Hyundai IONIQ 9

All IONIQ 9 models feature a 110kWh battery, with a choice of Long Range 218PS RWD, Long Range 307PS AWD or 427PS AWD Performance powertrains, all with standard heat pump, manually selectable battery conditioning and Vehicle 2 Load (V2L) with internal 3 pin plug. The Long-Range RWD model offers power thanks to its 160-kW rear motor, while the Long-Range AWD adds a 66-kW front motor for extra performance. For maximum output, the Performance AWD models boast powerful 157-kW motors on both the front and rear axles.

The Performance AWD model accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, while the Long-Range AWD variant takes 6.7 seconds. The Long-Range RWD achieves this in 9.4 seconds. Torque levels of 350Nm for Long Range RWD, 605Nm for Long Range AWD and 700Nm for Performance models ensure rapid overtaking ability and higher speed acceleration when required.

With prices starting from £64,995, the IONIQ 9 Premium 218PS RWD features 19 inch alloy wheels, roof rails, LED cube projection headlights and LED taillights, automatic door handles, privacy glass and power tailgate. Interior equipment includes heated leather steering wheel, wool and leather combination seat upholstery, heated, ventilated and electrically operated front seats with 8-way adjustment and 2-way lumbar support, heated rear seats (2nd row), 2nd row armrest with 60/40 split folding. Premium models are equipped with three zone climate control, automatic dimming rear view mirror, auto headlights and windscreen wipers, Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with 12.3" Panoramic Display, 12.3" Touchscreen Panoramic Display with Bluelink, LIVE services and MapCare and wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Device charging options are plentiful, with 2 x USB-C charging points in the 3rd and 2nd rows, with 3 x USB-C charging points in the front, including 2 x 100W high output charging ports. Standard safety equipment includes Downhill Brake Control (DBC), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA 2.0), Highway Drive Assist (HDA 2.0) and Multi Collision Brake Assist (MCA).

Available from £73,495, the IONIQ 9 Ultimate 307PS AWD builds on the Premium specification by adding 20" alloy wheels, body coloured wheel arch with black inserts and panoramic sunroof. Interior specification enhancements include leather upholstery, 4-way lumbar adjustments to driver and passenger front seats, ventilated rear seats (2nd row) and power folding 3rd row. A BOSE sound system with 14 speakers and subwoofer,

The Ultimate trim also adds two key features further enhance IONIQ 9's cabin; the Ergo Motion driver's seat and Active Noise Control-Road (ANC-R) technology. The Ergo Motion driver's seat is designed to enhance comfort and reduce fatigue during driving through massage functions including "comfortable stretch" and "smart posture assist," which can be accessed and customized through the vehicle's infotainment system. ANC-R technology uses a suite of sensors, amplifiers and microphones to constantly monitor road and engine noise entering the cabin. Within 0.002 seconds of detecting unwanted noise, the systems digital signal processor analysis the noise and produces an inverted soundwave via IONIQ 9's audio system, cancelling out unwanted noise and creating optimum cabin comfort for all passengers.

The range topping Calligraphy model starts from £75,795 for the 307PS AWD. Calligraphy models adds additional equipment to the Ultimate trim including 21" wheels and full body coloured wheel arches, as well as unique bumper and side skirt graphics. Nappa leather upholstery and UVC Sterilization Tray. The Calligraphy is also available in a 6 seat configuration with a sliding centre console, offering flexible first-class seating for all passengers and the ability to rotate the 2nd row when parked, transforming the cabin into a social and interactive space. In addition to the flexible seating arrangement, Calligraphy models can also be specified with Digital Side Mirrors and a 427PS AWD powertrain.