2026 Hyundai IONIQ9 Review // Should you just get a PALISADE and save $20,000?

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Is the IONIQ9 worth the price especially over its incredible brother the new 2026 Palisade? In this video I show you all you need to know from efficiency to space to performance.

Hyundai IONIQ 9: Game-changing Electric SUV Offers Long Range and Next-level Comfort, Features and Capabilities
Hyundai expands its IONIQ lineup with the all-new three-row electric SUV, combining spacious design, distinctive styling and cutting-edge EV technology
Powerful, efficient performance through multiple motor configurations and a long-range battery for up to 335 miles of EPA-estimated driving range
Sleek aerodynamics with active air flaps and 800V ultra-fast charging that allows recharging from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes[i]
Spacious, versatile interior with a fully flat floor, Relaxation Seats, and a slidable Universal Island 2.0 console for maximum comfort and flexibility
Suspension tuning offers an impressive combination of body control, secure handling, and refined comfort
ANC-R tech, acoustic glass, and noise-reducing tires deliver luxury refinement; premium 14-speaker BOSE stereo offers an exceptional audio experience
IONIQ 9 is on sale now

Since its debut in November 2024, Hyundai ’s IONIQ 9 electric SUV has been hailed as one of the most anticipated electric vehicles (EVs) of 2025. Building on the award-winning Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 — both triple winners at the World Car of the Year Awards in 2022 and 2023 respectively — the innovative 2026 IONIQ 9 three-row SUV represents Hyundai’s commitment to future electrifying journeys, as part of Hyundai’s vision to offer 21 EVs by 2030.

IONIQ 9 is characterized by its bold and functional design, with a premium, high-quality and beautifully executed cabin that provides a spacious, airy feeling. IONIQ 9 EV capabilities deliver strong range and class-leading charging capability.


IONIQ 9’s generous luggage capacity further enhances usability. The rear cargo area accommodates up to 46.7 cu. ft. with the third-row seats folded — enough room for four golf bags and four Boston bags — or 21.9 cu. ft.[2] with all rows in place. The front trunk offers additional storage of up to 3.1 cu. ft. in RWD models and 1.84 cu. ft. in AWD models, suitable for storing charging cables, for example.

Advanced performance, long range and rapid charging capabilities

Up to 335 miles of range (EPA est.); all models powered by a 110.3 kWh long-range battery
Three motor configurations available
Active air flap (AAF) technology helps deliver ultra-low drag coefficient to just 0.269 Cd
10-80% recharge in just 24 minutes using a 350-kW charger; V2L capability included

The EV’s advanced floor-mounted NCM lithium-ion battery offers 110.3 kWh of system energy. The Long-Range RWD model offers easily accessible power thanks to its 160-kW rear motor, while the Long-Range AWD adds a 66.1-kW front motor for extra performance. For maximum output, the Performance AWD models boasts powerful 157.3-kW motors on both the front and rear[3] axles.

The Long-Range RWD model with 19-inch wheels achieves an impressive maximum EPA-estimated all-electric range of 335 miles and an EPA-estimated energy consumption of 92 MPGe combined city/hwy.

Energy efficiency is further enhanced by smoothing and balancing airflow under the vehicle’s body, as well as achieving reduced wheel and tire resistance. A new dual-motion active air flap (AAF) system has been applied for the first time, designed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency by allowing cooling air for the drive system and battery to flow through only when necessary. When this level of cooling is not required, the flaps close to minimize air resistance.


IONIQ 9 makes charging convenient, replenishing the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes using a 350-kW charger. Plus, the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and versatile 400V/800V multi-charging flexibility make EV life easier than ever.

00:00 - IONIQ9 INTRO
00:59 - Power and Efficiency
04:14 - Exterior Design
08:31 - Cargo
09:27 - 3rd Row
11:25 - 2nd Row
14:08 - Front Seats
20:40 - Driving Impressions
25:06 - Charging at Tesla Supercharger
28:34 - Highway Driving and Range
32:09 - Cross Shopping IONIQ9
35:16 - Ranking the Ioniq9

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