Not a big fan of Hyundai, but I do appreciate them for pushing the boundaries of car design for the past 5ish years. No other mainstream car brands really do imo
I’d like to know who’s gonna be buying all of these $60- $70,000 electric vehicles? I’ll still take a Tesla over any of these for half the price. More range and faster.
@@jhansen6180 A Smaller Tesla Model Y from ~€50k, or a comparable Tesla Model X from ~€100k. Don't think the pricing is absurd at all, it's great pricing. This Hyundai is packed with tech, very comfortable, spacious, they're proven to build reliable vehicles, give a great warranty period... It comes all down to personal preferences, and from mine I'd never buy a Tesla since I think they're overpriced for what you get. Speed doesn't matter to me.
@@jhansen6180 Yeah I’m not sure if I’d buy in this state, but lease deals these days, when they’re good, are pretty insane. Unfortunately I would never own a Tesla now for a variety of reasons lol.
As someone with a KIA EV9 GT-LINE, I see so much of the same tech/features in this. Which is a great thing! Hyundai/Kia is doing the best of both worlds with this car.
@matchedplayr I'm a test track driver in quality control at Kia and the EV9 Gt Line is a very nice and nicely equipped vehicle. This Hyundai and the EV9 share the same tech. Hope you are enjoying your EV9. 🙂
That's exactly what it is; its the same deal with cars being made to look like SUVs. Technically, most SUVs on the road are just cars with a raised roof, but the market is generally shouting, "we want to sit up higher but still somehow squeeze out 30mpg AND we want the ride to be super soft and compliant and also anything over $30k is TOO expensive." For all the annoying parts of the car market, auto manufacturers are doing a good job staying on top of customer demands. What that means for the actual direction of the industry, well... that's up to interpretation.
Parents had a v70 growing up. Actually genuinely want to buy one of these. Mixes what living in the 2000s felt like in the moment (2005 xc90, hummer h2) and combines it with y2k motifs just, perfectly, I am the target audience
I love the "Lead vehicle departure alert" feature! Great idea. In WA state, everyone seems to be glued to their cell phones. Even when driving. Now all we need is a "Don't stop at a roundabout when no vehicles are approaching" alert!!!
I have this feature in my 2022 Kia EV6 ..great feature. I have many of the features on this car and have used them extensively. The power generator feature is incredible and can power half my house for 5 -7 days. I had it running my TVs internet, small appliances, fridge, and floor standing AC after a major hurricane here in SWFL.
Honestly, not even mad, imo Volvo makes the same car for a long time but at the same time they’re so well designed it’s passable. I’m not even mad that Hyundai took a styling inspiration from them. Honestly as Doug once said in his podcast, Hyundai is and should be going for wild designs, they’ve got all to win and not much to lose. Hyundai is really pushing the envelope and them not being the center of attention is paying off…. Again, imo
Visually, Hyundai and Kia might have the best looking lineups on the market. They're striking, somehow unique, while also not being too controversial. Good balance imo.
And its the reason that these won't age well. Hyundais have a special way of looking dated faster than most other manufacturers. But they move designs so quickly that I don't think it matters to them.
I was lucky enough to be able to see a very early test mule version of this car way back in January of this year! I knew it was a Kia/Hyundai EV from the noise it was making and at the time I guessed it could be an EV version of the Santa Fe (This was before the current Santa Fe was launched) and so when this thing was announced I went back to my photos of that test mule to compare. Sure enough, they matched up! Ive never seen a test mule before and I was thrilled to have finally seen one!
I watch Doug's Hyundai Group video just to see him get excited for Sounds of Nature. I have a GV70 and I never thought I'd use the Sounds of Nature. I was wrong. It's awesome
Thank you for continuing to say "USB-C ports". I've seen quite a few reviewers of other vehicles (campers, trailers, etc.) call them "US-C" ports to distinguish them from regular USB ports. Thank you for not being lazy.
I am a test track driver in quality control for Kia. The Kia EV9 and this Hyundai share a lot of the same tech. I love the fact that Doug likes the "sounds of nature" feature. When taking a vehicle through the roll and brake booth, I always have "sounds of nature" playing and the song, "On A Sailing Ship" playing. 😂
24:45 I think that would have to mean V2G/V2H. All of their E-GMP cars already have 15A V2L (with an adapter). Basically, this means the Ioniq 9 can power your home automatically with the proper equipment in the event of a power outage by simply being plugged into the charger, whereas with my Ioniq 5 I have to plug in a separate adapter and run extension cords to whatever I want to supply.
@@orangustang7253 Thank you, I was confused by this as I use the V2L feature on my Ioniq 5 all the time. This makes a lot more sense. Pretty cool feature!
Doug! I have been busy in life so I haven’t been keeping up with your channel. I saw this car release on social media, and I just knew that you would have made a video about it! Glad to be back
The rear end gives off Cadillac Escalade vibes albeit more affordable. And also this car looks soo futuristic and gives off cyberpunk vibes honestly Hyundai cooked soo hard on this and I cannot wait for it to come to the UK 😍😍😍
just wanted to chime in and say most if not all the features that has Doug raving about this vehicle are also included in something like the ioniq 5 which has been out for over 3 years at this point.
The Cadillac ct6 is a sweet ride , for some reason they only sell them in china, I’m pretty sure the American people incl myself are to blame, we need to compensate by buying these stupidly overpriced suvs.
First reaction…. A very stylish hearse! Other than that, Hyundai did come a veeeeery long way, since my first car at 18, ‘93 Excel🤦🏻♂️. Some experience…😀
Perfect timing, my Wrangler 4xe lease ends next year, I'll be getting this car for family trips. I was considering an R1S but after watching a video where most body shops were asking for 40k+ to fix the rear quarter panel turned me off instantly.
The issue with the EV millage ratings is they are misleading. Sure, it can get 300+ miles on paper, but how many miles does it get with 6 passengers, with luggage in 40°F - 0°F temperatures in mixed city/highway driving.
For the RWD version, EPA range is estimated 335 miles. I would guess something around 250-270 for mixed driving in the conditions you describe for that one, probably around 250 for an AWD version. At higher temps, the RWD version would probably be able to do its 335 miles in mixed driving easily. EPA range tends to be quite accurate unless you go on pure highway driving. Though some EVs have still been able to get quite close to their EPA rating at highway speeds, especially GM's Ultium vehicles.
@@MarshMellow-sh1ol there is not a single serious test out there where an EV rated for 300+ miles EPA won't be able to do even 100 miles at highway speeds. At worst it will be in the lower 200s, but more realistically between 230-260.
Not a big fan of Hyundai, but I do appreciate them for pushing the boundaries of car design for the past 5ish years. No other mainstream car brands really do imo
Yes, they are not hesitant to experiment with novel designs, even though some of them may not be aesthetically pleasing, such as the Santa Fe.
Exactly this. I'm just glad to see something different on the road.
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Bmw definitely does but everybody bullies them for it 😂
Destroying the competition wow
2025 has not started and Doug has 2026 model. Amazing
Its ridiculous is what it is
@@SwedeReact on sale next year
Doug the type of guy to be 2 steps ahead
He is 2 steps ahead.
He is 2 YEARS ahead
The back looks like a early 2000s volvo.
Exactly! The rear looks like a 2000's V70.
Which i like😊
You've got a problem with Volvos? Or was that meant as a compliment? I'ld prefer owning or driving a Volvo. Simply my preference...
@earlburns4431 no problem with Volvos I've owned 3. Just commenting that it looks like a Volvo.
Also an old school Lincoln Navigator 😂
I love how Hyundai has fully leaned into the cyberpunk aesthetic, and they're absolutely nailing it!
The front of Ioniq 9 also resembled MR2 GT-S.
how expensive would a headlight repair be?
I’d like to know who’s gonna be buying all of these $60- $70,000 electric vehicles? I’ll still take a Tesla over any of these for half the price. More range and faster.
@@jhansen6180 A Smaller Tesla Model Y from ~€50k, or a comparable Tesla Model X from ~€100k. Don't think the pricing is absurd at all, it's great pricing. This Hyundai is packed with tech, very comfortable, spacious, they're proven to build reliable vehicles, give a great warranty period... It comes all down to personal preferences, and from mine I'd never buy a Tesla since I think they're overpriced for what you get. Speed doesn't matter to me.
