Hyundai revealed the Seven idea again in 2021, a big three-row electrical SUV that it promised could be revealed in manufacturing type in 2024. Effectively, now we’re virtually completed with 2024, and that day is nearly right here. Hyundai launched the primary teaser for its new Ioniq 9 that shall be debuting subsequent month (it was gonna be referred to as Ioniq 7, therefore the Seven idea’s title, however Hyundai modified its thoughts to depart room for extra future Ioniq fashions), and it seems to be extraordinarily near the design promised by that idea three years in the past.
The truth is, it’ll look even higher, I believe. How do I do know that? I bought to see the Ioniq 9 in near-final type at Hyundai’s design studio in South Korea again in 2022, and it blew me away. This large SUV is the Hyundai equal of the Kia EV9, using on the identical E-GMP platform as practically each different Hyundai Motor Group EV, and the place the Kia has an excellent angular design, the Ioniq 9 is all in regards to the curves. Hyundai calls its design language “Aerosthetic,” saying it takes inspiration from “the smooth exteriors and spacious, cozy interiors of boats,” and it’ll boast a critically spectacular drag coefficient in consequence.
From the primary teaser, we will see the Ioniq 9 has the identical properly curved roofline and facet window form because the idea, and the facet glass is almost flush. The pixel headlight strip on the prime of the nostril and pixel taillights that wrap all the way in which across the tailgate stay as nicely, with the primary headlights being in giant pods decrease within the entrance bumper. We are able to additionally see a crisp line that runs the entire size of the physique, which Hyundai says evoke conventional Hanbok Korean clothes, and there’s a pleasant bulging rear shoulder and fascinating flared wheel arches. The Ioniq 9 can have flush door handles, however not like within the teaser picture, U.S-spec fashions will definitely have facet mirrors.
Nothing of the inside has been launched but, however Hyundai guarantees will probably be “spacious and comfy.” Regardless of the curve of the greenhouse, it does appear to be there shall be loads of room even for third-row occupants. Whereas Hyundai isn’t but saying precisely when in November the Ioniq 9 will make its debut, it looks like a secure wager that will probably be through the Los Angeles Auto Present later within the month. Extra teasers shall be launched earlier than the total reveal.
