This educated guess comes from the foot traffic the new three-row, all-electric SUV has on the show floor during media day. Across the three units peppering Hyundai's stand, there's always someone-or multiple people-inside and out.

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.

The Ioniq lineup continues to flaunt a polarizing approach to styling with this latest SUV entrant.

Based on the three-row Seven concept that debuted in 2021, Ioniq 9 is the biggest vehicle the Korean automaker makes, along with the three-row Palisade. It will also likely be the most expensive, continuing the run of pricey EVs aimed at premium buyers willing to pay $10,000-$20,000 north of petrol-powered peers.

In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), Hyundai has consistently positioned itself as a formidable contender. The forthcoming IONIQ 9, a three-row

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

Hyundai has unveiled the IONIQ 9 electric SUV with a 385-mile range. The vehicle charges from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes using a 350 kW charger.

A spacious 3-row electric SUV blending innovation, luxury, and sustainability with 620 km range, advanced tech, and eco-friendly materials. Launching 2025.