Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it has started accepting preorders for the Ioniq 9. (Image courtesy of Hyundai)
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) - Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it has started accepting preorders for the Ioniq 9, the automaker’s first large electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), in South Korea.
The Ioniq 9 is equipped with a 110.3 kilowatt-hours (kWh) battery, offering a maximum driving range of 532 kilometers per charge for the rear-wheel drive model.
Inspired by the aesthetics of boats, the three-row SUV boasts an aerodynamic design, achieving a best-in-class drag coefficient of 0.259 among large SUVs while offering a spacious and comfortable interior.
Available in six- or seven-seater configurations, the Ioniq 9′s price ranges between 67.15 million won (US$45,628) and 79.41 million won when excluding government subsidies.
Hyundai Motor aims to position the Ioniq 9 as its flagship electric SUV, combining the model’s extended driving range, cutting-edge design and premium comfort to appeal to both domestic and global markets.
(Yonhap)
