Hyundai has been noticed testing a prototype for the manufacturing model of the Seven electrical SUV idea proven on the 2021 Los Angeles auto present.
Beforehand considered known as an Ioniq 7, the brand new three-row SUV is now anticipated to hold the Ioniq 9 title into manufacturing.
Hyundai in July confirmed the debut for later this 12 months. It can arrive as a 2025 mannequin within the U.S.
The design of the manufacturing model has been toned down considerably in comparison with the Seven idea, although the identical swept roofline stays, as does the just about vertical tailgate. Standard spherical wheel arches characteristic on the manufacturing model as an alternative of the idea’s sq. design, albeit with square-shaped wheel-arch cladding. Standard rear doorways have additionally changed the idea’s rear-opening coach-style doorways.
Hyundai Seven idea – 2021 Los Angeles Auto Present
Though the automobile can be comparable in measurement to midsize SUVs, together with Hyundai’s personal Palisade which is getting a redesign for 2026, packaging benefits of the EV platform imply cabin house ought to be nearer to a full-size providing. The Seven idea had an extended 126.0-inch wheelbase, although the manufacturing model’s wheelbase seems to be barely shorter.
The Ioniq 9 can be an in depth relative of the boxy 2024 Kia EV9 launched final 12 months. Genesis can also be testing an electrical GV90, which can even be associated to the Ioniq 9 and EV9. The lately revealed Genesis Neolun idea could also be a preview of the GV90’s styling.
Hyundai hasn’t confirmed any powertrain specs for the manufacturing model of the Seven idea, although the numbers will seemingly match these of the EV9. The EV9 is obtainable as commonplace with a 76.1-kwh battery and rear-wheel drive. Above this can be a 99.8-kwh battery that’s accessible with both rear- or all-wheel drive. The best vary comes with the 99.8-kwh battery and rear-wheel drive, and is estimated by the EPA at 304 miles. A high-performance EV9 GT can also be within the works.
Hyundai is engaged on near a dozen EVs for the rest of the last decade. Many of those can be based mostly on a next-generation EV platform with standardized batteries and motors.