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

[@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.

[@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.

[@aye3678]

I really like it. Would choose over EV9.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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....

[@regandamien]

100watt USB-C!

[@darrenaitcheson795]

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

[@PattyTheGeek]

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

[@cryogenii]

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

[@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

[@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 🤟🤟😍

[@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.

[@terrywright7893]

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

[@breadbreaker500]

The back spoils it. Makes it feels like Volvo estate/stationwagon. The EV9 feels much more like an authoritative SUV!

[@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.

[@reeceagland1980]

That green is lovely.

[@apb3251]

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

[@roydoorn4029]

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

[@hmmmm9327]

I hate that Hyundai reduced reduced rear glass area to have an irritating feeling as an aesthetic observer. It's a SUV. It must be boxy. The upward kinks in quarter panels irks me. Also the candy puller effect viewed from the rear is also ruining the SUV aura. You are moving a brick through an air, it is bound to drag more than the sedan, so at least keep it visually aesthetic, boxy like an SUV.

[@jamesengland7461]

It's a minivan

[@hmmmm9327]

​@@jamesengland7461it's a crossover SUV according to the wiki page. If it's shared with Kia EV9 then it's an SUV. The silhouette is of an SUV, not a van. Pacifica, Odyssey, Sienna are some examples of minivans.

[@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.

[@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.

[@andrewlarner6190]

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

[@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.

[@lesrayner4644]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jonnyharrison7637]

EVERY angle from the rear is giving Volvo V70 vibes!!

[@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.

[@intheknow6499]

The 2002 Volvo wagon wants its arse back.

[@Liverpool1ne]

😂

[@hanugn]

Your review is always the best!

[@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😂

[@TeslaKing-f3u]

The jealousy of car dealers explodes. 😂

[@DMulabiTalejan]

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

[@ashishpatel350]

you forget the people and guns. they are also large.

[@shakedlevi5686]

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

[@youri3808]

From the back it looks like a 90's Volvo and a van had a rear end collision

[@wonkyu1qlee66]

Best review among 100s of Ioniq9 reviews

[@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.

[@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.

[@Kopchronicles]

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

[@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.

[@ThaedDavid]

I guess as a society we have decided we don't care about risks to pedestrians and collisions with smaller vehicles. As long as you feel safer in your massive SUV, screw everyone else right?

Well, the US mindset is very self-centric. ''I want to feel safe so I have guns and I don't care if there are school shootings'', ''I don't go to the doctor so I'm not paying for other people's healthcare'', ''I'm comfy and safe in my huge SUV so I don't care if I kill your kid''

[@rgen28]

Thank god, the blinkers are not in the bumper.

[@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

[@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....

[@TeslaKing-f3u]

The jealousy of car dealers explodes. 😅

[@ethandennis6832]

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

[@mash_iie]

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

[@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?

[@Fishdonut]

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

[@sjg4388]

I know this is a car for people with at least four kids, but I would like to have this type of car just for the space.

[@paulpeet9671]

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

[@Vilmir]

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

[@tonybarton3746]

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

[@Brian-om2hh]

Yes, it probably would..

[@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.

[@shroomyesc]

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

[@antonbanulski1262]

The rear end disappoints. The concept rear end looked more space age and less conservative.

[@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.🤣

[@kenbradley5032]

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.

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

Oh ja it’s A2 the front but the back is a Escalade. All in all copy paste American SUV inside. Very good.

[@Tradewind25]

Ioniq 9 and Audi A2? Well, they’re both cars.

[@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.

[@nigep]

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

[@michelebm]

Ok, but we want Nicola reviewing cars. Thanks.

[@max_powers11]

Looks like a Volvo 760 with flashier lights

[@WagnerGimenes]

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

[@okechukwumctitus6820]

The shoulder-line reminds me of VOLVO brand.

[@3coppynook]

I think the wheel arches are awful, in the car shown, but the black shown in the clip was much better.

[@AncalimeNL]

Ginny looks reaaaaaaally small compared to this car

[@jasonbrody6219]

At this 16:00 angle i see the inspiration from Audi A2

[@martinbuddery1345]

Unnecessarily big. Americans will love it. Need a less ostentatious 6/7 seater for large families. Remember the Fiat Multiplayer. Ugly but great family car. An EV version of that would be great.

[@martinbuddery1345]

Multipla - damn you autocorrect 😅

[@Solrak8O]

Those external wing mirrors are tiny! LOL!!!

