Explore the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 in San Antonio

2027 IONIQ 9: One Electric SUV, Many Ways to Use It

The vehicle that handles a weekday commute might also need to pick up relatives, carry a week’s groceries, and make a longer trip out of San Antonio. The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 brings those demands together in a three-row electric SUV, with six- or seven-passenger seating and a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.

At Red McCombs Hyundai, you can compare S, SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy models around the choices that affect ownership: seating, charging access, available equipment, and total cost. Every trim includes navigation, wireless smartphone integration, and climate controls for the second row.

Choose a Seating Layout That Fits Your Household

The IONIQ 9 offers two ways to arrange its three rows. S, SE, and SEL use a sliding second-row bench and seat seven. Limited and Calligraphy provide six seats with power-operated second-row captain’s chairs, leg rests, and one-touch walk-in access. Choosing an upper trim therefore changes the passenger count as well as the comfort equipment.

Check the available space with the people who will actually use it:

• First-row legroom: 41.4 inches
• Second-row legroom: 42.8 inches
• Third-row legroom: 32 inches with the seven-passenger layout; 31 inches with the six-passenger layout

If your plans often include three generations or a full carpool, try getting into the third row and adjusting the middle row before deciding which configuration works best.

Carry the Gear That Comes Along

With all three rows upright, the IONIQ 9 provides enough cargo space for items such as daily bags and smaller purchases. Folding seats change the available room:

• Behind the third row: 21.9 cubic feet
• Behind the second row: 46.7 cubic feet with the third row folded
• Behind the first row: Up to 86.9 cubic feet with both rear rows folded

That maximum is useful for a larger purchase, but it is not available while every seat is occupied. Limited and Calligraphy include a power-folding third row, which can make frequent changes between people and cargo more convenient.

Comfort Where Your Passengers Sit

Dual automatic temperature control and separate second-row automatic controls come standard, with vents serving both rear rows. When the San Antonio sun has been heating the cabin, those rear accommodations matter just as much as the driver’s controls.

S and SE have stain-resistant cloth seating; SEL and higher trims use H-Tex™ surfaces. Heated front seats and an eight-way power driver’s seat are standard. SEL adds ventilated front seats, and Limited and Calligraphy extend ventilation to the second row. The upper two trims also include a sliding front center console; Calligraphy adds heated third-row seating.

Exterior Features for Everyday Access

A long wheelbase and smooth profile give the IONIQ 9 a modern presence, while automatic flush door handles and active front air flaps add functional detail. Standard LED projector headlights, LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights maintain a consistent appearance across the lineup.

Use these measurements when considering a garage or parking area:

• Overall length: 199.2 inches
• Overall width: 78.0 inches
• Overall height: 70.5 inches
• Wheelbase: 123.2 inches
• Alloy wheels: 19 inches on S and SE; 20 inches on SEL; 21 inches on Limited and Calligraphy

A power liftgate with automatic opening and flush roof rails are standard. SEL and higher trims include power-folding mirrors, while Limited and Calligraphy add a panoramic sunroof. Consider room for opening the liftgate and helping passengers in and out, not just whether the SUV fits between the lines.

Compare Range, Power, and Drivetrain

Each IONIQ 9 configuration uses a 110.3-kWh battery and electric power, but output and estimated range vary. Select the drivetrain based on your routes and needs rather than assuming the strongest version is automatically the best fit:

• S with RWD: 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque; EPA-estimated range of 335 miles
• SE and SEL with AWD: 303 horsepower and 446 lb-ft; EPA-estimated range of 320 miles
• Limited and Calligraphy with performance AWD: 422 horsepower and 516 lb-ft; EPA-estimated range of 311 miles

The figures are estimates, not a promise of the same distance on every charge. Temperature, speed, cargo, climate settings, battery condition, and driving style all affect range. Regenerative-braking paddles and Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, and My Mode settings give the driver choices for adjusting the experience.

Towing When Your Plans Call for a Trailer

Properly equipped RWD models can tow up to 3,500 pounds with a braked trailer; AWD models can tow up to 5,000 pounds with a braked trailer. Match the loaded trailer to the selected vehicle’s limits, and account for the effect of towing on range and charging stops.

Make a Charging Plan

The native NACS port is located on the passenger-side rear quarter. Charging from 10% to 80% is estimated at 40 minutes on a compatible NACS V3 Supercharger or 24 minutes on a qualifying 350-kW DC fast charger with a CCS adapter. Using 240-volt, 48-amp Level 2 equipment at 11 kW, the same interval is estimated at nine hours and 40 minutes.

Those numbers describe different equipment and a partial charge. Actual time depends on the charger, temperature, battery condition, and other factors. If home charging is part of the plan, check installation and electrical requirements; if it is not, consider whether available public charging fits your schedule. A heat pump and battery preconditioning are standard.

Information and Entertainment for Shared Trips

The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation sits alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Calligraphy adds a 10-inch head-up display, providing another location for selected driving information.

Five infotainment functions help different drivers settle into the vehicle:

• Navigation: Plan a trip with the built-in system.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®: Connect a compatible iPhone and use supported apps.
• Wireless Android Auto™: Access supported Android apps without a data cable.
• SiriusXM® and HD Radio®: Explore radio programming through the system, with applicable service requirements.
• Over-the-air updates: Receive supported software updates without the same process as a physical installation.

Three front USB-C ports and two ports in each rear row give passengers places to charge devices. Wireless phone charging is standard, and Limited and Calligraphy add Bose® premium audio. Connected functions may require compatible devices, activation, or a subscription.

Support for Changing Roads and Busy Stops

Standard Hyundai SmartSense technology addresses situations ranging from traffic ahead to a vehicle approaching as someone prepares to exit. Consider these features during a walkaround:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Includes car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection with additional junction and lane-change-related functions
• Lane Keeping Assist: Can provide support in certain detected lane-departure situations
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Assists with detected vehicles in adjacent blind-spot areas
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: Provides support for approaching cross traffic when reversing
• Safe Exit Assist: Adds awareness support for traffic approaching as occupants prepare to leave

Highway Driving Assist 2 and radar-based Advanced Rear Occupant Alert are standard. SEL and higher trims add Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor, providing extra perspectives that can be useful when parking this sizable SUV.

Find the IONIQ 9 That Fits Your Routine

Start your comparison with the seventh seat, your regular cargo, and the place you expect to charge. Then take a closer look at the powertrain and comfort features that match those priorities, rather than choosing by trim name alone.

Contact Red McCombs Hyundai to check availability and plan a test drive. Bring the passengers or gear you use most, review your trade-in, and ask the team to explain total price, financing choices, and terms.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

* All fuel economy mpg listings in the content above are EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary.