A few months into my time with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and I’m more convinced than ever of three things: I’ve never once failed to be impressed when I’ve driven the Ioniq 9; Hyundai (and the Kia and Genesis brands that sit underneath the group umbrella) are leaders in tech; long-distance driving in an EV is no longer to be feared.
In recent years, Hyundai has been creeping further upmarket, reminding me of what Volvo did a generation ago. The combination of style, quality and Korean hospitality (especially in Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq models) has been hugely impressive – resulting in the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 becoming World Car Award winners, while it’s this latest Ioniq 9 that really stands out.
