Hyundai IONIQ 9 teaser reveals bold new LED light bar design and more [Video]

The big day is almost here. In less than a month, we will finally see Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV. With its debut just around the corner, Hyundai is giving us a closer look at the IONIQ 9 in its latest teaser. The new video reveals its new Tesla Cybertruck-like LED light bar for the first time. Check it out below.

It’s been three years since Hyundai unveiled the SEVEN concept at the 2021 LA Auto Show. Although the brawny electric SUV stole the show, we’ve heard little since — until the past few months.

In August, Hyundai confirmed the electric SUV would be known as the IONIQ 9 when it hit the market. The name change from the expected IONIQ 7 (SEVEN) to “9” signals its status as Hyundai’s new flagship EV model.

The new electric SUV will follow the popular IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models based on its advanced E-GMP dedicated EV platform.

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Less than two weeks ago, Hyundai teased the new model for the first time, giving a sneak peek of its silhouette.

The images revealed Hyundai’s new “Aerosthetic” design, combining aerodynamic performance with a sleek aesthetic look.

Hyundai IONIQ 9 LED light bar revealed in new teaser

Hyundai said the IONIQ 9 marks its “inaugural venture into the realm of large SUV EV models.” It draws inspiration from “the sleek exterior and spacious, cozy interiors of boats.” An extended wheelbase and single-curved roof design provide “ample space for all passengers, including those in the third row.”

In its new teaser, the sleek new LED light bar is shown upfront. It almost looks like the one on Tesla’s Cybertruck. If you haven’t seen one yet, you can’t miss it when you pass one on the street.

You also get a sneak peek of the IONIQ 9’s spacious interior. The video shows a rear passenger seemingly napping in the rear.

Hyundai said, “The IONIQ 9 is coming with plenty of space for you and those you belong with,” with astronauts in the back.

As its official debut approaches, the IONIQ 9 has been spotted testing in public. Last week, we got a good look at the design after it was spotted in California.

Although official specs have yet to be revealed, the IONIQ 9 is expected to be similar in size to the Kia EV9. Based on the same E-GMP platform, the EV9 is 197.2″ long, 77.9″ wide, 70.1″ tall, and a wheelbase of 122″— roughly the size of Kia’s Telluride. However, with 42″ of rear legroom, the EV9 tops even the Cadillac Escalade.

Kia’s EV9 starts at about $55,000, while the IONIQ 9 is expected to start at about the same or slightly higher.

The IONIQ 9 will be built at Hyundai’s massive new manufacturing plant in Georgia, following the updated 2025 IONIQ 5. Hyundai said US-built EVs qualify for a partial $3,750 tax credit, but the company is still passing on the full $7,500 through leasing. When the battery portion opens next year, Hyundai expects US-made EVs to qualify for the full $7,500.

On Friday, Hyundai announced the 2025 IONIQ 5 will start at $43,975 with more range and features than the current model. It also has a sleek new design and an NACS charging port to unlock Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Hyundai is expected to take the sheets off at the LA Auto Show starting November 22, 2024. Check back soon as more details will trickle in leading up to the big day.