Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Anticipated Vehicles of 2025, highlighting Hyundai's impact in EV innovation and design.

Hyundai IONIQ 9 Recognized Among Newsweek’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles of 2025

Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Anticipated Vehicles of 2025, highlighting Hyundai’s impact in EV innovation and design.

Hyundai’s highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has earned a spot on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Anticipated New Vehicles for 2025, marking a milestone for Hyundai as it continues to lead in EV innovation.

This recognition highlights the IONIQ 9’s expected influence on the market, its design appeal, and the brand’s progressive image. Newsweek’s Auto editors selected winners based on the models’ anticipated market impact, industry relevance, and unique appeal.

Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor North America’s SVP of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, expressed gratitude for the award, viewing it as a promising endorsement of Hyundai’s vision for the IONIQ 9. She described the model as a “no-compromise EV” that delivers bold design, functionality, and the spaciousness families seek.

The IONIQ 9 is built on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and showcases a unique ‘Aerosthetic’ design, focused on optimizing space and energy efficiency.

Early teaser images reveal design details like sleek profile character lines inspired by traditional Korean Hanbok, Hyundai’s distinct Parametric Pixel lighting, and multi-spoke wheels—all adding to the vehicle’s upscale aesthetic.

This is Newsweek Autos’ first year presenting the Most Anticipated New Vehicles awards, a program recognizing innovative models across powertrains, including EVs, hybrids, and gas-powered vehicles.

Hyundai’s continued teasers build excitement for the IONIQ 9’s world debut later this month, where the brand is set to further define the future of three-row electric SUVs.

About Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America provides U.S. consumers with a diverse lineup of technology-forward cars and EVs, aligned with Hyundai Motor Company’s mission of “Progress for Humanity.”

The brand’s robust U.S. presence includes headquarters in California, a production facility in Alabama, the forthcoming Metaplant in Georgia, and various R&D centers, collectively supporting 190,000 jobs and contributing $20.1 billion to the U.S. economy.

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