Compare the Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026 Essential RWD VS Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026 Preferred AWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
MSRP: 59999$
MSRP: 64999$
Features
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Body
Sport
Sport
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Engine
160KW 215HP Electric
70KW + 160KW 303HP Dual Electric Motor
Transmission
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Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
13.16
13.16
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Automatic
Trans Type
1
1
Vehicle
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Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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EPA Classification
Standard SUV 2WD
Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Front Head Room
41.5 (in)
41.5 (in)
Front Hip Room
58.8 (in)
58.8 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.4 (in)
41.4 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
61.4 (in)
61.4 (in)
Passenger Capacity
7
7
Passenger Volume
163.5 (ft³)
163.5 (ft³)
Second Head Room
41 (in)
41 (in)
Second Hip Room
57.7 (in)
57.7 (in)
Second Leg Room
42.8 (in)
42.8 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
61 (in)
61 (in)
Third Head Room
39.7 (in)
39.7 (in)
Third Hip Room
41.7 (in)
41.7 (in)
Third Leg Room
32 (in)
32 (in)
Third Shoulder Room
55 (in)
55 (in)
Weight Information
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Base Curb Weight
5476 (lbs)
6016 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Estimated Battery Range
539.0 (km)
515.0 (km)
Trailering
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Essential RWD
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Preferred AWD
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3501 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3501 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 (lbs)
500 (lbs)
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3501 (lbs)
5000 (lbs)
Engine
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Engine Type
Electric
Electric
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
215
303
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258
446
Type
160KW 215HP Electric -inc: Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) null
70KW + 160KW 303HP Dual Electric Motor -inc: Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) and HTRAC null
Suspension
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Essential RWD
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Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Front Tire Size
P255/60HR19
P255/60HR19
Rear Tire Size
P255/60HR19
P255/60HR19
Wheels
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 (in)
19 X 8 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8 (in)
19 X 8 (in)
Steering
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Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 (ft)
41 (ft)
Brakes
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Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14.2 (in)
14.2 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.6 (in)
13.6 (in)
Exterior Dimensions
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Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Height, Overall
70.5 (in)
70.5 (in)
Length, Overall
199.2 (in)
199.2 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
6.9 (in)
6.9 (in)
Track Width, Front
67 (in)
67 (in)
Track Width, Rear
67.5 (in)
67.5 (in)
Wheelbase
123.2 (in)
123.2 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 (in)
78 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
86.9 (ft³)
86.9 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
46.7 (ft³)
46.7 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
21.9 (ft³)
21.9 (ft³)
Traction Battery
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Gross Traction Battery Capacity (kWh)
110.3
110.3
Equipment
Mechanical
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
13.16 Axle Ratio
6900# Gvwr
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Steering
Engine: 160KW 215HP Electric -inc: Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/10.9 kW Onboard Charger, 11.9 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V,1.82 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V and 110.3 kWh Capacity
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
Rear-Wheel Drive
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear -inc: paddle shifters w/regenerative braking system, shift-by-wire and drive mode select (eco, normal, sport, snow, my mode)
13.16 Axle Ratio
7319# Gvwr
Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Steering
Engine: 70KW + 160KW 303HP Dual Electric Motor -inc: Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) and HTRAC
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Lithium Ion (li-Ion) Traction Battery w/10.9 kW Onboard Charger, 11.8 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V,1.82 Hrs Charge Time @ 440V and 110.3 kWh Capacity
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Permanent Locking Hubs
Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Towing Equipment -inc: Trailer Sway Control
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: Single-Speed Reduction Gear -inc: paddle shifters w/regenerative braking system, shift-by-wire and drive mode select (eco, normal, sport, snow, terrain, my mode)
Exterior
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Mouldings and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Side Windows Trim
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 255/60R19 All Season
Wheels: 19" x 8J Alloy -inc: 53.5 mm offset
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Mouldings and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Side Windows Trim
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Splash Guards
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 255/60R19 All Season
Wheels: 19" x 8J Alloy -inc: 53.5 mm offset
Entertainment
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
8 Speakers
Here HD Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Voice Activation
Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Audio System -inc: 12.3" digital cluster w/navigation, 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Blue Link connected car system, USB input, Bluetooth multiple device connection and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
Window Grid Antenna
Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
8 Speakers
Here HD Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Voice Activation
Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD Audio System -inc: 12.3" digital cluster w/navigation, 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Blue Link connected car system, USB input, Bluetooth multiple device connection and Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
Window Grid Antenna
Wireless Phone Connectivity
Interior
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Essential RWD
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026
Preferred AWD
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft and Power Folding Activation
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Window Activation
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver seat w/2-way power lumbar, 6-way manual front passenger seat and front seatback pockets
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Steering Wheel
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Outside Temp Gauge
Partial Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Keyfob Charge Port Door
Selective Service Internet Access
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Machine Learning
Smart Device Integration
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Stain-Resistant Cloth Seating Surfaces
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Valet Function
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
2 12V DC Power Outlets
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft and Power Folding Activation
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital Appearance
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
Driver Seat
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access and Keyfob Window Activation
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed 50-50 Bench 3rd Row Seat Front, Manual Recline, Manual Fold Into Floor, 2 Manual and Adjustable Head Restraints
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Headliner/Pillar Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver and passenger seat w/2-way power lumbar and front seatback pockets
Heated Leather Steering Wheel
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Outside Temp Gauge
Partial Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device Proximity Key
Rear Cupholder
Rear HVAC w/Separate Controls
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Keyfob Charge Port Door
Selective Service Internet Access
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Machine Learning
Smart Device Integration
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Trip Computer
Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
Valet Function
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Safety
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Essential RWD
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Preferred AWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Emergency Sos Capability
Evasion Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
Junction Crossing
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Parking Distance Warning - Front & Reverse (PDW) Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Power Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance Back-Up Camera
Side Impact Beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row Airbags
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Emergency Sos Capability
Evasion Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
Front Cross Traffic Mitigation
Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Parking Distance Warning - Front & Reverse (PDW) Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Power Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with parking guidance Back-Up Camera
Side Impact Beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning