HYUNDAI has topped its Australian Ioniq battery electrical automobile (BEV) vary with the Ioniq 9, a three-row massive SUV that delivers 600km of claimed driving vary and “lounge-like” consolation from $119,750 earlier than on-road prices – or $9367 north of the model’s subsequent most-expensive mannequin, the ballistic Ioniq 5 N.
Arriving in Australia as a single, fully-equipped Calligraphy grade with six- and seven-seat structure choices, the Ioniq 9 is positioned as a premium various to electrical folks movers and three-row electrical SUVs comparable to company cousin Kia’s EV9 and premium model Volvo’s EX90.
Hyundai undercuts the entry-level Volvo EX90 Plus by $5240 whereas commanding a $22,750 premium over the bottom Kia EV9 Air though the Ioniq 9’s normal 110.3kWh battery pack eclipses the Kia for capability throughout all three EV9 grades (76.1kWh base, 99.8kWh for Earth and GT-Line).
Towards its most direct rival, the equally specified EV9 GT-Line ($121,000 + ORC), the Ioniq 9 presents comparable luxurious appointments and a bigger battery for $1250 much less, although Volvo’s EX90 Plus delivers barely extra battery capability (111kWh) and Swedish status for these keen to stretch an additional $5240.
These cross-shopping in opposition to electrical folks movers may look to the Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX (from $109,990 + ORC), Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer (from $136,898 + ORC) LDV Mifa 9 (from $104,000 + ORC) or Zeekr 009 (from $135,900 + ORC).
Powered by twin 157kW electrical motors, the all-wheel drive Ioniq 9 produces 314kW of energy and 700Nm of torque, which Hyundai claims to allow 0-100km/h acceleration in 5.2 seconds and 80-120km/h for overtaking in 3.4 seconds.
It matches probably the most highly effective EV9 grades for torque however is up 31kW on the Kia, though the Volvo EX90 in flagship Extremely Twin Motor Efficiency type outguns with 380kW and 910Nm.
Constructed on Hyundai Motor Group’s ubiquitous 800-volt Electrical-International Modular Platform (E-GMP), the flagship SUV is claimed to cost from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 24 minutes when related to a 350kW DC charger.
The Ioniq 9 introduces a number of Australian firsts for the Hyundai model, together with ‘Digital Key 2.0’ expertise and Google Locations Search integration, becoming a member of Hyundai’s Bluelink smartphone-enabled related automobile companies and over-the-air replace functionality.
The inside combines a 3130mm wheelbase and flat flooring to create what Hyundai describes as probably the most spacious cabin in its class, accommodating as much as seven occupants in “lounge-like” consolation.
A curved dashboard show mix twin 12.3-inch instrument cluster and infotainment interfaces, whereas Nappa leather-based upholstery, artificial leather-based door panels and aluminium garnish promise to create a premium appear and feel.
The six-seater configuration carries a $2000 premium and good points a ‘Common Island 2.0 Centre Console’, which slides as much as 190mm fore and aft to supply entry to storage for each first- and second-row occupants plus ‘Rest Seats’ for second-row passengers, matching these on the entrance.
Entrance-row occupants get a claimed 1005mm of headroom and 1052mm of legroom, these within the second row have 996mm of headroom and 1086mm of legroom and third-row passenger area stats embody 1000mm of headroom and 813mm of legroom, in keeping with Hyundai.
Claimed cargo capability additionally stays respectable with all three rows occupied, providing 338 litres behind the third row and increasing to 908 litres behind the second row. Further storage is offered by a entrance cargo space below the bonnet.
For comparability the EV9 has 333L of boot area with all seats in use and 828L when the third row is folded, whereas the EX90 presents 310L behind the third row and 655L with it folded.
The ‘Ergo Movement’ driver’s seat is designed to assist optimum posture by means of air pocket management within the cushion, seatback and bolsters, whereas entrance occupants can regulate rear seat positions utilizing the infotainment touchscreen.
Second-row seats function one-touch tilting for simple third-row entry, whereas the seven-seater configuration presents almost-flat rear-seat folding with inclines of simply 7.5 levels (second row) and three.5 levels (third row).
Third-row seats fold routinely with motorised headrests, accessible through buttons within the cargo compartment or aspect trim controls for recline adjustment.
The ‘Linked Automotive Navigation Cockpit’ infotainment system incorporates synthetic intelligence voice recognition for handsfree management as a part of the primarily touchscreen person interface, which additionally options personalised settings that sync throughout a number of automobiles.
Hyundai’s ‘Digital Key 2.0’ debuts in Australia with the Ioniq 9, that includes each near-field communication (NFC) and ultra-wideband (UWB) expertise for automated unlocking from roughly one metre away utilizing a smartphone.
The digital key might be saved on one machine and shared with as much as 15 others, functioning
with out cell community alerts and persevering with to work even with a flat smartphone battery.
Google Locations Search gives a number of vacation spot search strategies, together with text-based searches like “eating places close to me” with type-ahead strategies and detailed outcomes together with addresses, working hours, and speak to data.
The Ioniq 9 options complete security tools together with 10 airbags, with a driver’s knee airbag and entrance centre aspect airbag designed to stop secondary collisions between first-row occupants.
Hyundai’s SmartSense expertise suite consists of second-generation ahead collision avoidance, freeway driving help and lane following help programs together with blind-spot monitoring, blind-spot digicam views on the digital cluster, and key-operated distant parking help.
Digital door mirrors can be found for $3000 additional.
The Ioniq 9 rides on MacPherson strut entrance and five-link rear suspension with vibration-minimising hydro bushings and a self-levelling system to stop sagging below heavy hundreds.
Other than a slippery exterior design, noise-reduction measures are particular tyre tread patterns, noise-absorbing tyre supplies, strengthened physique panels, sound-damping insulation, three-layered wheel arch padding, tight door seals designed to minimise wind noise and double-laminated soundproof glass plus lively street noise-cancelling sound waves generated by the audio system.
Ten exterior colors can be found, together with Serenity White Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl, Ionosphere Inexperienced Pearl, Biophilic Blue Pearl, Sundown Brown Pearl plus the matte choices of Nocturne Gray, Celadon Gray and Gravity Gold.
Premium metallic or pearl paint prices $750, whereas matte finishes are $1000.
Hyundai gives a five-year limitless kilometre automobile guarantee and eight-year/160,000km high-voltage battery guarantee. A ‘Lifetime Service Plan’ with 30,000km service intervals is priced at $660 for twenty-four months and $685 for 48 months.
Bluelink related automobile companies are offered complimentary for the primary 5 years of possession, together with automated collision notification, emergency SOS perform, related
routing with reside visitors, distant local weather management, and automobile diagnostics.
“As our first three-row, all electrical SUV, Ioniq 9 is a milestone automobile, underscoring Hyundai’s EV management and our persevering with dedication to innovation,” mentioned Hyundai Motor Firm Australia chief government Don Romano.
“Ioniq 9 blends lounge-like area, distinctive aerodynamic design, and a sophisticated person expertise to create a fascinating and opulent household automobile.”
