2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 large SUV price revealed: Korea’s biggest electric flagship contends with Chinese rival alongside the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Kia EV9

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Hyundai has launched its largest and most expensive luxury car with just one range topping grade: Calligraphy. 

The Ioniq 9 starts from $119,750 (RRP), slotting just below sister-brand Kia’s equivalent car, the top-spec EV9 GT-Line, which is priced from $121,000 (RRP).

Options for the Ioniq 9 are few and far between, with the standout being a six-seat captain-chair configuration, for an additional $2000 (RRP) premium. 

In six-seat layout, the Ioniq 9’s spacious cabin is reminiscent of China’s quirky Zeekr 009 electric people mover, which measures just 200mm longer than the Ioniq and costs $139,900 (RRP). 

In fact, the Zeekr 009 is arguably one of the Ioniq 9’s closest rivals, aside from its Korean sibling. Pricing and specification for the 009 are certainly in a closer league to the Ioniq 9 when compared to the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, which is priced from $194,900 (RRP). 

Further, the Ioniq 9 is dimensionally similar to the Zeekr van, measuring 5060mm long 1980mm wide, and 1790mm tall, with a huge 3130mm wheelbase – only 100mm shorter than the 009, and earning the title of Hyundai’s largest car… That is until the second-generation Palisade arrives later this year. 

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is built upon Hyundai-Kia’s E-GMP electric vehicle platform, which is shared across a wealth of models including the Ioniq 6 sedan, EV6 midsize, EV9 large SUV and more.

It features 800-volt electronic architecture and supports a peak DC charge rate of 350kW, meaning a rapid 10 to 80 percent recharge of its 110.3 kWh lithium-ion battery is achieved in 24 minutes. 

The combined output of the Ioniq 9 is 314kW/700Nm, split equally between two 157kW electric motors mounted at each axle. The system is capable of propelling the 2725kg Ioniq to 100km/hr in 5.2 seconds, and claims a range of up to 600km (WLTP). 

Design and Tech

Hyundai has simplified its Ioniq 9 for the Australian market, with the offer of just one trim and two variants — seven seats or six. The Ioniq 9’s exterior follows Hyundai’s trend of futuristic yet simplistic styling, with simplified body lines and a wealth of LED lighting.

The front of the Ioniq 9 features pixel-design LED headlights integrated into a slimline body length grill. The Ioniq’s pumped-up body-integraded wheel arches are filled nicely with 21-inch alloy wheels, which sport chunky ‘noise absorbent’ tyres.

Moving around to the rear, yet more pixel design LED lights run from top-to-tip of the Ioniq’s ‘boat-tail’ rear end, which shares a striking resemblance to the now defunct Volvo V70 wagon. 

Inside, the Ioniq 9 has all the modern creature comforts expected of a large premium SUV, including Nappa leather, 16-way electronically adjustable front seats, front and second row seat heating and ventilation, and a panoramic sunroof.

Key driver convenience features include a heads up display, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, intelligent radar cruise, and a 14-speaker Bose sound system. 

It additionally features self-levelling rear dampers, which Hyundai claims will adjust the rear suspension to account for payload in the rear of the car. The front dampers are non-adjustable.

In six-seat configuration, the Ioniq 9’s interior sports second-row captain’s chairs, with a sliding centre console for front seat passengers. 

Safety + Features

A wealth of standard safety features are prevalent throughout the Ioniq 9, including:

• 10 airbags
• Hyundai ‘SmartSense’ driver assistance
• Forward collision-avoidance assist
• Lane following assist
• Blind-spot collision avoidance-assist
• Blind-spot view monitor
• Driver attention warning
• Forward attention warning
• Hands-on detection
• Leading vehicle departure alert
• Forward collision-avoidance assist, which encapsulates:
  • Junction turning 
  • Junction crossing
  • Lane-change oncoming
  • Direct oncoming
  • Lane-change Side
  • Evasive steering assist
  • Driver steering assist
• High beam assist
• Highway driving assist 
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane following assist
• Lane keeping assist
• Parking collision-avoidance assist
• Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist
• Rear occupant alert
• Navigation-based smart cruise control
• Smart cruise control 
• Surround view monitor
• Safe exit assist 
• Remote smart parking assist

Standard equipment for the Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy includes:

• Suede headlining
• Nappa leather seats
• Leather-appointed steering wheel
• Digital centre mirror and electrochromic mirror 
• LED interior lights
• Tri-zone climate
•  Heated and ventilated front and second row outboard seats
• 12.3-inch digital cluster
• Heads-up display 
• 16-way power adjustable seats (driver and passenger)
• Four-way lumbar support (driver and passenger)
• One-touch folding second row button (from cargo area)
• One-touch folding third row seats (from cargo area)
• Front high-performance dampers 
• Rear self-levelling dampers
• Storage box with UV-cleaning
• Power tailgate with hands free opening
• 21-inch alloy wheels
• Smart key with push button start
• LED lights 
• 14-speaker Bose sound system
• 12.3-inch multimedia display
• Power panoramic sunroof
• Powered over the air updates

Pricing

All prices shown are before on-road costs and after LCT

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy	Price
Seven-seat variant	$119,750
Six-seat variant	$121,750

Optional extras

• Digital Side Mirrors – $3,000
• Metallic / Pearl premium paint – $750
• Matte Paint – $1,000