New Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bags 2025 Wards 10 Best Interior & UX Award

The flagship three-row electric SUV is the 3rd product from the Korean auto giant in 3 consecutive years on this prestigious list

The all-new Hyundai Ioniq 9 receives the 2025 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX award by WardsAuto. With this, it becomes the 3rd Hyundai car to feature on this list within the last 3 years. That is a testament to the talent of the design team at Hyundai. Note that the Kona and Santa Fe took this title home in 2024, while the Palisade appeared on this list in 2023.

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bags 2025 Wards 10 Best Interior & UX Award

As per the official press release from Hyundai, the Ioniq 9 was awarded for its cleverly designed interior and use of sustainable materials. This award evaluates vehicles on a variety of aspects which shape the user experience. These include design and aesthetics, comfort, materials, fit-and-finish, connectivity and infotainment, as well as ADAS content and value, and the ease of access to information without distraction for displays and controls.

At WardsAuto Awards, the judges rate new or heavily refreshed vehicle interiors and user-experience technology in their daily driving experience on a variety of metrics, including design and aesthetics, comfort, materials, fit-and-finish, connectivity, and infotainment, displays and controls, as well as advanced driver assist system content and value. While there is no price cap, the overall value is a consideration.

Ricky Lao, Director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America, remarked, “The IONIQ 9’s interior blends modern design with everyday utility, offering generous cargo space, a clean, open layout, and eco-friendly materials that reflect our commitment to sustainability. As an all-electric SUV, the IONIQ 9 delivers a spacious, refined cabin that meets the evolving needs of today’s drivers and families – we’re honored to receive this award.”

According to Dave Zoia, Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX judge, “The IONIQ 9 is everything you could want in an upscale family hauler — and then some. Its cutting-edge interior is cleverly designed, and its flowing lines and unique — and in many cases sustainable — materials add visual pop. Most critically, seating is comfortable, accessible, and flexible. In short, the IONIQ 9 simply hits all the right marks.”

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We have seen Hyundai getting bolder and bolder with its design philosophy in the last few years globally. Its latest breed of vehicles certainly bears polarizing styling. However, one can’t deny the fact that these are modern, unique, offer a great user experience and the latest tech and convenience amenities. All this, at a relatively competitive price point. I am certain that we will get to see more such products from Hyundai going forward.