The Hyundai Ioniq 9 Does Almost Everything Right: Review

 The fact that there are 58 different three-row SUVs on sale in the US right now should tell you everything you need to know: Americans simply can’t get enough of these massive family haulers. But only recently has full-on electrification come into the mix in this segment, and early adopters have been relatively limited—and pricey.

Enter the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Fresh on the heels of the success of its corporate cousin, the Kia EV9, Hyundai’s three-row interpretation of the automaker’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) is even bolder.

Funky, futuristic styling shrouds a modern interior with amenities to the brim. An efficient battery pack yields up to 335 miles of range, and a $60,555 starting price with destination means you won’t have to take out a second mortgage—just don’t go adding too many options. Hyundai’s first crack at an electric three-row SUV feels like an instant winner.

Quick Specs 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy

Battery 110.3 Kilowatt-Hours

Output 422 Horsepower / 516 Pound-Feet

EV Range 311 Miles

Cargo Capacity 21.9 / 46.7 / 86.9 Cubic Feet

Base Price / As Tested $60,555 / $76,590

Love it or hate it, you won’t mistake the Ioniq 9 for anything else on the road. The forward-thinking styling from the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 carries over to the three-row SUV; pixelated light fixtures, a sweeping greenhouse, and hard-edged body lines give the Ioniq 9 its distinctive look. Sure, from certain angles it can appear a little slab-sided—especially in the rear three-quarters. But ultimately, it works.

Things get even better when you open the doors. In typical Hyundai fashion, the Ioniq 9 boasts a clean, minimalist interior with two 12.3-inch screens propped atop the dash—one for the instrument cluster, one acting as the center touchscreen.