The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is a New Electric 3-Row Family SUV

[@EDG543]

Not a big fan of Hyundai, but I do appreciate them for pushing the boundaries of car design for the past 5ish years. No other mainstream car brands really do imo

[@zehreelamachar6720]

Yes, they are not hesitant to experiment with novel designs, even though some of them may not be aesthetically pleasing, such as the Santa Fe.

[@TheNumber146]

Exactly this. I'm just glad to see something different on the road.

[@spotifyseascapessmoothjazz]

Cybertruck entered the chat

[@aidanmco]

Bmw definitely does but everybody bullies them for it 😂

[@user-ns7ip8qy9l]

Destroying the competition wow

[@SwedeReact]

2025 has not started and Doug has 2026 model. Amazing

[@jefp65]

Its ridiculous is what it is

[@yudhabagaskara98]

@@SwedeReact on sale next year

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

Doug the type of guy to be 2 steps ahead

[@kfx3907]

He is 2 steps ahead.

[@Jag-leaper]

He is 2 YEARS ahead

[@ax.o754]

The back looks like a early 2000s volvo.

[@vengadeshkannavathy7225]

Exactly! The rear looks like a 2000's V70.

[@kfx3907]

Which i like😊

[@earlburns4431]

You've got a problem with Volvos? Or was that meant as a compliment? I'ld prefer owning or driving a Volvo. Simply my preference...

[@ax.o754]

@earlburns4431 no problem with Volvos I've owned 3. Just commenting that it looks like a Volvo.

[@bend_0]

Also an old school Lincoln Navigator 😂

[@fenn_fren]

I love how Hyundai has fully leaned into the cyberpunk aesthetic, and they're absolutely nailing it!

[@purwantiallan5089]

The front of Ioniq 9 also resembled MR2 GT-S.

[@Spartansrule118]

how expensive would a headlight repair be?

[@jhansen6180]

I’d like to know who’s gonna be buying all of these $60- $70,000 electric vehicles? I’ll still take a Tesla over any of these for half the price. More range and faster.

[@whatarewedoinghere42]

@@jhansen6180 A Smaller Tesla Model Y from ~€50k, or a comparable Tesla Model X from ~€100k. Don't think the pricing is absurd at all, it's great pricing. This Hyundai is packed with tech, very comfortable, spacious, they're proven to build reliable vehicles, give a great warranty period... It comes all down to personal preferences, and from mine I'd never buy a Tesla since I think they're overpriced for what you get. Speed doesn't matter to me.

[@PaulC-Drums]

@@jhansen6180 Yeah I’m not sure if I’d buy in this state, but lease deals these days, when they’re good, are pretty insane. Unfortunately I would never own a Tesla now for a variety of reasons lol.

[@Bluemon-u6p]

It's funny to see the jealousy and aggressive comments from various car dealers.

[@tinnyty]

Honestly though, this is the the most disappointing Hyundai design in the past couple years.

[@Bluemon-u6p]

@@tinnyty Toyota dealers, stop being jealous and look at reality. Everyone says they are beautiful, but Toyota dealers are different. 😊

[@근육돌이밥이]

plus chinese

[@111_23]

this is the ugliest motorized monstrosity i have ever seen

[@tinnyty]

@@Bluemon-u6p Why do you think I work for Toyota? lmao

[@lordcorgi6481]

Everyone: A 3 row SUV Me, an 80s kid: That's a Minivan with a worse door.

[@Suzumi-kun]

to me as a european this really is just a minivan that they called an SUV, if only car segments were actually enforced

[@badlarry172]

😁

[@gregorycoleman2149]

I don't think there is a single 3 row suv that has the interior space of a siena

[@Justinlearns]

I know a Ford Flex when I see one

[@aaronozment3996]

😂

[@AiDeNrEaCtS16]

I didn't even know this was revealed

[@packardcaribien]

It was concerted everywhere to reveal like 5 mins ago.

