Hyundai’s most expensive vehicle yet in Australia is now on sale. The Hyundai Ioniq 9, a flagship three-row electric SUV, is coming here only in top-spec Calligraphy trim and wearing a price tag of $119,750 before on-road costs. The seven-seat EV is available now and the only options are digital exterior mirrors and a six-seat configuration. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 price and specs The Ioniq 9 is the first Hyundai vehicle in Australia with Digital Key 2.0, a smartphone-based key that can be used to lock, unlock and start the vehicle using near-field communication and ultra-wideband technology. This feature doesn’t require a mobile network signal and, depending on the smartphone type, will continue to function even if a user’s smartphone battery is flat. Users can also share digital access to the vehicle with up to 15 devices. Also debuting in the Ioniq 9 is Google Places Search, allowing users to use text search to find places using a specific text string – for example, “restaurants near me”. The Ioniq 9 rides Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, a dedicated architecture for electric vehicles (EVs). This also underpins the similarly sized Kia EV9, which is the Ioniq 9’s most direct rival. The EV9 is available in three variants, though the flagship GT-Line – most comparable to the Ioniq 9 – is priced at $121,000 before on-road costs. The Ioniq 9 is the priciest Hyundai yet, surpassing even the Ioniq 5 N high-performance electric SUV, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs. Pricing Drivetrains and Efficiency The Ioniq 9 is being offered here only in dual-motor all-wheel drive guise, with a pair of 157kW/350Nm electric motors. It rides on MacPherson strut front and five-link rear suspension, with a self-levelling damper system to help reduce sag when loaded with heavy cargo. Hyundai claims it takes as little as 24 minutes to charge the Ioniq 9 from 10 to 80 per cent using a 350kW DC fast-charger. Dimensions While it rides on a different platform and has a longer wheelbase, the Ioniq 9 has an almost identical footprint to the upcoming second-generation Palisade large SUV. Servicing and Warranty The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty. Under Hyundai’s Lifetime Service Plan capped-price servicing scheme, the Ioniq 9 requires a service at 24 months/30,000km which costs $660, and then one at 48 months or 60,000km which costs $685. Safety The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes: 10 airbagsAdaptive cruise controlNavigation-based cruiseAutonomous emergency brakingJunction turning/crossingLane-change oncoming and sideEvasive steering assistBlind-spot assistBlind Spot View MonitorDriver attention warningHighway Driving Assist 2 (combines adaptive cruise, lane centring)Intelligent speed limit assistLane Following Assist (lane centring)Lane-keep assistRear cross-traffic assistSafe Exit AssistRear occupant alert (sensor-based)Surround-view camera with 3D viewFront and rear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoring Standard Equipment There’s just one Ioniq 9 trim level offered in Australia – the top-spec Calligraphy. Standard equipment includes: 21-inch alloy wheelsTyre mobility kitRemote Smart Parking Assist Heat pumpLED headlights with Intelligent Front Lighting SystemAutomatic high-beamPanoramic sunroofHands-free power tailgateDigital Key 2Proximity entry with push-button startHeated, power-folding exterior mirrorsRear privacy glass14-speaker Bose sound systemWireless phone charging12.3-inch digital instrument clusterHead-up display12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemSatellite navigation with Google Places Search integrationOver-the-air updatesNappa leather upholsteryPremium Relaxation front seats16-way power adjustmentHeatingVentilation4-way lumbar support‘Ergo motion’ driver’s seatMemory for driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, steering wheelSecond-row 60:40 benchHeated and ventilatedSlidingRecliningFoldingPush-button foldingPush-button tilting (right-hand side only)Centre armrest with cupholdersPower-folding, reclining third-row benchPower-folding third-row headrestsDigital rear-view mirrorElectrochromic rear-view mirrorTri-zone climate controlSuede headlinerLeather-wrapped steering wheelPower tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment with memory Also included is a complimentary five-year subscription to Hyundai Bluelink connected car services. This is transferrable to subsequent owners within the five-year period, and includes features such as: Emergency call (SOS) functionAutomatic collision notificationVoice recognition for location lookup, vehicle controlsLive traffic, weather informationGeo-fencing, valet, speed and time alertsRemote control of vehicle functions including locks, climate controlRemote viewing of vehicle status Options Digital exterior mirrors are a $3000 option. A six-seat configuration is available for an extra $2000, replacing the second-row three-seat bench and bringing: Second-row ‘premium relaxation’ seatsSliding centre consolePowered third-row walk-in switchOne-touch folding and unfolding second-row seats (from cargo area) Colours Metallic and pearl exterior paint finishes cost an extra $750. These comprise: Nocturne Grey metallicCeladon Grey metallicSerenity White pearlAbyss Black pearlIonosphere Green pearlBiophilic Blue pearlSunset Brown pearl Matte paint is a $1000 option. The following matte finishes are available: Nocturne GreyCeladon GreyGravity Gold