FIRST LOOK: Hyundai IONIQ 9 - big hit or huge mistake? | Electrifying

[@murthisrikanth]

I would be happy to use camera side view mirrors if they provide better visibility in the rain and during nights on roads that don't have streetlights

[@WheelieTheCapper]

I have digital mirrors on my Ioniq 5... It must be said that there is nothing really wrong with ordinary mirrors that digital mirrors fix but ... They are absolutely brilliant in bad weather as they do got get wet impacting visibility, can't say they are better at night as headlights from cars behind still produce glare ... Took about two minutes to get used to them ... Would have no issues with them being on a future vehicle for me (similarly, wouldn't have any issues with normal mirrors either).

[@xalataf3365]

​@@WheelieTheCapperHow's depth perception? I drove a car that had a digital rearview mirror fitted and I couldn't for the life of me tell how far a thing is... Maybe it's just me.

[@WheelieTheCapper]

@xalataf3365 Can't say I've had any issues... I wear glasses anyway so maybe not the best judge... If they came as part of a pack or standard on top trim, then yippee but if they were an added expensive option, then stick with standard mirrors

[@xalataf3365]

@@WheelieTheCapper I see... Then again said vehicle's digital mirror was also an aftermarket modification so it's either just me or the kit. Good to know.

[@ChrisdyMD]

Ginny, you asked for anyone who loves the digital side-view cameras to let you know. I have them on my 2025 IONIQ 5 and they are excellent. They do take a little bit of getting used to, but after a week of owning the new car they are really excellent at night, way better than normal mirrors as you can adjust their brightness so that they are much clearer in poor weather and in the dark. The digital rear-view mirror is also much better than the conventional mirror. As for the IONIQ 9, I loved your review and can’t wait to see it in the metal when it arrives in the UK. I have dropped a strong hint with my dealer to get me an invite to their UK unveiling next year. As you will have gathered by now from my previous comments you have read out, I am a big fan of Hyundai and I think they’ve done it again. Can’t wait for your driving review of the IONIQ 9 in due course. Keep up the great work. By the way, tell Mike he will love the new IONIQ 5. Chris D

[@madmcadder4536]

You sound like a marketing AI?

[@ChrisdyMD]

@@madmcadder4536- I obviously passed the reverse Turing Test then….!!

[@MovieViking]

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[@UltraJaff]

I prefer the EV9, it looks retro, boxy, makes a bold statement and looks funky.

[@Noah_E]

Styling is subjective, but the EV9 looks like a tipped refrigerator. This one at least has some curves.

[@green_106]

​@@Noah_E the headlights and taillights don't make me wow, it's a strange car, looks like Hyundai and Kia planed to launch ugly cars in the final quarter of the year, the Kia Tasman and this thing

[@RichardJoashTan]

And I am glad that I prefer the Ioniq 9 N anyway. @UltraJaff

[@RichardJoashTan]

​​@@green_106and I am glad that I will buy the Ioniq 9.

[@BondiBeache]

This is the most refined and closest to the Korean pronunciation of 'Hyundai' that I've heard so far. The other pronunciations often sound like Chinese, but you really pronounced it like the authentic Korean way. Thank you so much!!!! 🙏🙌

[@jamhuh1]

현대!

[@jonghyukpark6528]

yes. Hyundai - X - dai No! Hyundae - O

[@jamesmccormack3229]

Looks good, I like that its really different from the EV 9 and not a copy and paste job of the SantaFe, looks like it has loads of space inside including the 3rd row with the usual Ioniq interior design, like the layout and ideas theynhave used on all 3 rows. I have one of the original Ioniq5's and it is interesting to see the amount of interior cross overs that have been used and evolved.

[@urbanstrencan]

Awesome job by Hyundai they made proper family hauler ❤❤. Its like raised minivan, would love to see EV version of their actual minivan Staria 😊. Great video Ginny keep it up 🤟🤟😍

[@aye3678]

I really like it. Would choose over EV9.