[@Ryosuke-12]

It's 2026😂​@@packardcaribien

[@TheOnlyName]

@@packardcaribien Embargo

[@TheOnlyName]

Same!

[@jasonkolker]

Literally. Like this came out of no where lol

[@theowenstuart]

The four pixels lighting up has given me flashbacks to the Wii remotes.

[@abrahamlincoln7766]

Looking for this comment

[@williebillie925]

Oh my your right

[@davinlaroche3029]

So they dropped the ball not showing which player you are.

[@matchedplayr]

As someone with a KIA EV9 GT-LINE, I see so much of the same tech/features in this. Which is a great thing! Hyundai/Kia is doing the best of both worlds with this car.

[@Funsho97]

@matchedplayr I'm a test track driver in quality control at Kia and the EV9 Gt Line is a very nice and nicely equipped vehicle. This Hyundai and the EV9 share the same tech. Hope you are enjoying your EV9. 🙂

[@sakurazero3641]

this car with the kia ev9 are the perfect example when they design a Van but change it into an Suv because they sell better.

[@insearchofYAH]

My first thought was damn that’s a nice van!

[@jorgejavierlaborde6623]

Doug with a beard is really the quirk we didn't expect

[@ozarkliving7263]

And repeating this same stupid and painfully obvious observation provides you what???? Grow up

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

just in type for dougcember

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

dang ​who stole your hyundai? The kia boys?

[@tenkarabadger5244]

Is it a quirk or a feature?

[@MeauxFau]

@@tenkarabadger5244great point. It’s a feature!

[@davidknuckles6330]

Parents had a v70 growing up. Actually genuinely want to buy one of these. Mixes what living in the 2000s felt like in the moment (2005 xc90, hummer h2) and combines it with y2k motifs just, perfectly, I am the target audience

[@gianmarcorinaldi8247]

That key is the most Y2K thing I've ever seen. Honestly all the new cars kind of have that Y2K feel of the concepts we saw between 1999 and 2003

[@AmosDohms]

Yeah, you're right! Weird.

[@MichaelEilers]

Frutiger Aero in vehicle form

[@m40dot]

And any EV having a start/stop button, or key fob required is kinda 1999 yet. So odd while everything else is so current and forward thinking

[@Techjunkiero]

Absolutely. Looks like a toy recorder. Just plain ugly. Very fitting with this vehicle z

[@8bitRAM]

@@Techjunkiero Way better then what we had for last decade of just blobs

[@newgtguy]

I love the "Lead vehicle departure alert" feature! Great idea. In WA state, everyone seems to be glued to their cell phones. Even when driving. Now all we need is a "Don't stop at a roundabout when no vehicles are approaching" alert!!!

[@yellowwinner1]

How about the don't stop IN the roundabout sensor 😂

[@orange3243]

The glued to their cell phones while driving is so real. 💀

[@kkgolf5371]

I have this feature in my 2022 Kia EV6 ..great feature. I have many of the features on this car and have used them extensively. The power generator feature is incredible and can power half my house for 5 -7 days. I had it running my TVs internet, small appliances, fridge, and floor standing AC after a major hurricane here in SWFL.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@yellowwinner1exactly. Many actually sometimes used that as a turning sensor.😅

[@notDonaldFagen]

Visually, Hyundai and Kia might have the best looking lineups on the market. They're striking, somehow unique, while also not being too controversial. Good balance imo.

[@rustler08]

Okay, Stevie Wonder.

[@NoitsdefinitelynotHalpha1]

Welcome back, Volvo XC70.

[@nmatthews7260]

Im so glad im not the only one that notied lmao

[@alexflosho]

First thing I noticed! If only they hadn't done the stupid squatback design...

[@TripleXReborn]

dude this is the first thing I thought, I can't stop seeing it.

