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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins a growing number of electric three-row SUVs on the market. It can be configured to seat six or seven passengers; the six-passenger setup includes two reclining second-row captain's chairs that swivel to face the third row. Hyundai has gone big on aerodynamics, smoothing off everything from the door handles to the roof antenna, as well as the undercarriage. There is a single-motor rear-wheel drive version, a dual-motor all-wheel drive one, as well as a performance all-wheel drive variant. Electric driving range spans from 335 miles for the RWD to 320 and 311 miles for some versions of the AWD. Both get a large 110 kWh battery and a NACS-style charging port. Hyundai says the Ioniq 9 will tow 5,000 pounds. All trim levels come standard with a full suite of active safety features, including AEB, BSW, automatic high beams, and driver attention monitoring.

Market value
$56,675
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
7
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Electric
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Direct, 1-speed
Category
Electric SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2026

Pricing

Current retail median
$56,675
Retail value range
$45,975 - $63,725
Original MSRP range
$58,955 - $76,490
Trade-in range
$43,910 - $60,975

Ratings

Road test score
97/100
Reliability
2/5

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.2 sec
0-60 mph
6 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
199 in
Width
78 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Weight
5,825 lb
Maximum load
1,235 lb
Towing capacity
5,000 lb

Interior

Seating
7 people
Front head room
7 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
5.5 in
Rear leg room
34 in
Cargo volume
44.5 cu ft
Luggage
3+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
10/10
Greenhouse gas score
9/10
SmartWay
Elite

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 34683 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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