Hyundai has taken the wraps off the three-row 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9, the largest EV in the brand's lineup. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 was designed around the brand's extremely versatile E-GMP platform that has found its way under numerous Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products at this point. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 was previewed, perhaps a bit confusingly, by the SEVEN Concept a few years ago. This production version goes up two numbers in terms of its name but retains much of the concept's design. This includes its simple, flowing lines and pixelated lighting units, both front and rear. Pronounced wheel wells and rear haunches add definition and help ensure the Ioniq 9 doesn't look too soft. In all, it's an interesting balance between modern and ever so slightly rugged. The rear features vertically oriented taillights with pixelated detailing that are a bit reminiscent of a Cadillac Escalade or Volvo XC90. [ See image gallery at www.thetorquereport.com ] Through all this streamlined styling, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 achieves an impressively slippery 0.259 drag coefficient (with the optional digital mirrors). Buyers will be able to select between 19, 20, and 21-inch wheel options as well as 16 exterior colors, which is notable in a world where most manufacturers are shrinking their color options in the name of manufacturing simplicity. Of course, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a vehicle built first and foremost for space and family-hauling capabilities. It will be available in both six and seven-seat configurations with an overall design meant to inspire occupants to relax in a lounge-like atmosphere. Up front, drivers will be greeted by a steering wheel very much like that in the new Santa Fe, as well as dual 12-inch displays, one serving as the instrument cluster, the other as the center infotainment touchscreen. In fact, the overall design of the dashboard is a bit of a mix between Ioniq 5 and Santa Fe, with a broad, horizontal design matched with soft, curved edges. Second-row passengers will find themselves in either swiveling captains chairs (though only when the vehicle is not in motion) or a three-person bench, and all passengers will have access to numerous high-powered USB-C ports scattered throughout the cabin that notably receive their power directly from the vehicle's main battery so as not to drain the standard 12-volt battery. Fitting for an EV, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9's interior features tons of eco-conscious material choices like wool fabric, recycled PET fabric, and eco-processed leather. A standard eight-speaker stereo system can be upgraded to an optional 14-speaker Bose premium system for any child-hauling audiophiles. Up front, a new universal island 2.0 center console isn't connected to the dashboard, which allows for more freedom of movement and a sense of spaciousness. Storage space is also a strong point, with 21.9 cubic feet of storage available with the third row in use and 46.7 cubic feet with the third row folded flat. RWD models will also offer a 3 cubic foot front trunk, while AWD versions will have to make do with a smaller 1.8 cubic foot front trunk. North American models will be capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds as well. All versions of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will arrive with a large 110.3 kWh battery pack. Three different powertrain configurations will be paired with this standard battery pack. The first is the entry-level Long Range model that will feature a 214 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque electric motor mounted at the rear. This version will be capable of traveling up to 335 miles on the EPA cycle and make the run from 0-60 in a leisurely 9.4 seconds. Next up the ladder is the Long Range AWD version that adds a 94 hp, 188 lb-ft of torque motor on the front axle and will be capable of doing the same 0-60 run in 6.7 seconds. The top-spec model is the Performance trim featuring standard AWD that places a pair of the more powerful 214 hp electric motors over each axle. This version will be able to spring from 0-60 in a very respectable 5.2 seconds. All versions will feature a 124 mph top speed. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be capable of charging from 10-80% in just 24 minutes on a 350 kW DC fast charger and will also support a vehicle-to-load function. Standard safety equipment will be generous, including lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, forward collision-avoidance assist 2, and more, along with ten airbags. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 will arrive in the US in the first half of 2025, with additional trim and pricing details revealed closer to that time. The post 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 EV arrives with plenty of space appeared first on The Torque Report .