Highlight: The Ioniq9 is a
sibling to Kia’s EV9.
Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $79,450 (Base SE MSRP): $60,555
Seating Capacity: 6 or 7 (depending upon seating configuration)
Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; hillstart assist control; blindspot collision avoid assist; rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; high beam assist; lane keep assist; a 360-degree surround view monitor
Standard Equipment Calligraphy Design (on test vehicle): 21-inch wheels; AWD; leather-like seating surfaces; matte exterior paint; a heads up display system; remote start parking assist; second row captain chairs; a panoramic chairs; power folding third-row seats; 12-inch infotainment screen; a navigation system; power folding outside mirrors; flush door handles; a panoramic power sunroof; leather-like seating; heated/ventilated front and second row seats; a heated leather steering wheel; a power operated steering wheel; a push-button starter system; front and second row power seats with a leg feature; wireless charging; navigation system; in-car hot spot; a radar activated cruise control system; and a remote smart parking system
Options: Matted exterior paint; carpeted floor mats; and a vehicle load adaptor
Other Trim Levels:
SE
SEL
Limited
Calligraphy
Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 14-speaker AM/FM Bose audio system with SiriusXM
Android/Apple CarPlay: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
Electric Battery Warranty: 10-years or 100,000 miles
Motor/Horsepower (Test Vehicle): Dual motors/422-hp
Towing: 5,500 lbs
Mileage: 91-city/79-hwy (test model)
What’s New: The Ioniq 9 was introduced in 2025 as a 2026 model.
All-electric
365-mile driving range
An ability to utilize Tesla charging network
AWD or rear wheel drive
A futuristic design
A brake hold feature
6 or 7 passenger seating
Driver’s seat with massaging feature
Four seats with a lazy-boy footrest recliner
Power operated first and second row seats
A power sunroof
A car-like ride
A variety of driving modes
Front seats ventilated/heated
Second row captain seats heated/ventilated
Roomy second row allowed us to cross our feet or recline with footrest
A radar activated cruise control with co-pilot assist
A remote smart parking assist system
Wireless charging
In-vehicle wifi
Rear side window sunshades
A heads up display (HUD) system
A hands-free power liftgate
A premium Bose audio system
A high-level of safety driving aids
A two-way charging system
But:
The vehicle requires the driver to push a button to start and stop and turn off the vehicle; some EVs allows us to activate the vehicle by literally shifting into drive or reverse
No hands-free steering
No front trunk for additional storage (aka frunk)
Rear-wheel drive only available on the base SE trim
While this is a premium vehicle for Hyundai, despite its $79,000 price tag, its not as luxurious as the Cadillac Vistiq, the brand’s three-row crossover. The Vistiq starts out the gate at $79,000.
The Ioniq9, which is a sibling to Kia’s EV9, is available in a rear wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration.
Depending upon the motor and trim, the Ioniq 9 horsepower can range from a low of 215 to a high of 422. The top-of-the-line Calligraphy Design trim we tested effortlessly spewed out a whopping 422-horsepower.
Moreover, the higher-end EV9 we reviewed offered a 360-mile driving range. With this type of range, range anxiety is definitely a misnomer. And like a number of Hyundai electric vehicles, the Ioniq 9 is available to charge other vehicles and products too, through a vehicle energy exchange process.
Furthermore, the Hyundai also gains access to a universal charging adaptor. This device is available to utilize Tesla’s expansive supercharging network.
Lastly, for those seeking comfort and high-tech amenities, the Calligraphy design doesn’t disappoint. From a panoramic power operated roof to four lazy-boy type seats with leg extensions to a wi-fi system to a remote parking assist feature. The only major features missing was a hands-free highway driving steering system and an under the hood cargo area (aka known as the frunk).
Yet, although our Ioniq 9 was tipping on the heels of $80,000, it didn’t ride and handle quite like the three-row electric vehicle from Cadillac, the Vistiq. The Vistiq has a starting price of $79,000. And there is a noticeable difference in how a Cadillac handles in terms of offering of luxury as opposed to the import-like Ioniq 9.
Non Luxury Competition: Kia EV9
Luxury Competition: Cadillac Vistiq and Rivian R1S
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