2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 AWD REVIEW

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The EV Revolution Show's second look at the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 highlights its strengths as a family-oriented, three-row electric SUV. The reviewer praises its comfortable ride, spacious interior with versatile seating configurations (including a comfortable third row for adults on shorter trips), and ample cargo space. The vehicle's design language is noted as distinctively Hyundai, focusing on aerodynamics and thoughtful ergonomics. Key advantages include the larger 110 kWh battery offering competitive range (around 500 km EPA for AWD), robust charging capabilities (up to 350 kW DC), and native NACS support with included adapters for various charging standards. The reviewer is particularly impressed with Hyundai's practical approach to user experience, making it an easy and pleasant vehicle to drive daily. The only significant criticism is the small, touch-sensitive controls for heated seats and steering wheel, which can be difficult to locate while driving. Despite its premium price point for the top-spec 'Premium Calligraphy' trim ($83,799 CAD), the reviewer deems it competitively priced, especially noting the significantly more affordable rear-wheel-drive option under $64,000 CAD.