[@4xeGuy]

Perfect timing, my Wrangler 4xe lease ends next year, I'll be getting this car for family trips. I was considering an R1S but after watching a video where most body shops were asking for 40k+ to fix the rear quarter panel turned me off instantly.

[@andrewclifton429]

It looks so big, you could probably fit a Hyundai Inster into the boot.

[@joemacleod-iredale2888]

You can have one fitted as an escape pod.

[@jaysontang]

is it me or does the rear look like a Volvo?

[@blackbelt2000]

it has 4 wheels just like a volvo too 🙄

[@esm7708]

Or a bungalow

[@Liverpool1ne]

It certainly does

[@RikHeijmen]

Yup. Totally.

[@CDN_Store]

The colour, tail lights and shoulder are 100% what a 3rd generation V70 could've been.

[@andrewlarner6190]

Better than the concept in the side profile. Love the internal layout and the premium look. Range specs are impressive.

[@justincredible5406]

I hate SUVs but, it really works with as a large family car due to the large battery. The design is interesting and absolutely phenomenal with the functional wheel arch details.

[@reeceagland1980]

That green is lovely.

[@MrDAVIDATKIN]

I Love digital door mirrors, I find them much better for night vision and in wet weather. I do agree they take some getting use to.

[@Yanquetino]

Brilliant… for large families… sports teams… shuttles. Sure beats other 3-row competitors. Range fanatics will be impressed. Power nuts will love it. IF they can afford it.

[@regandamien]

100watt USB-C!

[@darrenaitcheson795]

Spotted that too. No need to even use the 3 pin socket for the likes of laptops then.

[@darrens3]

@@darrenaitcheson795 Exactly, and some laptops have 2 way USB-C now so you can charge in via a double ended USB-C.

[@barnoslogik]

this just reminds me of an 80's volvo estate that jacked up, it tall but the side profile is very volvo estate, but this isnt a bad thing in the slightest for me personally, as the BMW its up against is UGLY and the newer volvos well are ok, if just a little bland for me!! hyundai ioniq range now seem to have 3 throw back feel as the 5 is integrale esque, the 6 is a bit old citreon GS esque and now this with its older volvo look, not saying its a bad thing. they definitely have someone trying very hard to appease say the GEN X group of drivers, by giving us older looking cars with a nice modern twist .

[@mariebaxter473]

I thought a Volvo and discovery had a baby , LOL

[@PattyTheGeek]

It looks like you've been miniaturized next to the EV3 or the Inster. Love it.

[@EVsteve80]

Great review! I love the fact that HVAC and many other controls are not on the screen but separate buttons. So much easier to control when driving.

[@uniszuurmond]

With many rear view mirrors now having a rear view camera system, I often wonder why they don't use software to include side mirrors into a 180 surround view where the rear view camera is, perhaps with a distance indicator. Less clutter, one space to see everything from your left 180 degrees around the back to your right.

[@scottoreilly4785]

A really beautiful car. I'm 100% going to get one when the lease ends on my current car, Vauxhall mokka-e . I want one because of the space at the back for my two dogs, monty and Chester.

[@dguy321]

I like the less intrusive digital side mirrors. The last gen digital side (on ioniq 5/6) mirrors were as large as regular mirrors... didn't make any sense.

[@FéargalO]

What a monster SUV. Wow.

[@EmmanuelSerrano]

I NEED to see more about this car please!!!

[@lavatr8322]

America also has BIGGER , Wider roads. Ample Parking spaces designed so they dont have to Road rage and compete each other for a simple thing as parking like we Indians do everyday

[@FrankieLimes]

Digital mirrors. Yes I have them on an IONIQ 5. Biggest advantage, no blind spot. Other advantages: Screen switches to wide angle when reversing. Also screen markers showing you the rear wheel position and the rear edge of the car. Screen markers when overtaking marking a safe distance to return to the driving lane. Another can overtaking warning is on the screen close to your eye line, not outside of the car. Brighter screen during sunrise and set. Clearer in mist & fog. Clearer driving in rain. One slight negative others headlights at night can be glaring, though the night vision is good and brilliant when raining. So what is there not too like. How long have you driven an IONIQ 5 with digital door cameras?