[@Bash-Toks]

They’re cameras not mirrors

[@jaekim5820]

What happened to 7 and 8?

[@synpol]

Looks like a nice car but I wont be trading my EV9 for this I dont think .... My family love the EV9 6 Seat we have and this doesnt offer anything new for us

[@aureliancozma251]

Nice - same company - I prefer Kia ev-9 , ev-3 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 and N - but it's a matter of taste - anyway I see that they are going the Chinese way, a parent company with many brands making the same cars but different designs - exp. Zeekr and Link&Co

[@mrstoives2444]

Hyundai Fan Boi 😉

[@NighthunterNyx]

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

[@Drewbydrew]

Looks somewhere between a Volvo and a hearse

[@mxtt606]

5:04 looks like a jacked up more futuristic version of the volvo xc70 😆

[@TeslaKing-f3u]

The jealousy of car dealers explodes. 😅

[@richardbeard4146]

Not keen on the looks overall and particularly details like the weird wheel arch 'things' - EV9 wins by a huge margin in that respect. Rear is a Volvo estate from the 90s - Shame as I really like the Ioniq 5 & 6 styling

[@simonevans8979]

Halfway through before I realised it was not another Kia EV9 review... Suspect it was the bloddy great `Ioniq` on the boot that woke me up- deal with that `9` moniker, Hyundai: Have a station wagon/estate and an EV at the moment. Need to think carefully just as soon as they annouce the UK price... Will we get a lower-priced option?

[@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.

[@timower5850]

Fenders are nasty.

[@turner02]

so is your mom

[@timower5850]

@@turner02 Ouch.

[@Liverpool1ne]

@@turner02 the way you turned out is no compliment to yours.

[@turner02]

@@Liverpool1ne same to yours

[@Liverpool1ne]

@@turner02 how original 🥱

[@MihaelGalperin]

I like you guys, but how many times in a review do we need to hear about your jet lag? Probably added a full minute to the video af you talking how tired you are, which really made us tired. Of listening to it.

[@simong6855]

front looks very range rover ;)

[@zerefcifer]

You're really overdoing it with the whispering jokes...

[@stephengneri2136]

here in America, this car is not that big.

[@Liverpool1ne]

Range Rover at the front, Volvo estate at the back.

[@niptodstan]

Looks like a van to me. The interior looks bland. I'll stick with my Enyaq. Send the kids on the train. Sorted.

[@rickybryan1759]

Hips or shoulders? If a car wore pants which way do they wear them landscape or portrait?

[@samuxan]

this car seems hugely irrelevant. I've seen the EV9 in real life and it barely fit in parking lots among other issues, no need for cars that big. But if they keep the naming conventions I can't wait for the eventual ioniq 3(or 1)

[@ianrobinson6164]

mucular shoulder shape or. Volvo estate 1980s

[@Brian-om2hh]

I don't like the styling creases that follow the shape of the wheel-arches. Makes it look a bit Ssanyong chintzy..... Looks like a Volvo 740 Estate from the rear.... Based on Hyundai's growing reputation it should sell ok... So, we've got the Kia EV9 and this car, yet Land Rover are dragging their heels as usual. Plenty of promises regarding a Range Rover EV, but nothing yet. In the meantime, the Kia and this car will mop up plenty of sales.....and these cars will still keep going when the Range Rovers are in the dealer's workshop.....

[@commanderbutts]

It’s a lovely car but again another high priced EV when we really need much more affordable models… can we stop making these unaffordable cars and actually make some people can afford. My salary can’t keep playing catch up like this.

[@עידוכסלו]

I think Hyundai needs to get criticized over how they change their concept designs significantly on the production versions. And for not good reason. What was the reason to change the rear headlights from being mainly down to completely remove the bottom lights and make it just an arch? What was the reason for the GV80 Coupe to be changed their amazing read headlights completely from downwards angle to a straight angle that is normal and not even fitting the build? They can’t show off amazing yet down to earth and realistic designs just to ditch them for no reason while the Chinese introduce concepts that get into production stage in two months. I’m sorry, I do not appreciate it

[@Linux_Lucy]

Oh WoW .... Just what the UK Needs ! Yet another ''Huge'' Chelsea Tractor blocking the Roads / Pavements dropping off Little Katie at School ! ! ! Oh Yeh, and it is 'Kin UUUGLY !

[@starlord8973]

Not a Great Shaped Car I much Prefer the Look of the Kia Ev 9

[@LegSpinna]

Good luck selling that in Europe.

[@vayrakennuttaminen3065]

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