially pointed to the SUV being known as the Ioniq 7, however it seems Hyundai prefers the quantity 9 (or possibly it plans to launch one other EV SUV that falls between the Ioniq 5 and 9 when it comes to dimension).

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

The automobile will doubtless be related in dimension 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 solely 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,” stated Senior Vice President and head of Hyundai Design, in a latest 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 huge and related in dimension 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 (except you depend the Cybertruck, which appears to be going effectively for Tesla…).

When the Ioniq 6 first appeared a number of years in the past, I used to be disenchanted with its design as soon as I spotted it appeared 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 aspect word, the Ioniq 9 light bar the automaker teased a number of weeks in the past appears to be like very cool.

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

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