[@onegamingofficial1]

oh yeah the tail lights definitely remind me of old volvo wagons

[@XxM3TALGUMxX]

Honestly, not even mad, imo Volvo makes the same car for a long time but at the same time they’re so well designed it’s passable. I’m not even mad that Hyundai took a styling inspiration from them. Honestly as Doug once said in his podcast, Hyundai is and should be going for wild designs, they’ve got all to win and not much to lose. Hyundai is really pushing the envelope and them not being the center of attention is paying off…. Again, imo

[@dean_lmao2841]

this has such a 2000s concept car vibe, its amazing.

[@jasonkolker]

Looks like the OG tron bike

[@bwofficial1776]

I agree, I felt the same. It looks like something that could have come out in 2008.

[@zawatowski]

I think it’s the color

[@purwantiallan5089]

Like the 2003 HSR CONCEPT II?

[@dean_lmao2841]

@ I was mostly thinking of the GMC graphite concept, but that also resembles it too!

[@MalikIV-808]

interesting 8pm upload

[@CromulentCorpse]

Embargo

[@Shadow_Wolf_190]

6pm where I’m at

[@MrInternFTL]

It’s an embargo drop, search Hyundai Ioniq 9 and filter by upload date and all of the videos would’ve dropped a minute ago

[@vianhoho19]

8am on a Thursday over here 😂

[@RDEnduro]

Probably just in time for west coast

[@jamesrenold259]

OH MY GOD HE ADDED SOUND PROOFING TO HIS ECHO LAIR

[@senduran35]

4:57 wow look like a Volvo wagon

[@HamboPlayzMC]

Or an old escalade

[@keenandolan8420]

YEAHHHH

[@Disodio]

Doug is the type of guy to break his video release schedule with an electric 3 row SUV

[@m40dot]

Embargo Life

[@lhvjr12]

What a great review dude. These little quirks and features are always so great to watch. Your attention to detail is always appreciated.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Ioniq 9 for me is a 8.8/10 score for FUTURE SUV model.

[@DroidzandBrix]

It’s not even thanksgiving 2024 and we’re already getting vehicles from 2026?

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Yup 😂 try selling cars for a living I legit forget what year it is lol

[@josephius]

that's always been the case for preproduction cars in the past

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

the future is now old man!!!

[@schizo0223]

Koreans don't mess around man

[@08ryanalollipop]

Lol it's only an American thing. In the rest of the world we just call it the year it comes out.

[@lawrencepietschker8473]

Not going to lie . Growing up in the late 80s i have a soft spot for all the "pixel" design retro-new

[@7subaru897]

The United States is a type of country that considers that thing as mid-size.

[@danfox6487]

This vehicle went into the future just to look like the past

[@ThePizzboy]

Yeah something about it is uncomfortable Lool

[@joelcruz9415]

And its the reason that these won't age well. Hyundais have a special way of looking dated faster than most other manufacturers. But they move designs so quickly that I don't think it matters to them.

[@cleanmybellayyyyy]

​@@joelcruz9415 tho i dont think they age faster, but thats still a pretty accurate description of where hyundai has been for the past 5 yrs or so.

[@alexrf04]

They have a lot of money for that, just the money they earn from manufacturing and selling ships is enough for everything 😂​@@joelcruz9415

[@kokoukaga9902]

hyundai really pushed that "futuristic 2030" design with the ionic line, makes them look distinct

[@cristianr8349]

This thing can double as a hearse with no modifications

[@eddwardmusic]

I thought the same lol, need a black one and some courtains in the back and we're ready to roll...

[@JP-sw5ho]

Yeah why does it look like a hearse ?

[@TheRbraden]

Clearly you've never seen the Acura ZDX.

[@destryearling844]

I thought the same lol

[@Gustavocordero7]

The rear is terrible!

[@gurabirierosanopara620]

Thanks Doug! I discovered today that I am not ugly... I'm only "distinctly styled"!

[@InlineFlix]

Hyundai has been crushing it lately with their designs.

[@rosestrohm7986]

I appreciate the acoustic paneling on the walls to keep the echo down. Really goes a long way!

[@jakebednarz3026]

the rear / taillights remind my of a Volvo V70

[@demarcorosas3850]

Naw! They remind me of the Cadillac Escalade.