[@stephenclay6852]

One of those cars I would have to see it in the metal before giving judgment. But a huge car. I think looking at it watching you I prefer the EV9.

[@gnomad42]

In Australia, there are a lot of big cars. Family cars tend to be large SUV/4WD variants - Nissan Patrols and Toyota Landcruisers, Mitsubishi Pajero is a mid-sized car. There are still many thousands of these that are over 25 years old. Do you think this Ionic 9 will compete with the LC300 and the Ti Patrol?

[@hsbcgeoff]

I am that person who likes digital door mirrors. The sooner all cars get them, the better.

[@WagnerGimenes]

The presentation: 10/10 The car: IfThatIsWhatYouNeed10/10 IfWeNoLongerNeedMassiveCarsThatTakeUpTheWholeRoadAndWeighThreeTones1/10. There, you have it.

[@cryogenii]

Looks like it'll eat JLR's lunch... if Range Rover drivers can get over badge snobbery.

[@PeterMacfarlane]

Hi! I’m the person who LOVES digital side mirrors! Annoys the bejesus out of me that you can’t get them in any spec except the top one!

[@iaintunmore2609]

How can the UK have the Kona with its full width front lightbar if it’s regulations not allowing it for this?

[@drunkenwhiskeyeu]

Nope. Looks like two concept vehicles merged into one - the front, and the C-pillar. If I were to choose I'd go for its sibling from Kia.

[@shroomyesc]

6:15 Not from the front angle but the rear roofline is very similiar to the A2, yes

[@ZekeBriarcliff]

I don't really need a 3-row hauler, but this might change my mind. With >300mi of range, it's hard to say no.

[@greenearth9945]

not fan of the design and prefer the EV9 over this. However I think its cool that Hyundai/Kia are bold enough to break the comfort zone

[@chris-townson]

Those wheel arches bother me far more than they should 😂

[@Brian-om2hh]

Same here..... the blacked out arches on the US market version looked a bit better....

[@alunhoskins4513]

Indeed. They look as if those panels are meant be there, they forgot to fit them and you really shouldn’t be seeing the cheapo body panel behind.

[@GaryKetchum808]

It’s a little thing to notice, but I’m glad they opted for the name Ioniq 9 instead of the 7, it aligns way better with the Kia counterpart, and rivaling the EX90.

[@lewis02mc]

Not a fan of the rear end, the shape reminds me of a mid 2000s MPV in the worst way. Also the horizontal strips above the wheel arches look a bit bizarre and out of place imo. Definitely prefer the boxier styling of the EV9, to each their own I suppose.

[@lesrayner4644]

Looks lovely, as for the rear, Volvo 850 ! , no bad thing though!

[@rgen28]

Thank god, the blinkers are not in the bumper.

[@robertsmiff]

It really remind me of the Volvo VCC from the rear end, and those lights remind me of a Volvo too. I need to get out more.

[@terrywright7893]

Definitely an old-school Volvo estate vibe from the rear.

[@returner323617]

I'm not sure what "rule or regulation" stopped the front light bar in the UK...my Smart #1 has one...

[@darmdl]

Love the car. The fact that the front light bar isn’t on UK models is really annoying. What is the regulation that says they cans have this? Other cars in the uk have front light bars.

[@DMulabiTalejan]

It looks funny on the behind... like a loaf of bread that has been badly sliced off 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonybarton3746]

Will it get vtg could keep the house running for a week in case of power cut 😊👍👍

[@Brian-om2hh]

Yes, it probably would..

[@rabit818]

Trendy disco lights is very distracting on the freeway. Very good styling w a hint of Volvo on the rear

[@wonkyu1qlee66]

Best review among 100s of Ioniq9 reviews

[@mitchreeves1]

Cars are a total joke nowadays. An obscene amount of technology and resource for an insane price. What's wrong with 4 wheels, 5 seats, is reliable, economical and safe for a reasonable amount of money like they were not so long ago?

