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Hyundai Ioniq 9, the electric maxi suv: the test, features and prices

Six hundred kilometres of autonomy, 6 or 7-seater passenger compartment, price from 70,000 to 85,500 euro combined with three versions with 218, 307 and 428 horsepower.

by Simonluca Pini

11 October 2025

3' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

3' min read

Translated by AI

Versione italiana

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 arrives on Italian roads and does so by introducing features such as a range of 600 kilometres on each version, premium materials, lots of technology and plenty of space on board.

Hyundai Ioniq 9

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 exhibits significant dimensions, with a length of 5.06 metres, a width of over 2 metres, a height of 1.79 metres and a wheelbase of an impressive 3.13 metres, presenting a style that follows the "Aerosthetic" philosophy. The line, defined by the soft and sloping roofline, integrates for the first time active front deflectors with dual movement, together with solutions such as the streamlined and shaped underbody, elements that allow an aerodynamic resistance coefficient of just 0.259 in the presence of the digital external mirrors. The styling design of the Parametric Pixel of the electric Hyundai, integrating LED light clusters with an intelligent lighting system, while the tail with a nautical-inspired profile and full LED rear lights complete the picture.

Interior Hyundai Ioniq 9

Gli interni della Hyundai Ioniq 9 puntano su tecnologia e confort. Salendo a bordo si viene accolti dal sistema di infotainment panoramico con due schermi curvi da 12,3 pollici. L’abitacolo è disponibile in configurazione a sei o sette posti, con i sedili Relaxation, disponibili sia in prima che in seconda fila, che offrono funzioni avanzate di reclinazione, supporto gambe e massaggio con tecnologia di pressione e vibrazione. La console centrale scorrevole Universal Island 2.0, dotata di bracciolo apribile sia dalla prima che dalla seconda fila, viene completata da ampi vani portaoggetti ed aggiunge praticità, mentre soluzioni come lo sterilizzatore UV-C integrato confermano l’attenzione alle innovazioni. Degne di nota le prese Usb-C da 100 watt su tutte le file di sedili. Passando alla capacità di carico, si parte da 338 litri con tutti i sedili in uso e raggiunge i 908 litri abbattendo la terza fila, crescendo infine a oltre 2.400 litri con seconda e terza fila reclinate, a cui si aggiunge un vano an

Hyundai Ioniq 9, range and road test

Combined exclusively with the 110.3 kWh gross Nmc lithium-ion battery, it is offered in 218, 307 and 428 hp versions and achieves an average Wltp range of at least 600 km for all power configurations.

The ultra-rapid recharging made possible by the 800 Volt technology allows the battery to be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 24 minutes with charging up to 350 kW, while the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function is available both indoors and outdoors. Tested in the 428 horsepower version with four-wheel drive, it convinced with its high degree of comfort, perceived quality and driving dynamics despite its generous dimensions. Fuel consumption was good in relation to its size, with a mileage of around 22 kW/100 km.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 prices and equipment

But how much does the Hyundai Ioniq 9 cost? The Business trim, offered at 70,000, combines rear-wheel drive with a 218-horsepower electric motor, for an average range of 620 km. Equipment includes 19-inch wheels, full-LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch displays, Bluelink services, Vehicle-to-Load technology and the advanced Hyundai SmartSense package.

Going up in equipment, the XClass offered at around 76,000 euro adds features such as 20" wheels, Matrix LED headlights, leather upholstery, Relaxation ventilated seats, head-up display, Bose audio system and advanced assistance systems. Two engines are available: rear-wheel drive and 218 hp engine (620 km Wltp) or a twin-engine version with all-wheel drive and 307 total horsepower (606 km Wltp) that costs 80,000 euro (79,900 to be precise).

At the top of the range is the Calligraphy trim that introduces 21-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Nappa leather interior, Oled digital mirrors and UV-C drawer, with the option of a 6-seater configuration with Relaxation seats in the second row. This trim is offered exclusively in a twin-engine and all-wheel drive version, in the 307-horsepower version at 83,500 euros or 428 horsepower (Performance) at 85,500 euros, both with 600 km of average range with Wltp homologation.