[@dj_fission]

Thank you for continuing to say "USB-C ports". I've seen quite a few reviewers of other vehicles (campers, trailers, etc.) call them "US-C" ports to distinguish them from regular USB ports. Thank you for not being lazy.

[@alexflosho]

I REALLY hope that they're doing that accidentally and don't think it's USC because it's the next version of USB

[@BeefIngot]

God I hope that doesn't catch on because it's sooooo stupid.

[@maxsimes]

What and the older ones they call USA ports or what? 😂 Both usb c and the other are usb ports. Bit the latter is technically called usb - a

[@tommyolsen8224]

Not a big fan of this brand , BUT THIS ONE IS AMAZING 😍

[@jordanseay216]

I was lucky enough to be able to see a very early test mule version of this car way back in January of this year! I knew it was a Kia/Hyundai EV from the noise it was making and at the time I guessed it could be an EV version of the Santa Fe (This was before the current Santa Fe was launched) and so when this thing was announced I went back to my photos of that test mule to compare. Sure enough, they matched up! Ive never seen a test mule before and I was thrilled to have finally seen one!

[@felipeandrade6764]

Much better sound without the echo from your new location, thanks for improving this, Doug!

[@drafterdb]

It sounds weird to me. Its almost like it's digitally deadened. His voice sounds gurgled when using a nice pair of headphones.

[@ryanholiday4266]

5:04 - it looks like when someone with a 2010 Chevy suburban puts the new Cadillac Escalade lights on

[@purwantiallan5089]

Chevy Suburban SUV has 5 bhp more than the Ioniq 9.

[@ChR0nos_7734]

I live in 35k people town in Croatia and somehow we have 2 Tahoe's/Suburban's with Escalade rear lights

[@albertadams2095]

The rear is giving 2020 Escalade and 90s Volvo wagon vibes 😎

[@Coyote.five.0]

not a big Hyundai fan as well here , but this is somewhat cool

[@pranavalajangi9371]

The rear end gives off Cadillac Escalade vibes albeit more affordable. And also this car looks soo futuristic and gives off cyberpunk vibes honestly Hyundai cooked soo hard on this and I cannot wait for it to come to the UK 😍😍😍

[@DG69GOD]

The rear 3/4 view looks like a Volvo wagon and you can't change my mind

[@NetomaMusic]

I love volvo, and so many does....

[@josemelendez5890]

Star Trek Next Generation shuttle craft vibes!

[@TheNumber146]

The key fob looks like a Tamagotchi 😂

[@BeaudoinEric]

Tommy and Case have a great friendship dynamic that really comes through in videos. You guys look like a couple of pals just out having the time of your life. Thanks for the content!

[@goobagel]

The body lines remind me a bit of the Isuzu Axiom. kind of shows how ahead of its time that car was

[@beardown6574]

I love that pixel theme in the lighting that they've been doing on these new EV models. And super unique camping features! Really cool

[@TechWizMaster]

just wanted to chime in and say most if not all the features that has Doug raving about this vehicle are also included in something like the ioniq 5 which has been out for over 3 years at this point.

[@sig_7760]

Doug is the type of guy to get lost in the woods for 3 days and immediately post a video

[@gardemeister]

Thanks for your service Doug

[@DamienGGW]

better key than most super cars

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

Imagine if sedans were back in fashion, the amount of design details/efforts going into these SUV's is *wasted.*

[@Sh4dowgale]

SUV's are obnoxious and stupid. Sedans are way better.

[@robotbro7187]

@@Sh4dowgale agreed

[@davidknuckles6330]

Hyundai Grandeur. We are not the primary car market, there are gorgeous ones out there

[@earlburns4431]

Sedans are out of fashion? Somebody better tell Buick Cadillac, Jaquar, BMW, Mercedes and Alfa-Romeo.

[@nick2128]

The Cadillac ct6 is a sweet ride , for some reason they only sell them in china, I’m pretty sure the American people incl myself are to blame, we need to compensate by buying these stupidly overpriced suvs.