[@eichhoernchendeluxe]

happy to see legacy automakers making more and more EV. it does not compare with a lucid gravity in any aspect (frunk: 50 vs 227 liters, range 600 vs >700km, space, power etc), but it will be cheaper for sure. good start Hyundai! My Q is: who is gonna build the first real cool electric van, like the ID Buzz but witz 600+ km range and fast charging and some decent IT in it 🙂

[@acasualviewer5861]

I hope there's a no sunroof option (but I'm not keeping my hopes up).

[@danielcobb8886]

Previous gen Mitsi Outlander front. Last gen (Volvo inspired) Nissan Stagea rear.

[@hanugn]

Your review is always the best!

[@adziuba12]

Not this one with the jet lag

[@karlInSanDiego]

Journalists applaud oversized EV9 and the very unsafe, unsustainable building of massive SUVs continues. Not impressed by the lack of pushback from the press. I know you'll say it's not your responsibility, that's the public's job. But if journalists won't clap back against the giant loss of sustainability with 110 kWh massive 3 row SUVs, who will. We need people to make an honest assessment of this problem and address it. Manufacturers and consumers are stuck on dumb. Frustrating as hell to see these labeled as a climate solution.

[@roydoorn4029]

i like it!!! a lot. wanna sit in the back with 3 friends and have a koffie. seems nice in there!

[@paulpeet9671]

I might have missed it but how long would it take to charge on a home charger?

[@someonelastname8175]

Major issue spotted already, no wiper blade. Exact same issue as the Ionic 5, which we thought they'd rectified.

[@Kopchronicles]

I think the Honda e digital door mirrors are the best I've seen.

[@intheknow6499]

The 2002 Volvo wagon wants its arse back.

[@Liverpool1ne]

😂

[@Roberto-uk3ml]

What about Hyundai Staria in terms of size?

[@Paulo-ov4yo]

What's with the wheel arch design?😊

[@mash_iie]

I love it? YES! The back will take some time to get used to

[@Vilmir]

I prefer the Ev9 look, feature wise they appear to be very similar, so Ev9 for me

[@ethandennis6832]

Love the design. Hopefully the camera door mirrors are optional.

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

A great review thank you. This would only be useful in my family if it towed about 2 tonnes and did full off road a la full fat Range Rover. 0-60 or 30-70 does not matter but the ability to crawl at low speed over rough track would matter. If I simply want to take passengers around in comfort rather work the vehicle, so sort of bus would be better.

[@jonathanoakey4745]

I suspect that the only reason why car manufacturers are introducing camera wing mirrors on EVs is to reduce the drag coefficient and thereby improve the official WLTP ranges of their cars. I doubt if many people actually buy them. It's the same with the weird door handles that this and other cars have - tiny improvements in the aerodynamics but they introduce a load of complexity and cost, and more things to go wrong when the car is older.

[@kjb1954]

Looks ok till you look at the Volvo copy and paste rear view. Limited market in the Uk for this one as is the ev9. Ioniq 6 may have been car of the year but it’s a rare site on Uk roads. May get some converts from Range Rover owners after the Ved increases next April.

[@gregpalmer9949]

I had a lot of trouble with the audio volume. Maybe my headset is dying, but you went from whispering to shouting. I hope to find the car acceptable in size, the EV9 is just too big, but this looks like it might be OK.

[@MrHabushi]

I thought the regulations had changed so cars in the UK snd EU could now have full width front lights and illuminated badges?

[@toyotaprius79]

Im not impressed without sufficient entry level cars that KIA used to be unrivaled with. The Hyundai Casper/Inster won't save much if priced and speced like a premium object such as the Honda e and Fiat 500e

[@shakedlevi5686]

it looks great but the EV9 is way way more original & charismatic in its aesthetics

[@bmwxpicasso]

What an amazing big EV car. I'm so glad it is very different from the Tesla Model X and Rivian.

