LIVE - LA AUTO SHOW REVEALS: HYUNDAI, IONIQ, AND KIA

EV Channels Review

The LA Auto Show live stream covered significant reveals from Hyundai and Kia, with the Hyundai IONIQ 9 taking center stage. The IONIQ 9, formerly the IONIQ 7 concept, is highlighted as a spacious, three-row electric SUV targeting over 300 miles of range across all trims, with a 110 kWh battery. While praised for its interior space, luxury features like relaxation seats, and fast charging capabilities (10-80% in 24 minutes), its 0-60 mph time for the rear-wheel-drive long-range model is noted as slow at around 8-9 seconds. The video also touched upon the Hyundai initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle previewing future SUV designs, and the Genesis GV70 electric refresh. Kia's reveals included the EV9 GT, boasting 510 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds, and the refreshed EV6, offering up to 319 miles of range and enhanced technology. The Sportage also received a refresh, with various powertrain options and off-road focused trims. The reviewer expressed a desire for more information on hybrids and extended-range EVs for North America.