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What's New for 2026?
The 2026 Ioniq 9 is an all-new three-row electric SUV.
FAST FACTS
"We can't recommend the rear-wheel-drive version of the Ioniq 9 despite its lineup-leading range estimate. Why? Because it's dreadfully slow by EV standards (try zero to 60 in 8.4 seconds) and only offered in the sparsely equipped S trim level. For just a few grand more, however, you can step up to dual-motor AWD and enjoy strong acceleration while maintaining more than 300 miles of range. Right out of the gate, the dual-motor Ioniq 9 is one of the most competitive three-row electric SUVs on the market, and it's one of the best values, too. Just remember to give the RWD variant a miss."—Ranked #4 out of 11 Large 3-Row Electric SUVs
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008, personally driving most new cars on the market every year since. He also served as the project manager for Edmunds' expert vehicle rankings from their inception in 2018, building the product out from the back end to the front end. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has tested, compared and critiqued a ridiculous number of cars in his career.
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