Trims and Powertrains

The 2026 Ioniq 9 is presented in six trims: S, SE, SEL, Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Design. The entry-level S is rear-wheel-drive (RWD) with a single 160 kW electric motor producing 215 horsepower. The other five are all-wheel drive (AWD). The SE and SEL have two motors (one per axle) producing 226.1 kW or 303 horsepower. The Limited and both Calligraphy trims have a 314.6 kW dual-motor configuration, making 422 combined horsepower. All trims use a 110.3 kWh battery pack.

The EPA-estimated range varies by trim. It’s 335 miles for the S, 320 miles for the SE and SEL, and 311 miles for the Limited, Calligraphy, and Calligraphy Design. The 800-volt architecture enables charging from 10 to 80 percent in 24 minutes when the vehicle is connected to a Level 3/DC fast charger at 350 kW. The Ioniq 9 has a standard NACS port, providing access to more than 17,000 Tesla Supercharger stations and the forthcoming IONNA charging network.

The Ioniq 9 has 21.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, which can be expanded to 46.7 cubic feet with the third row folded down. It also has a front trunk that provides 3.1 cubic feet of storage in the RWD edition and 1.8 cubic feet with AWD. When it’s properly equipped, the Ioniq 9 can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Standard Features

The base S starts with the seven-passenger seating configuration, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a power liftgate, stain-resistant fabric upholstery, LED exterior lighting, heated side mirrors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, roof side rails, a power charge-port door, multiple USB ports, wireless device charging, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Comfort comes from dual-zone automatic climate control (with second-row automatic controls), air vents for the second and third rows, and a cabin heat pump (for efficiency and improved temperature control). The SE adds an eight-way power front passenger seat. The SEL brings more upgrades, such as H-Tex leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, a hands-free power liftgate, power-folding side mirrors, ambient cabin and steering wheel lights, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and 20-inch wheels.

The Limited takes the Ioniq 9 further upscale with six-passenger seating capacity via heated and ventilated second-row captain's chairs (with four-way power), a panoramic sunroof, first- and second-row Relaxation Seats (for improved weight distribution), a driver's memory system, third-row power folding seats, expanded driver seat lumbar controls, a power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, rear side-window sunshades, a digital key, a fingerprint scanner, a sliding center console, unique exterior treatments, and 21-inch alloys. The Calligraphy has a massaging driver's seat, unique interior styling, a head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, exclusive welcome lighting and exterior treatments, and alloy pedals. The Calligraphy Design builds on the features of the already deluxe Calligraphy trim and adds exclusive styling and matte-finish exterior paint.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

The 2026 Ioniq 9 has an extensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems. Its standard safety features are forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, a blind-spot view monitor, safe exit warning, safe exit assist, rear occupant alert, speed limit assist, driver attention warning, automatic high beams, and front and rear parking sensors. The SEL and higher trims also have blind-spot view and surround-view monitors, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, and four-side (front/rear/side) parking sensors. The Calligraphy and Calligraphy Design trims come fully loaded, adding Remote Smart Parking Assist and four-side parking collision-avoidance assist. Every trim gets multiple airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, traction control, and a rearview monitor.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Ioniq 9's infotainment system incorporates a panoramic curved display that merges a 12-inch digital instrument cluster with a 12-inch central monitor. Audio starts with an eight-speaker sound system in the lower trims, while the Limited and above upgrade to a 14-speaker Bose setup. Over-the-air (OTA) software updates and Hyundai's Bluelink Connected Car Services with online voice recognition capability are also standard features.