[@Brian-Hatten]

Had no idea they were even making this.

[@slowery43]

and anyone should know this why?

[@Funsho97]

I am a test track driver in quality control for Kia. The Kia EV9 and this Hyundai share a lot of the same tech. I love the fact that Doug likes the "sounds of nature" feature. When taking a vehicle through the roll and brake booth, I always have "sounds of nature" playing and the song, "On A Sailing Ship" playing. 😂

[@peppaskull11]

First electric mom car 🎉

[@blackrim01]

THIS is the 2026 Isuzu Axiom!

[@orangustang7253]

24:45 I think that would have to mean V2G/V2H. All of their E-GMP cars already have 15A V2L (with an adapter). Basically, this means the Ioniq 9 can power your home automatically with the proper equipment in the event of a power outage by simply being plugged into the charger, whereas with my Ioniq 5 I have to plug in a separate adapter and run extension cords to whatever I want to supply.

[@yesh2009]

@@orangustang7253 Thank you, I was confused by this as I use the V2L feature on my Ioniq 5 all the time. This makes a lot more sense. Pretty cool feature!

[@kkgolf5371]

They actually have 2 ports one in my back seat in my. EV6 and another using the charging port. It has more than 15A combined more like 20-30 Amps

[@smoothyreal2205]

Nt the biggest fan of the design but i love that hyundai has been taking risks and really making their cars unique

[@Sh4dowgale]

I don't care for their designs, but they definitely stand out.

It’s a box with a crappy light bar.

[@MalevolentForge]

So are lifted pickup trucks

[@justinscarreviews2839]

I just got one of your quirks and features shirts for my 17th birthday, Doug. I absolutely love it. Keep cooking up some awesome videos.

[@geo2theo]

It's a car from the future? Come on Hyundai, we are in 2024. I like it. Smooth and... calm

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

Anyone else find these lightbar front lights a pain in the rearview! When driving. They drive ne nuts that & delivery mopeds everywhere.

[@buymagicfish]

I love our ioniq 5 and I have to say… that is something

[@rustyshackleford2185]

Wow you even beat the reveal

[@jfdoherty3448]

Classic Doug review! I absolutely love it! Keep it up Doug!

[@photo_n_art]

Doug, the type of a guy who won't wash his face nor comb his hair for a video . 😂

[@Slipstreamer]

Doug getting back to the bread and butter of his channel?

[@jeffs6090]

Or...beard and butter

[@earlburns4431]

Or a peanut butter and jelly type of vehicle with a glass of milk on the side. Not fancy or exotic however this vehicle is practical and serves a purpose. purpose. purpose.

[@tuck_yuh]

doug would so buy this for the roadtrips

[@genericuser6023]

Looks good. It's got hints of that N74 thing. Heinous is the current Jeep Grand Wagoneer.

[@Sh4dowgale]

They're both ugly.

[@eniqe]

Everytime Doug says "Pixels" drink once

[@rolyfbaby]

Doug looks like a Top G with the beard. Sophistication. Elegance. Formidable wisdom. Hi homie.

[@alexibarra4675]

4:35 sir that is a VOLVO Wagon

[@EyesOfByes]

Those rearlights are basically a V70 :)

[@justindake]

4:10 Doug wardrobe reveal

[@Valleystray]

Hyundai has been really impressive in recent years, hope their new fleets are reliable!

[@LuxOnFiyah]

Nissan Quest: "surely I'm the ugliest family hauler" Ionic 9: "hold my beer..."

[@NomenClature-o8s]

It’s a minivan.

[@FranciscoVigil14]

I’m excited to see this on the roads when it’s available to buy!

[@michaeldamico1701]

Can't wait to start seeing this at my dealership

[@DesignTandrup]

Doug growing out the beard! It’s outdoorsman Demuro

[@ozarkliving7263]

Repeating this same painfully obvious statement provides you what? Grow up

[@DesignTandrup]

@ Ok, just a fun and positive observation. Maybe calm down there dude.

