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What is it?
The Ioniq 9 is the biggest car Hyundai has ever built for the Australian market and the brand's first three-row electric SUV. One Calligraphy trim, two seat counts, 600 km of WLTP range, and a cabin built like a business-class lounge.
The lineup runs from Calligraphy 7-Seat at $128,107 drive-away, through to Calligraphy 6-Seat at $130,207 drive-away. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Longest range of any seven-seat EV currently on sale in Australia. 600 km WLTP, 350 kW DC peak, and a 5,060 mm body with a 3,130 mm wheelbase that delivers adult-sized space across all three rows.
338 L of boot space with all three rows up is modest for a 5-metre SUV. 2,500 kg braked tow also trails three-row diesel SUVs at this price point.
Should you buy the Ioniq 9?
Reasons to buy
- Longest range of any seven-seat EV currently on sale in Australia. 600 km WLTP, 350 kW DC peak, and a 5,060 mm body with a 3,130 mm wheelbase that delivers adult-sized space across all three rows.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2025), full driver-assist suite.
- 338 L (rows up), 2,419 L (rows down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 2,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 338 L of boot space with all three rows up is modest for a 5-metre SUV. 2,500 kg braked tow also trails three-row diesel SUVs at this price point.
- You want a cheaper rear-drive entry point (Kia EV9 Air RWD is sub-$110k drive-away), you only need five seats (Polestar 3 has more range), or your budget tops out below $120k.
- One variant only at $128,107 drive-away, no cheaper rear-drive option unlike the Kia EV9. Sits above the $91,387 luxury car tax threshold, so the tax bites into the price you actually pay.
- Top trim climbs to $130,207 drive-away.
CarTell.tv has driven the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Watch the full review for the on-road verdict.
