Video Summary
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is based on the Kia EV9, its sister car. The Ioniq 9 is coming along later and there's a good chance it will actually be better. The new Ionic 9 costs just under 65,000 pounds, about 1,000 pounds less than the cheapest Kia EV9. A Kia EV9 can save you 6,074 pounds when using carwow. The look of the Kia is easier to like, but the Hyundai is more challenging but also more interesting.The lights consist of daytime running lights with a pattern, mirrored in the front. The main headlights are below and are Matrix LED, so they can blank out part of the beam.
Underneath is the advanced driver-assistance systems safety stuff and sensors, but a transparent perspex cover may get easily scratched. The alloy wheels start at 19 inches which are too small, 21 inches look good. Black trim on lower spec versions is on a panel there.
The Genesis GV80, or Bentley Bentayga, is what it looks similar to.
It has poppy-outy door handles to reduce drag.
The tailgate design has a very interesting wrap around style. A rain light is on the back a bit like a Formula One car. From that angle it resembles the Hyundai Santa Fe, making it difficult to determine if you like it.
Starting on the interior, a long screen dominates. Graphics are crisp, but the many menus can be a bit confusing. Some settings are weather, calendar, sports, valet mode and settings.
You can move the screens around where you want.
The drive selector switch is on the steering column. The build quality of the switches is nice.
Overall, the interior quality is really quite good. The steering wheel feels nice. So are these materials, which are a soft leatherette. The sponge is so deep on the armrest.
This car has plenty of cubby spaces and they are huge. With all seven seats in place the boot space is 338 liters, about the same as Hyundai i20 hatchback. A big boot capacity, though it is something when you can carry seven people. However, with these six seats, you can move the seats all the way back for good foot space. It can also recline.
Isofix are easily added to the middle seats.
The option of digital door mirrors cost an extra 1,000 pounds, but aren't really worth it and are nowhere near as good as normal door mirrors.
It didn't feel like 427 horsepower in Eco mode when you're starting out. You have the driving modes Snow, Mud and Sand.
There's noise cancelling technology with laminated glass and special insulation in the wings.
With the rear in reverse, the red lights glow. It seems the speaker is only on the front and, so the car gets louder, you can’t hear people walking from behind.
A large family-friendly electric SUV which you should shortlist.
This vehicle’s power ports can be used to power and charge many different things including other electric vehicles.
The single 218 hp model has a 385 mile range. 307 horsepower manages to get 376 miles. The 427 hp performance model can do 372 miles. Mileage and range depend on motor choice and settings.
650 million pounds in grants will help cut the cost of an electric car. You could save up to 3,750 pounds off an electric car.
The car’s steering wheel and seat adjustments will help with ideal driving positioning. One-pedal driving is possible. One pedal delivers great control at slow speeds and doesn’t require you to touch the brake. That gives you the right amount of regen braking.
The video creator configured the car using the carwow configurator.