[@nigep]

Ridiculous car but thanks for reviewing so it’s now the number one EV I won’t buy Enjoy your channel

[@mxtt606]

5:04 looks like a jacked up more futuristic version of the volvo v70 mk-2 😆

[@Bluemon-u6p]

The jealousy of car dealers explodes. 😅

[@normanli5270]

Thomas just ignoring Ginny's rant about digital mirrors on the left side on 9:50

[@markbennett6658]

I’m a big fan of the Ioniq 5 but the rest of the range including this one, not so much. The weird spat effect over the wheel arches, the upward kink in the rear quarter window, the unimaginative rear end design, that looks like a Volvo designer has had an early finish on a Friday. Not great. The interior is much better and looks plush. Overall I’m leaning more towards Kia. Not sure where Ginny was going with the seat recline section? I thought the censors might need to step in for a moment😂

[@Bluemon-u6p]

The jealousy of car dealers explodes. 😂

[@anonymouspdg6121]

Nice video! Huuuuge car but great for large families. As soon as I saw the rear of the car I immediately thought Volvo V90. The old ones that used to do touring cars. Not a bad thing.🤣

[@michaelkinsella1559]

These cars are nightmares for those who wish to use cities or smaller country roads. I would take a ID buzz or an MPV style car any day.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Most who buy cars usually buy the ones that suit their requirements. In the same way you probably wouldn't choose a Fiat 500 if you regularly undertook long motorway trips. Sure, you do see the odd Range Rover on 8 foot wide country lanes, but it doesn't happen too often thankfully.....

[@michaelkinsella1559]

given the number of SUVs, like this one, that I see driving about 1-2km to the local inner city primary school I don’t think its entirely the case where I live.

[@andrewmullen4003]

Or you could get a transit if it's too big?

[@Jaw0lf]

Certain angles make it look like a Volvo Estate. Must say EV9 is more striking to look at. This is the Hyundaiand certainly has a lot of nice additions to justify it's price.

[@jbmaru]

Why does KZbin keep pushing audio translation?

[@henrikhook.]

The body's drag coefficient is 0,2.59.

[@brummiesalteno-81]

Is it just me or does the rear look like an old Volvo. Also I agree with Ginny, not convinced by those wheel arches.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Those wheel-arch creases would certainly put me off....

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

If with solid state battery I can see myself having this and inster. At the moment i would like to have a chance to buy KIA Carnival Hybrid and Inster.

[@apb3251]

Looks like a beefy version of an early 2000s Volvo estate 5:15

[@phil1980a]

This is a very smart design. Take this over a BMW anyday.

[@hsj5195]

자랑스런 우리의 기업 HYUNDAI.

[@TassieEV]

I wonder what it's pedestrian safety rating looking at the front as you stand in front of it, should it hit a person as the driver has turned off all the beeping they won't be injured they will be finished off that could even include a cyclist not as bad as the RAM trucks mind you but still not great. Don't look like real physical buttons but haptic buttons to me near the HVAC controls. Perhaps a lower spec will have real mirrors or they digital ones will be optional. You talked about interior features but didn't show anything or put any info on screen particularly charging and luggage volumes, guess I'll see what other reviewers from other outlets do with it.

[@jaekim5820]

What happened to 7 and 8?

[@FaaBaar]

This looks much better than EV9. Of course it's a matter of taste

[@nr5494]

Bring back the Kw Half hour!

[@NighthunterNyx]

Dude digital mirrors are great or are you leading the grandma show?

[@williamfence566]

If you are going to have digital mirrors then at least integrate them seamlessly into the dash design ( Honda E ) . They look like an aftermarket accessory

[@rinconjazz]

To me the big story is what was missing. No Audi. No Mercedes. No Volvo. No Polestar.

[@Nam3Iess]

I do not understand how could they make the Ioniq 9 so nice and fuck up the new SantaFe so much compared to the previous models. I like this just as much as the EV9 but these are not for me, because I am into Sedans and Hatchbacks.

[@johnknight9150]

I don't want one (give me chic hatchbacks, saloons and sports cars), but if you are going to "SUV", you might as well go fully American and just be ridiculously big. I like the Volvo back-end, I must admit.

[@Fishdonut]

In your introduction, you forgot to mention "The people"

[@AmiranBokhua]

Hyindai EV9 looks so good