[@xeilean9926]

I can't be the only one thinking the back design is highly inspired by old Volvo models right?

[@apebitmusic83]

Did you happen to read any of the other comments before posting this?

[@rz5129]

camping features are awesome. every EV should have a direct socket to the big battery and the rear climate only is a great feature too

[@MrInternFTL]

Can’t wait to see how these break early on

[@RideNGrind]

This thing in black would look so much like a hearse

[@420Bruh69Bruh]

Among us 14:26

[@RetroKingOG]

Doug: The rear design certainly is distinctive…. 90s Volvo Station Wagons: “UMMM…..”

[@S47AS]

Doug! I have been busy in life so I haven’t been keeping up with your channel. I saw this car release on social media, and I just knew that you would have made a video about it! Glad to be back

[@S47AS]

Woah! Nice beard!

[@ImpendingDisaster26]

Doug the type of guy to mix up his upload time with 7pm instead of 7am

[@jonasreich3607]

@@ImpendingDisaster26 the review embargo lifted at that 8 pm est

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Reminds me of the volvo v70 in the rear

[@vincentvega3093]

That's a full family coffin

[@shadowzone2013]

The funniest thing about Hyundai electric vehicles is that 2 of the 3 local dealerships to me don't work on electric vehicles and the one that does always says they're "6 months backup on appointments"

[@AnItalianGuyOnYT]

i appreciate the fact that the indicators are seperate from the tail and brake lights

[@4r391]

The issue with the EV millage ratings is they are misleading. Sure, it can get 300+ miles on paper, but how many miles does it get with 6 passengers, with luggage in 40°F - 0°F temperatures in mixed city/highway driving.

[@MarshMellow-sh1ol]

For real it will not do a 100 mile in high speed these vehicles is for the city stop and go doing less than 30 miles an hour

[@Saddex]

For the RWD version, EPA range is estimated 335 miles. I would guess something around 250-270 for mixed driving in the conditions you describe for that one, probably around 250 for an AWD version. At higher temps, the RWD version would probably be able to do its 335 miles in mixed driving easily. EPA range tends to be quite accurate unless you go on pure highway driving. Though some EVs have still been able to get quite close to their EPA rating at highway speeds, especially GM's Ultium vehicles.

[@Saddex]

​​​@@MarshMellow-sh1ol there is not a single serious test out there where an EV rated for 300+ miles EPA won't be able to do even 100 miles at highway speeds. At worst it will be in the lower 200s, but more realistically between 230-260.

[@MarshMellow-sh1ol]

@@Saddex ok cool

[@AdamJames-l4t]

Blind people say they love the design, looks amazing

[@KiegKillsReality]

Wow!! I actually really like that design! Those turbine looking wheels look so freaking awesome!!

[@purwantiallan5089]

The turbines around the Ioniq 9 should've been placed on the sides.

[@IK_MK]

The doug beard is zinging no lie

[@isaiahvasquez1709]

Love your videos. Doug is noticed my sisters 2016 Honda accord coupe actually has the feature of the blind spot camera for the turn signals on the gauge cluster 😂

[@Arsen989]

For a second I thought it was a car from the 90s before reading the description. Hyundai is doing some very cool 80s and 90s inspired designs.

[@Flipswix]

This is quite possibly the most ..interesting.. looking car in years. I applaud the balls Hyundai has to pull this off.. but at the same time.. how dare they to pull this off?! haha.

[@tahjayphillips9110]

Idk how I feel about the look. But this pretty cool. Hyundai the only brand out there coming out with interesting cars.

[@Tradederivatives]

You complained about the Maserati Levante being $85,000..... this thing is $72,000 MSRP.... for a Hyundai.....

[@avocaza1393]

Yeah, Hyundai should sell all their cars at $20K price tag. Get real, stop hating and keep up with the times.

[@GlitterGuru]

I absolutely adore my Ioniq 5 🙌

[@xinqxing]

This car will sell well.