@@jhansen6180 Yeah I’m not sure if I’d buy in this state, but lease deals these days, when they’re good, are pretty insane. Unfortunately I would never own a Tesla now for a variety of reasons lol.
It's funny to see the jealousy and aggressive comments from various car dealers.
Honestly though, this is the the most disappointing Hyundai design in the past couple years.
@@tinnyty Toyota dealers, stop being jealous and look at reality. Everyone says they are beautiful, but Toyota dealers are different. 😊
plus chinese
this is the ugliest motorized monstrosity i have ever seen
@@Bluemon-u6p Why do you think I work for Toyota? lmao
I didn't even know this was revealed
It was concerted everywhere to reveal like 5 mins ago.
It's 2026😂@@packardcaribien
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Same!
Literally. Like this came out of no where lol
Everyone: A 3 row SUV
Me, an 80s kid: That's a Minivan with a worse door.
to me as a european this really is just a minivan that they called an SUV, if only car segments were actually enforced
😁
I don't think there is a single 3 row suv that has the interior space of a siena
I know a Ford Flex when I see one
😂
The four pixels lighting up has given me flashbacks to the Wii remotes.
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Oh my your right
So they dropped the ball not showing which player you are.
As someone with a KIA EV9 GT-LINE, I see so much of the same tech/features in this. Which is a great thing! Hyundai/Kia is doing the best of both worlds with this car.
@matchedplayr I'm a test track driver in quality control at Kia and the EV9 Gt Line is a very nice and nicely equipped vehicle. This Hyundai and the EV9 share the same tech. Hope you are enjoying your EV9. 🙂
this car with the kia ev9 are the perfect example when they design a Van but change it into an Suv because they sell better.
My first thought was damn that’s a nice van!
That's exactly what it is; its the same deal with cars being made to look like SUVs. Technically, most SUVs on the road are just cars with a raised roof, but the market is generally shouting, "we want to sit up higher but still somehow squeeze out 30mpg AND we want the ride to be super soft and compliant and also anything over $30k is TOO expensive." For all the annoying parts of the car market, auto manufacturers are doing a good job staying on top of customer demands. What that means for the actual direction of the industry, well... that's up to interpretation.
Parents had a v70 growing up. Actually genuinely want to buy one of these. Mixes what living in the 2000s felt like in the moment (2005 xc90, hummer h2) and combines it with y2k motifs just, perfectly, I am the target audience
this has such a 2000s concept car vibe, its amazing.
Looks like the OG tron bike
I agree, I felt the same. It looks like something that could have come out in 2008.
I think it’s the color
Like the 2003 HSR CONCEPT II?
@ I was mostly thinking of the GMC graphite concept, but that also resembles it too!
Doug with a beard is really the quirk we didn't expect
And repeating this same stupid and painfully obvious observation provides you what???? Grow up
just in type for dougcember
dang who stole your hyundai? The kia boys?
Is it a quirk or a feature?
@@tenkarabadger5244great point. It’s a feature!
OH MY GOD HE ADDED SOUND PROOFING TO HIS ECHO LAIR
I love the "Lead vehicle departure alert" feature! Great idea. In WA state, everyone seems to be glued to their cell phones. Even when driving. Now all we need is a "Don't stop at a roundabout when no vehicles are approaching" alert!!!
How about the don't stop IN the roundabout sensor 😂
The glued to their cell phones while driving is so real. 💀
I have this feature in my 2022 Kia EV6 ..great feature. I have many of the features on this car and have used them extensively. The power generator feature is incredible and can power half my house for 5 -7 days. I had it running my TVs internet, small appliances, fridge, and floor standing AC after a major hurricane here in SWFL.
@@yellowwinner1exactly. Many actually sometimes used that as a turning sensor.😅
That key is the most Y2K thing I've ever seen. Honestly all the new cars kind of have that Y2K feel of the concepts we saw between 1999 and 2003
Yeah, you're right! Weird.
Frutiger Aero in vehicle form
And any EV having a start/stop button, or key fob required is kinda 1999 yet. So odd while everything else is so current and forward thinking
Absolutely. Looks like a toy recorder. Just plain ugly. Very fitting with this vehicle z
@@Techjunkiero Way better then what we had for last decade of just blobs
What a great review dude. These little quirks and features are always so great to watch. Your attention to detail is always appreciated.
Ioniq 9 for me is a 8.8/10 score for FUTURE SUV model.
Welcome back, Volvo XC70.
Im so glad im not the only one that notied lmao
First thing I noticed! If only they hadn't done the stupid squatback design...
dude this is the first thing I thought, I can't stop seeing it.
oh yeah the tail lights definitely remind me of old volvo wagons
Honestly, not even mad, imo Volvo makes the same car for a long time but at the same time they’re so well designed it’s passable. I’m not even mad that Hyundai took a styling inspiration from them. Honestly as Doug once said in his podcast, Hyundai is and should be going for wild designs, they’ve got all to win and not much to lose. Hyundai is really pushing the envelope and them not being the center of attention is paying off…. Again, imo
Visually, Hyundai and Kia might have the best looking lineups on the market. They're striking, somehow unique, while also not being too controversial. Good balance imo.
Okay, Stevie Wonder.
Kia yes but hyundai a big NO. They suk very hard at designing a car.
4:57 wow look like a Volvo wagon
Or an old escalade
YEAHHHH
interesting 8pm upload
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6pm where I’m at
It’s an embargo drop, search Hyundai Ioniq 9 and filter by upload date and all of the videos would’ve dropped a minute ago
8am on a Thursday over here 😂
Probably just in time for west coast
I appreciate the acoustic paneling on the walls to keep the echo down. Really goes a long way!
This vehicle went into the future just to look like the past
Yeah something about it is uncomfortable Lool
And its the reason that these won't age well. Hyundais have a special way of looking dated faster than most other manufacturers. But they move designs so quickly that I don't think it matters to them.
@@joelcruz9415 tho i dont think they age faster, but thats still a pretty accurate description of where hyundai has been for the past 5 yrs or so.
They have a lot of money for that, just the money they earn from manufacturing and selling ships is enough for everything 😂@@joelcruz9415
I was lucky enough to be able to see a very early test mule version of this car way back in January of this year! I knew it was a Kia/Hyundai EV from the noise it was making and at the time I guessed it could be an EV version of the Santa Fe (This was before the current Santa Fe was launched) and so when this thing was announced I went back to my photos of that test mule to compare. Sure enough, they matched up! Ive never seen a test mule before and I was thrilled to have finally seen one!
I watch Doug's Hyundai Group video just to see him get excited for Sounds of Nature. I have a GV70 and I never thought I'd use the Sounds of Nature. I was wrong. It's awesome
Doug is the type of guy to break his video release schedule with an electric 3 row SUV
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Much better sound without the echo from your new location, thanks for improving this, Doug!
It sounds weird to me. Its almost like it's digitally deadened. His voice sounds gurgled when using a nice pair of headphones.
It’s not even thanksgiving 2024 and we’re already getting vehicles from 2026?
Yup 😂 try selling cars for a living I legit forget what year it is lol
that's always been the case for preproduction cars in the past
the future is now old man!!!
Koreans don't mess around man
Lol it's only an American thing. In the rest of the world we just call it the year it comes out.
Thanks for your service Doug
Hyundai has been crushing it lately with their designs.
This thing can double as a hearse with no modifications
I thought the same lol, need a black one and some courtains in the back and we're ready to roll...
Yeah why does it look like a hearse ?
Clearly you've never seen the Acura ZDX.
I thought the same lol
The rear is terrible!
hyundai really pushed that "futuristic 2030" design with the ionic line, makes them look distinct
5:04 - it looks like when someone with a 2010 Chevy suburban puts the new Cadillac Escalade lights on
Chevy Suburban SUV has 5 bhp more than the Ioniq 9.
I live in 35k people town in Croatia and somehow we have 2 Tahoe's/Suburban's with Escalade rear lights
not a big Hyundai fan as well here , but this is somewhat cool
Classic Doug review! I absolutely love it! Keep it up Doug!
the rear / taillights remind my of a Volvo V70
Naw! They remind me of the Cadillac Escalade.
