The regular version was recently unveiled at the LA Auto Show last month
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been spied with heavy camouflage sparking speculations of the XRT trim. Note that the Ioniq 5 already boasts this adventurous edition. Following the same trend, we might even see a butch and rugged iteration of the Korean auto giant’s flagship SUV. Remember, Hyundai’s Head of Design, Simon Loasby, said that the company is working on two distinct projects – N and XRT – apart from the standard lineup during the Ioniq 9 unveiling event. Hence, these latest spy images could well point towards that.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9 XRT Trim Spied Testing?
These images surfaced online courtesy of NewCarScoops. They capture a properly camouflaged Hyundai Ioniq 9. We are able to confirm its credentials since we already saw it at the LA Auto Show. However, there are some distinct elements which indicate that this might be a more adventurous version of the 3-row electric SUV. For instance, the off-roading tires, an added tow wrench on the front bumper and what looks like a tweaked suspension setup are some components which lead us to believe that this is the XRT version.
Note that we saw something similar with the XRT variant of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 as well. Clearly, the vehicles carry additional equipment and distinct aesthetics to demonstrate their enhanced capabilities off-tarmac. Hence, we could see this special edition version of the Ioniq 9 soon after the launch of the regular EV, which is slated for the first half of 2025. After the U.S. and Korea, markets like Europe and India will get the best that Hyundai has to offer.
The standard Ioniq 9 possesses a 110.3 kWh (gross) battery pack in two avatars – Long-Range (RWD & AWD) and Performance (AWD). In the Long-Range lineup, the power and torque figures range from 160 kW (217 PS) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) to 230 kW (313 PS) and 700 Nm. Taking things a notch higher, the Performance trim outputs 320 kW (435 PS) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of maximum power and torque, respectively. It boasts an impressive EPA-est. range of 335 miles (539 km) (Long-Range RWD w/ 19-inch wheels). The WLTP range is 385 miles (620 km).
With a 350 kW DC fast charger, the battery juices up in just 24 minutes from 10% to 80%. The EV even supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) and 400-volt / 800-volt multi-charging capabilities. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) comes up in a mere 5.2 seconds in the Performance trim, 6.7 seconds in the Long-Range AWD version and 9.4 seconds in the Long-Range RWD variant. It has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg). There are 19-inch, 20-inch and 21-inch wheel options to choose from. The drag coefficient is 0.269 Cd.
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | Specs |
| Battery | 110.3 kWh (gross) |
| Platform | E-GMP |
| Power | 160 kW (217 PS) to 320 kW (435 PS) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) |
| Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph) | 5.2 s (Performance) / 6.7 s (Long-Range AWD) |
| 350 kW DC Ultra-Fast Charging | 10-80% in 24 minutes |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.269 Cd |
| Architecture | 400-volt / 800-volt |
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Hyundai Motor Group has had a great time in the international EV industry for the last couple of years. Its E-GMP architecture has spawned some of the most attractive and critically acclaimed EVs along with Kia counterparts. They have been immensely successful across the globe. Going forward, we are about to receive even more advanced EVs from the Korean automaker. Let us keep an eye out for this in times to come.