2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9: The Family 3-Row of the Future?

The New Hyundai IONIQ 9 now joins their existing EV lineup as the biggest yet, offering three rows for the family to enjoy. And, with a new Palisade on the way as well, the IONIQ 9 raises a good question: should you even wait for the new Palisade to come out, or buy this IONIQ 9 now? This article is going to cover all the specs for the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 but be sure to watch the video at the bottom of this article for an in-depth design review!

What’s New for 2026?

All new model for Hyundai

Trims and Pricing

MSRP w/ Standard Drivetrain

S RWD: $58,995

SE AWD: $62,765

SEL AWD: $66,320

Limited Performance AWD: $71,250

Calligraphy Performance AWD: $74,990

Calligraphy Design Performance AWD: $76,490

Prices are very expensive for this model, but due to its new manufacturing home in GA, all models should qualify for the federal tax credit, if applicable.

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Design and Features

As mentioned above, please watch the video linked below for a full in-depth exploration of the exterior design and differences. The design is surely a lot to take in, as the IONIQ 9 is their most futuristic production model to date. But, if you enjoy owning a car with a lot of presence, this might just be the SUV for you!

Here is the full breakdown of what we know about the feature availability:

Feature	Availability
Exterior
LED Headlights	Standard with Projector LEDs \| Calligraphy: Animations
LED Fog Lamps	Not Available
Wheels	19-21-inch alloys depending on trim
Mirrors	Heated, BSM \| SEL+: power folding
Charge Port	Standard with NACS and CCS Adapter
LED Taillights	Standard LED
Towing Capacity	5,000 lbs max with AWD
Forward Emergency Braking	Standard on all IONIQ 9 Models
Lane Keep Assist
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Cruise Control
Highway Drive Assist 2.0	Standard

When it comes to the Interior, the IONIQ 9 will also be well-equipped on all trims.

Interior
Smart Entry and Remote Start	Standard
Seat Materials	Cloth or H-Tex Leatherette Available
Seat Adjustment	Standard: Power Adjusting \| Limited+: Memory & Relaxation Seat \| Calligraphy: Massage
Push Button Start	Standard
Gauge Cluster	Standard: 12.3-in full digital display
Blind View Monitor	SEL+
Heads-up Display	Calligraphy
Steering Wheel	Standard: Leatherette Wrapped \| SEL+: Heating \| Limited+: Power
Rain-Sensing Wipers	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard
Ambient Lighting	SEL+
Sliding Console	Limited+
360 Degree Camera	SEL+
3-Zone Climate Controls	Standard
Seat Climate	Heated Seats: Standard \| Ventilated Seats: SEL+
Audio System	Standard: 8-Speakers \| Limited+: 14-speaker Bose Audio
Screen	Standard: 12.3-inch display with Wired Connections
Auto Dimming Mirror	SEL+ \| Camera Mirror: Calligraphy
Moonroof	Panoramic Standard on Limited+

The rear of the IONIQ 9 is also well-equipped, in all three rows.

Rear Amenities
Configurations	Bench: Standard \| Captain’s Chairs: Limited+
Power Relaxation Seat	Available
Seat Climate	Heated: SEL+ \| Ventilation: Limited+
USB Ports and Vents	Standard
Tailgate	Available
Frunk	Standard \| Smaller on AWD models

For in depth details on the 2026 IONIQ 9, watch our full look review linked at the bottom of this article.

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What’s Under the Hood?

The IONIQ 9 offers multiple motor and power configurations depending on your needs. The battery on all models is 110.3 kWh:

Long Range RWD:
- 215 hp | 258 lb.ft
- S Only
- EPA Range: 335 miles with 19-inch wheels
- Est 0-60: 8.4s w/ 19-inch wheels
Long-Range AWD:
- 303 hp | 446 lb.ft
- SE/SEL
- EPA Range: 320 miles
- Est 0-60: 6.2s with 19-inch wheels
Performance AWD:
- 422 hp | 516 lb.ft
- Limited+
- EPA Range: 311 miles
- Est 0-60: 4.9s with 21-inch wheels

Charging speeds do drop about 100 kW with the NACS charger, but you can still get 10-80% in about 41 minutes.

We hope you have found this overview of the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 helpful! For a more detailed first look of the IONIQ 9, please watch our video below! What do you think of the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9? Let us know in the comments!