Thank you for continuing to say "USB-C ports". I've seen quite a few reviewers of other vehicles (campers, trailers, etc.) call them "US-C" ports to distinguish them from regular USB ports. Thank you for not being lazy.
I REALLY hope that they're doing that accidentally and don't think it's USC because it's the next version of USB
God I hope that doesn't catch on because it's sooooo stupid.
What and the older ones they call USA ports or what? 😂
Both usb c and the other are usb ports. Bit the latter is technically called usb - a
The rear is giving 2020 Escalade and 90s Volvo wagon vibes 😎
I am a test track driver in quality control for Kia. The Kia EV9 and this Hyundai share a lot of the same tech. I love the fact that Doug likes the "sounds of nature" feature. When taking a vehicle through the roll and brake booth, I always have "sounds of nature" playing and the song, "On A Sailing Ship" playing. 😂
Wow it looks amazing in natural light😮
The United States is a type of country that considers that thing as mid-size.
@@7subaru897 yeah. Compared to the Yukon XL and Tahoe and etc., it is.
24:45 I think that would have to mean V2G/V2H. All of their E-GMP cars already have 15A V2L (with an adapter). Basically, this means the Ioniq 9 can power your home automatically with the proper equipment in the event of a power outage by simply being plugged into the charger, whereas with my Ioniq 5 I have to plug in a separate adapter and run extension cords to whatever I want to supply.
@@orangustang7253 Thank you, I was confused by this as I use the V2L feature on my Ioniq 5 all the time. This makes a lot more sense. Pretty cool feature!
They actually have 2 ports one in my back seat in my. EV6 and another using the charging port. It has more than 15A combined more like 20-30 Amps
I love that pixel theme in the lighting that they've been doing on these new EV models. And super unique camping features! Really cool
Doug! I have been busy in life so I haven’t been keeping up with your channel. I saw this car release on social media, and I just knew that you would have made a video about it! Glad to be back
Woah! Nice beard!
Not a big fan of this brand , BUT THIS ONE IS AMAZING 😍
The body lines remind me a bit of the Isuzu Axiom. kind of shows how ahead of its time that car was
Looks good. It's got hints of that N74 thing. Heinous is the current Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
They're both ugly.
Star Trek Next Generation shuttle craft vibes!
Doug looks like a Top G with the beard. Sophistication. Elegance. Formidable wisdom. Hi homie.
i appreciate the fact that the indicators are seperate from the tail and brake lights
The rear 3/4 view looks like a Volvo wagon and you can't change my mind
I love volvo, and so many does....
doug would so buy this for the roadtrips
Idk how I feel about the look. But this pretty cool. Hyundai the only brand out there coming out with interesting cars.
The rear end gives off Cadillac Escalade vibes albeit more affordable. And also this car looks soo futuristic and gives off cyberpunk vibes honestly Hyundai cooked soo hard on this and I cannot wait for it to come to the UK 😍😍😍
camping features are awesome. every EV should have a direct socket to the big battery and the rear climate only is a great feature too
Nt the biggest fan of the design but i love that hyundai has been taking risks and really making their cars unique
I don't care for their designs, but they definitely stand out.
It’s a box with a crappy light bar.
So are lifted pickup trucks
just wanted to chime in and say most if not all the features that has Doug raving about this vehicle are also included in something like the ioniq 5 which has been out for over 3 years at this point.
Anyone else find these lightbar front lights a pain in the rearview! When driving.
They drive ne nuts that & delivery mopeds everywhere.
I really like how this thing looks. It kinda has an early 2000s vibe which I’m into.
i love it, for some reason the back reminds me of my fathers old volvo v70, but bigger... and for that- i love it.
Imagine if sedans were back in fashion, the amount of design details/efforts going into these SUV's is *wasted.*
SUV's are obnoxious and stupid. Sedans are way better.
@@Sh4dowgale agreed
Hyundai Grandeur.
We are not the primary car market, there are gorgeous ones out there
Sedans are out of fashion? Somebody better tell Buick Cadillac, Jaquar, BMW, Mercedes and Alfa-Romeo.
