2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 First Drive Review – The Best 3-Row Electric SUV Yet?

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Here's a summary of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 review:
- The car features remote folding second-row seats and ample space, making it a remote office.
- Hyundai has done an amazing job with the car's color, both on the exterior and interior.
- The 0-60mph time is early 5 seconds.
- The car has a 360 view camera system, handy for navigating large vehicles in small spaces.
- The suspension provides excellent handling and a smooth ride.
- The car has smart regen 3.0 that sets the regen brake automatically, even bringing the car to a complete stop by utilizing various navigation information and inter-vehicle distance, unlike other electric vehicles.
- There are six levels of regenerative braking.
- Digital side mirrors provide an enormous view with added safety alerts.
- The front suspension works to smooth the residual shocks with an electric assist
- The large wheel-base provides for a lower center of gravity.
- The vehicle comes with USB-C outlets on all rows and an extra outlet in the trunk.
- The rear seats can be tilted easily.
- It uses the same EGMP electric modular platform as the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, and Kia EV9.
- The test model had 21 inch wheels.
- There is plentiful front and rear seat space.
- There are also the options for side skirting and automated side doors.

In conclusion, despite lacking ECS, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 remains a very luxurious and competent electric SUV with plenty of useful features. A test drive is recommended.

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