The Hyundai Ioniq 9 doesn't play by the rules

Video Description

Shop EV deals with Carwow: https://bit.ly/EV-Deals-2809 This is the new Hyundai Ioniq 9! Given that Hyundai and Kia are sister companies, it’s no surprise that the Ioniq 9 shares a lot of part with Kia’s 7-seat SUV, the EV9. The question is, exactly how much is different between the two cars? And is one a better choice than the other? Let’s take a closer look. For starters, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 certainly has a pretty striking design! Up front, there are distinctive, unique patterned DRLs that stretch across the front of the car, as well as a pair of Matrix LED headlights. There’s also a large Perspex screen across the centre of the front end to conceal all the safety systems and sensors. The side view of the Ioniq 9 is pretty minimalist, although there is a set of pop-out door handles, while the back end offers the most striking view of this car! There are huge, wrap-around tail lights that cover the sides and top of the rear end. There’s also a small brake light at the bottom of the rear end - mimicking the brake lights found on F1 cars! On the inside, the dash is dominated by a large wrap-around screen that contains both the infotainment system and digital dials. There are lots of menus within the system, but it’s generally ok to use, and the digital dials offer a good amount of customisation. There’s also a separate panel for the climate controls, and while they may not be physical buttons, it’s a better option than them being built into the infotainment screen. The rest of the dash has a unique stepped design, and the seats are pretty comfortable, too. The build quality is generally pretty good, and there’s also a decent amount of storage. All editions of the Ioniq 9 come with a 106kWh battery pack. There are then three motor options to choose from. The entry-level car has a single 218hp motor that offers 385 miles of range. There are then two dual motor options to choose from - a 307hp set-up that offers 376 miles of range, and the top-of-the-range performance edition that can produce 426hp and 372 miles of range. So is the Ioniq 9 the best 7-seat car you can buy in 2025? Or should you choose an alternative instead? You’ll need to stick with Mat and find out for yourself! Mat’s Hyundai Ioniq 9 choice: https://bit.ly/Mats-Ioniq-9-Choice Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-2807 Kia EV9 review: https://bit.ly/Kia-EV9-Review-2807 VW ID Buzz review: https://bit.ly/VW-ID-Buzz-Review-2807 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:23 History 01:04 Price 01:48 Design 03:37 Interior 07:04 Back Seats 08:23 Third Row Seats 10:12 Boot 13:08 Annoying Features 15:20 Good Features 18:33 Battery, Range & Motors 19:16 Driving Tech 22:14 Town Driving 22:38 0-60mph 24:38 Brake Test 25:14 Verdict