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

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

In a considerably cryptic teaser photograph, Hyundai gives a glimpse on the ultimate model of the Ioniq 9’s expansive inside, and, after all, its streamlined aesthetic that is a notable departure from the blocky Ioniq 5. The automobile really appears 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 appears to be very related. Rumors initially pointed to the SUV being referred to as the Ioniq 7, but it surely 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 huge

The car will possible be related 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 function 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 function a considerably greater inside.

“Its nature-inspired, lounge-like inside displays our progressive strategy of how we envision the know-how, 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 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 huge and related 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 street prefer it (except 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 upset with its design as soon as I noticed 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 facet word, the Ioniq 9 light bar the automaker teased a number of weeks in the past appears very cool.

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

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