New loniq 9 sets sights on EX90

Hyundai readies renamed seven-seat electric SUV, which will go on sale next year

- CHARLIE MARTIN

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 will be revealed later this year as the brand's answer to the Volvo EX90.

The new electric sevenseater, twinned with the Kia EV9, is a development of the Seven concept shown three years ago. Although it was originally billed to be badged as loniq 7, Autocar understands it was renamed because '7' would have implied it was lesser than the EV9.

The Ioniq 9 will use the same extended version of the e-GMP platform as its twin and is also likely to have the same 99.8kWh battery pack. As with the EV9, 200bhp single-motor and 378bhp dual-motor set-ups will be offered. In the Kia, they yield ranges of 349 and 313 miles respectively.