Hyundai Ioniq 9 confirmed for Australia

Hyundai Ioniq 9 confirmed for Australia: single flagship Calligraphy variant priced from $119,750 plus on-road costs

Hyundai has locked in Australian pricing and specification for its first three-row electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, arriving exclusively in range-topping Calligraphy guise. On sale now from $119,750 before on-road costs, it becomes the most expensive model Hyundai has offered locally, with a fully optioned example pushing beyond $140,000.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia CEO Don Romano framed the launch as a statement of intent: “As our first three-row, all electric SUV, IONIQ 9 is a milestone vehicle, underscoring Hyundai’s EV leadership and our continuing commitment to innovation. IONIQ 9 blends lounge-like space, distinctive aerodynamic design, and an advanced user experience to create a captivating and luxurious family vehicle.”

Pricing and positioning

Variant: Ioniq 9 Calligraphy (single grade)
Price: $119,750 plus on-road costs
Options: six-seat layout (+$2000); digital mirrors (+$3000); premium paint options (+$750-$1000)
Strategy: Hyundai adopts a premium single-spec approach, diverging from Kia’s EV9, which spans three trims ($97,000 to $121,000). EV9 sales reached just 165 units in Australia across the first half of 2025, a data point Hyundai will have noted. By contrast, markets such as Canada offer multiple Ioniq 9 trims from the equivalent of around $67,000.

Powertrain and performance

Drivetrain: dual-motor all-wheel drive (157kW/350Nm front and rear)
System outputs: 314kW and 700Nm
Battery: 110.3kWh
Range: up to 600km (WLTP)
Acceleration: 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds
Approximate kerb weight: 2.7 tonnes

Charging and platform

Architecture: 800V E-GMP
DC fast charging: 10-80% in as little as 24 minutes
Over-the-air updates: included
Connected services: five-year Bluelink Connected Car subscription

Chassis and ride

Dimensions: approximately 5.0m long; 3130mm wheelbase
Suspension: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear
Self-levelling damper system: standard for consistent ride height

Cabin, seating and practicality

Seating: seven seats standard; optional six-seat configuration with sliding ‘universal island’ centre console and powered second-row relaxation seats (+$2000)
Front seats: relaxation function
Heating and ventilation: standard in first and second rows
Third row: power-fold and recline
Cargo: 308 litres with all three rows up; 908 litres with third row folded; additional frunk storage

Technology and infotainment

Displays: integrated 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment screen
Features: Nappa leather, power panorama sunroof, column shifter, active noise cancellation
New-to-Hyundai tech: Digital Key 2; Google Places Search with text-based destination queries (e.g. “restaurants near me”)

Safety

Airbags: 10
Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance: includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), Lane Following Assist 2, and Smart Cruise Control 2, among others

Design and colours

Exterior: aerodynamic profile with Parametric Pixel headlights and 21-inch alloy wheels
Colours: 10 exterior options (some at $750-$1000)
Interior: multiple colour and trim combinations

Key numbers at a glance

Price: from $119,750 plus on-road costs
Power/torque: 314kW/700Nm
Battery/range: 110.3kWh; up to 600km WLTP
0-100km/h: 5.2 seconds
Charging: 10-80% DC in as little as 24 minutes
Seating: 7-seat standard; 6-seat optional
Cargo: 308L (all rows up) / 908L (third row folded) + frunk

Conclusion

Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 arrives in Australia with a clear premium brief: one highly specified, luxury-focused Calligraphy variant aimed at families willing to pay for space, refinement and cutting-edge tech. With dual-motor performance, an 800V architecture for rapid charging, and a feature-rich cabin, the Ioniq 9 pushes Hyundai into new territory as its most expensive local model to date. The single-trim strategy stands apart from Kia’s broader EV9 line-up and signals Hyundai’s intent to court buyers at the upper end of the mainstream EV SUV market.

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