Hyundai Motor’s electric SUV Ioniq 9. Hyundai Motor
Hyundai Motor said its electric sport utility vehicle (SUV), the Ioniq 9, proved its product competitiveness by beating Volvo’s comparable rival model in an evaluation by Auto Motor und Sport, a leading German automotive magazine.
According to the industry on the 4th, Auto Motor und Sport recently released the results of a comparison test between the Ioniq 9 and the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor AWD. The Ioniq 9 scored a total of 572 points, edging out the EX90 Twin Motor AWD (555 points) by 17 points. The evaluation focused on seven categories: body, safety, comfort, powertrain, driving performance, eco-friendliness, and economy.
Regarding the Ioniq 9’s body, Auto Motor und Sport praised it as “a multi-purpose luxury SUV that can comfortably transport six passengers.” It also gave high marks to the ability to quickly fold the third-row seats using electronic switches and to operate the second-row seat leg rests electrically.
In the powertrain category, the magazine assessed that the vehicle has powerful performance, reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just five seconds. It also highlighted the Ioniq 9’s ample cargo space of up to 2,494 liters.
A Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) official said, “The Ioniq 9 was recognized for its excellent technological capabilities and product competitiveness in a comparison test by a renowned German magazine,” adding, “We will do our best to deliver a world-class electrification experience.”