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OUR 2024 LA AUTO SHOW STARS & IONIQ 9 FIRST DRIVE | ELECTRIFYING
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The 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show proved to be a showcase for Korean automotive prowess, with Kia and Hyundai stealing the spotlight. The video highlights the Kia EV9 GT, a high-performance variant of their seven-seater family SUV, boasting over 500 horsepower and advanced electronic suspension. However, the main focus shifts to the Hyundai Ioniq 9, a direct competitor to the EV9. The reviewer provides an early prototype drive of the Ioniq 9 from Hyundai's Mojave Desert proving ground. The Ioniq 9 is praised for its smooth, quiet, and predictable driving characteristics, ideal for family transport. It features a large 110.3 kWh battery targeting a 385-mile range and offers good acceleration and minimal body roll thanks to its multi-link suspension and self-balancing dampers. While some wind noise was noted in prototype vehicles, the overall impression is of a refined and calm driving experience, with significant effort put into noise reduction technologies. The video also briefly touches upon other notable vehicles like the Tesla Cybercab, VinFast VF9, Genesis GV70, Kia WKNDR concept, and the electric Dodge Challenger.
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| Brand | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Ioniq 9 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Trim | prototype |