The Cadillac ct6 is a sweet ride , for some reason they only sell them in china, I’m pretty sure the American people incl myself are to blame, we need to compensate by buying these stupidly overpriced suvs.
I’m excited to see this on the roads when it’s available to buy!
The key fob looks like a Tamagotchi 😂
Very cool. Props to Hyundai for being unique and different. Some very useable features..
3:10 I’m not ocd, but the frunk being the rear button and the tailgate being the front button on this remote would drive me bonkers
better key than most super cars
Doug growing out the beard! It’s outdoorsman Demuro
Repeating this same painfully obvious statement provides you what? Grow up
@ Ok, just a fun and positive observation. Maybe calm down there dude.
Wow you even beat the reveal
Wow, they must have test-driven it in a time machine! I hope they also reviewed the 2030 flying version while they were at it.😅😅
The styling reminds me of the Isuzu Axiom from 2002, but with the sharp edges smoothed out.
I love our ioniq 5 and I have to say… that is something
Reminds me of the volvo v70 in the rear
Had no idea they were even making this.
and anyone should know this why?
I love this. Wrap it in gloss black w/ gold trim/embelems
First reaction….
A very stylish hearse!
Other than that, Hyundai did come a veeeeery long way, since my first car at 18, ‘93 Excel🤦🏻♂️. Some experience…😀
THIS is the 2026 Isuzu Axiom!
4:35 sir that is a VOLVO Wagon
Those rearlights are basically a V70 :)
Wow!! I actually really like that design! Those turbine looking wheels look so freaking awesome!!
The turbines around the Ioniq 9 should've been placed on the sides.
I have literally been through the camping tailgate situation with my KIA Sorento. What a great idea!
I just love the Toyota Century style wheels and the early 2000’s Volvo back ♥️
Hyundai has been really impressive in recent years, hope their new fleets are reliable!
Can't wait to start seeing this at my dealership
Can’t wait to see how these break early on
Perfect timing, my Wrangler 4xe lease ends next year, I'll be getting this car for family trips.
I was considering an R1S but after watching a video where most body shops were asking for 40k+ to fix the rear quarter panel turned me off instantly.
I love that Hyundai is building a nice looking Volvo suv near me in Savannah, GA ❤
The BMW Alpina wheels are a nice touch!
The doug beard is zinging no lie
Doug the type of guy to mix up his upload time with 7pm instead of 7am
@@ImpendingDisaster26 the review embargo lifted at that 8 pm est
The issue with the EV millage ratings is they are misleading.
Sure, it can get 300+ miles on paper, but how many miles does it get with 6 passengers, with luggage in 40°F - 0°F temperatures in mixed city/highway driving.
For real it will not do a 100 mile in high speed these vehicles is for the city stop and go doing less than 30 miles an hour
For the RWD version, EPA range is estimated 335 miles.
I would guess something around 250-270 for mixed driving in the conditions you describe for that one, probably around 250 for an AWD version. At higher temps, the RWD version would probably be able to do its 335 miles in mixed driving easily.
EPA range tends to be quite accurate unless you go on pure highway driving. Though some EVs have still been able to get quite close to their EPA rating at highway speeds, especially GM's Ultium vehicles.
@@MarshMellow-sh1ol there is not a single serious test out there where an EV rated for 300+ miles EPA won't be able to do even 100 miles at highway speeds. At worst it will be in the lower 200s, but more realistically between 230-260.
@@Saddex ok cool
I absolutely adore my Ioniq 5 🙌
Doug are you participating in Movember?!?!? Keep it going, wahoo!
Great review, looking forward to seeing the production review.
Thanks Doug! I discovered today that I am not ugly... I'm only "distinctly styled"!
4:10 Doug wardrobe reveal
It’s a minivan.
9:48 those pixels on the NFC pad in particular are to collect dirt 👍
Fascinating. The technology is overwhelming. Now if we could only get Doug to come out of his shell a little...
I can't be the only one thinking the back design is highly inspired by old Volvo models right?
Did you happen to read any of the other comments before posting this?
This thing in black would look so much like a hearse
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Love the beard, Doug keep it up!
Great review and loving' the stubble beard coming in Doug. Looks a lot better than being clean shaved.