2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 electric SUV nearing showrooms, could be renamed Ioniq 9
Hyundai's upcoming Ioniq 7 large electric SUV is undergoing final testing – but rumours out of South Korea suggest it could be renamed Ioniq 9 when it is formally revealed.
The upcoming 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 7 seven-seat electric SUV has been spotted testing again ahead of its debut later this year – amid unverified reports the Kia EV9 twin could receive a name change when it comes to showrooms.
As seen on Autospy, the new Hyundai Ioniq SUV is undergoing what is expected to be among its final rounds of testing in South Korea.
Images of the side mirror show an ‘Ioniq 7’ badge, however unverified rumours circling South Korean media in recent months suggest the Hyundai may be rechristened as the Ioniq 9.
It would give space in the electric line-up for new models that would slot in underneath the large SUV and above the Ioniq 5 and 6.
The Ioniq 7, or Ioniq 9 will be Hyundai’s largest electric SUV to date – with three rows of seating – sized similarly to the Kia EV9 with which it shares its E-GMP modular electric-car platform.
For reference, the Kia EV9 measures 5015mm long, 1989mm wide, 1780mm tall, and features a 3100mm wheelbase in top-of-the-range GT-Line trim, while also tipping the scales with a 2636 kilogram tare weight.
The EV9 is also likely the best hint at what will power the Ioniq 7/9, as the former has a 160kW/350Nm for the base single-motor Air Standard Range and a 283kW/700Nm output for Australia's dual-motor Earth and GT-Line Long Range versions.
The entry-level EV9 Air uses a 76.1kWh battery for a 443km WLTP driving range rating, while the mid-tier Earth has a 99.8kWh unit rated for up to 512km before needing a recharge.
The top-spec GT-Line features the same 99.8kWh battery, but driving range is cut to 505km due to its more potent acceleration performance and heavier weight.
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The Hyundai large electric SUV is also expected to be the brand’s most expensive model as the Kia EV9 kicks off from $97,000 before on-road costs in Australia and stretches up to $121,000.
The Ioniq 5 N is currently Hyundai Australia’s priciest model at $111,000.
Full details, and confirmation of name, will be revealed next month, and an Australian arrival for Hyundai’s latest EV is expected towards the end of the year.
