2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9: Electric Space for Tuscaloosa

An Electric SUV for Workdays and Weekends

A vehicle that works for a regular commute may need to do something different on a weekend: carry friends to a gathering, accommodate game-day gear, or make a longer trip with family. The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a three-row electric SUV that gives Tuscaloosa drivers a way to make those plans without a gasoline engine.

At Tuscaloosa Hyundai, explore five trims—S, SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy—and compare the seating, electric range, and equipment that fit your priorities. The right choice depends not just on features, but on how the vehicle and its charging needs fit the household budget and weekly schedule.

Three Rows That Adapt to the Occasion

The IONIQ 9 seats seven in S, SE, and SEL trims, using a sliding second-row bench. Limited and Calligraphy have six seats, with two power captain’s chairs in the middle row. Those chairs add leg rests and one-touch walk-in access, while the bench adds a seat for a larger group.

Passenger dimensions offer a useful starting point:

• First row: 41.4 inches of legroom.
• Second row: 42.8 inches of legroom.
• Third row: 32 inches of legroom in seven-seat models and 31 inches in six-seat models.

If the third row will be used often, try it with the second row adjusted for the people in front of it. A good fit for a short campus pickup may differ from what works for a longer family trip.

Room for Game-Day Gear and Everyday Loads

Cargo capacity changes with the seats you need. These measurements help you plan the passenger-and-gear combination:

• All rows upright: 21.9 cubic feet behind the third row
• Third row folded: 46.7 cubic feet behind the second row
• Both rear rows folded: Up to 86.9 cubic feet behind the front seats

A full group and a large collection of chairs, bags, and other equipment may require a different arrangement than a trip with fewer passengers. Limited and Calligraphy include a power-folding third row to simplify switching between those needs.

Comfort for Warm Alabama Days

Dual automatic temperature control, second-row automatic temperature control, and vents in both rear rows are standard. Whether you are leaving work or returning from an afternoon outdoors, the people in back have climate support as well.

Heated front seats and an eight-way power driver’s seat are standard. S and SE have stain-resistant cloth upholstery; SEL and higher trims use H-Tex™-trimmed seats. Ventilated front seats begin with SEL. Limited and Calligraphy add ventilated second-row seats, and Calligraphy adds heat for the third row.

A Streamlined Shape with Useful Access

The IONIQ 9 combines a three-row body with an aerodynamic profile, automatic flush door handles, and active air flaps in the lower front grille. LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights are standard. Rain-sensing wipers and heated side mirrors add practical equipment for changing conditions.

For campus, workplace, or home parking, consider the vehicle’s dimensions and wheel sizes:

• Length: 199.2 inches.
• Width: 78.0 inches.
• Height: 70.5 inches.
• Wheelbase: 123.2 inches.
• Wheel sizes: 19-inch alloys on S and SE, 20-inch alloys on SEL, and 21-inch alloys on Limited and Calligraphy.

A power liftgate with automatic opening is standard, useful when you return with bags. SEL and higher trims have power-folding mirrors; Limited and Calligraphy include a panoramic sunroof. At a crowded event, allow room to open doors and access the rear, not only to park the SUV itself.

Electric Performance for Local and Regional Travel

All versions use a 110.3-kWh battery, but drivetrain and power change across the lineup. The choice also affects estimated range:

• S rear-wheel drive: 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated 335 miles of range.
• SE and SEL all-wheel drive: 303 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated 320 miles of range.
• Limited and Calligraphy performance all-wheel drive: 422 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, with an estimated 311 miles of range.

Use those estimates to begin a comparison, then consider your own commute, passenger load, and charging options. Actual range varies with temperature, speed, cargo, climate use, battery condition, and other factors.

Selectable Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, and My Mode settings let you adjust the driving character. Regenerative-braking paddles at the steering wheel provide a way to adjust the vehicle’s regeneration settings as you drive.

Taking a Trailer Along

With proper equipment and trailer brakes, the RWD IONIQ 9 is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds; AWD versions are rated up to 5,000 pounds. Check the loaded trailer weight and vehicle-specific limits before towing. Additional load can affect electric range, so include charging in the trip plan.

Understand Charging Before You Choose

A native NACS port sits on the passenger-side rear quarter. For a charge from 10% to 80%, the published estimates are:

• Compatible NACS V3 Supercharger: 40 minutes.
• Qualifying 350-kW DC fast charger with a CCS adapter: 24 minutes.
• 240-volt, 48-amp Level 2 charging at 11 kW: Nine hours and 40 minutes.

These are estimates for a partial charge under specified conditions; charger output, battery temperature, and other factors affect the actual time. A heat pump and battery preconditioning are standard. Before you decide, consider both a dependable routine charging location and the cost and practicality of home installation or public charging.

Technology That Keeps the Day Connected

Every trim includes a 12.3-inch navigation touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Calligraphy adds a 10-inch head-up display, which presents selected driving information in the forward view.

Five standard infotainment functions serve different parts of a typical trip:

• Built-in navigation: Set a destination using the vehicle’s system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay®: Access supported apps from a compatible iPhone
• Wireless Android Auto™: Use compatible Android apps through the touchscreen
• Bluetooth® multiple-device connection: Connect compatible devices for supported functions
• SiriusXM® and HD Radio®: Add radio choices for a commute or a longer drive, subject to applicable service terms

Seven USB-C ports are spread across the three rows, and a wireless phone charger is standard. Limited and Calligraphy upgrade to Bose® premium audio. Bluelink® Remote Charge Access provides connected charging functions, subject to activation and applicable service requirements.

Assistance for the Commute and the Parking Lot

Hyundai SmartSense includes standard features for traffic awareness, lane support, and reversing. Five systems to discuss as you compare the lineup are:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist: Includes car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection plus junction and lane-change-related functions
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Provides assistance related to detected vehicles in adjacent blind-spot areas
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: Offers support when approaching cross traffic is detected while backing up
• Lane Following Assist: Provides lane-positioning assistance under applicable conditions
• Safe Exit Assist: Supports awareness of approaching traffic as passengers prepare to leave

Highway Driving Assist 2 and radar-based Advanced Rear Occupant Alert are standard. SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy add Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor, giving drivers more camera perspectives when maneuvering in a busy lot.

See How the IONIQ 9 Fits Your Plans at Tuscaloosa Hyundai

A test drive can answer questions a specification sheet cannot: how comfortably your passengers reach the third row, whether the cargo area holds your usual equipment, and how the displays work for you. Compare a seven-seat bench model with a six-seat version if both are available.

Contact Tuscaloosa Hyundai to ask about 2027 IONIQ 9 availability and arrange a test drive. Discuss your charging options, then review the full vehicle price, financing terms, and any applicable costs so you can make a decision around your own budget.

Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.

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