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A focus on aerodynamics and technology brings the Georgia-built EV to the cutting edge of the automaker’s lineupThe Ioniq 9 shares a platform with the Kia EV9.By Benjamin PrestonHyundai

Ahead of the LA Auto Show this week, Hyundai showed off its brand-new three-row all-electric SUV with a suite of features that the Korean automaker is convinced will appeal to fickle American car buyers.

The new seven-seater hits US dealers in early 2025, a welcome addition to the small but fast-growing market of full-size EVs.

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Company this week unveiled its all-new, battery-powered Ioniq 9 at a global launch event held at the iconic Goldstein House in Los Angeles. This follows the release of teaser images of the vehicle over the past two months.

With a sleeker, more rakish shape than its Kia EV9 cousin, the Ioniq 9 puts the emphasis on comfort, quietness, and efficiency.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 features a huge 110kWh battery offering up to 385 miles of range. The three different power options are Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range All-Wheel Drive and Performance All-Wheel Drive, the latter with its high-powered motors on the front and rear axles getting from 0-62mph in just 5.2 seconds.

Selected by Newsweek as one of America’s most anticipated new vehicles of 2025, the Ioniq 9 recently had its name changed from the Ioniq 7, which would have numerically followed the popular Ioniq 6, to signal the SUV as Hyundai’s new flagship EV model.

Along with its new country of origin, the Ioniq 5 has been givent a mid-life makeover, which includes a new off-road XRT trim. It includes a more rugged design for its bumpers and