A brand new three-row electrical SUV is about to hit the US market. Hyundai’s bigger IONIQ 9 will lastly present its face in November as testing and last high quality inspections conclude.
It’s been virtually three years since Hyundai unveiled its first three-row electrical SUV idea. The idea, known as SEVEN, is now anticipated to go by the IONIQ 9.
With the quantity “9,” the brand new electrical SUV is predicted to carry an even bigger position as Hyundai flaghip mannequin. Within the US, Hyundai affords the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electrical, however a bigger electrical SUV may assist it acquire much more market share.
Like Hyundai’s different devoted IONIQ fashions, the SUV will journey on its E-GMP platform. The EV platform already underpins Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis fashions, providing long-range capabilities (360 miles vary), quick charging (10% to 80% in 18 minutes), and loads of inside house.
Main as much as its debut, the IONIQ 9 has been noticed out testing in public a number of occasions. Most lately, it was caught driving in California forward of its US launch (you’ll be able to see that video beneath).
Hyundai’s bigger IONIQ 9 to debut in November
Based on trade sources on August 12, Hyundai plans to unveil the IONIQ 9 on the LA Auto Present in November.
Since March, Hyundai has been test-producing IONIQ 9 fashions at its Asan Plant in Korea. The corporate is at present conducting last high quality inspections.
The timing coincides with the completion of Hyundai’s US Metaplant in Georgia. Hyundai is predicted to supply the electrical SUV on the new plant to qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit score.
Hyundai has already stated the up to date IONIQ 5 would be the first automobile to roll off meeting on the facility, however including IONIQ 9 manufacturing would make sense.
Kia’s first three row electrical SUV, the EV9, has been on a sizzling streak within the US since launching. Kia bought one other 1,815 EV9 fashions final month with practically 11,500 bought within the US up to now this 12 months. The EV9 accounts for over a 3rd of Kia’s EV gross sales within the US by way of July.
The EV9 can be based mostly on the E-GMP platform. Will the IONIQ 9 discover its market? Kia’s EV9 begins at $54,900, so the Hyundai will possible be a bit costlier. Would you pay extra for the Hyundai? Tell us within the feedback.
Replace: 8/13/24: Genesis, Hyundai’s luxurious model, is gearing as much as start constructing the primary GV90 fashions later this 12 months. The GV90 is Genesis’s reply to ultra-luxury manufacturers as Hyundai expands upwards.
Supply: Newsis, TheKoreanCarBlog