Hyundai’s largest electric vehicle (EV) yet has been spied testing again, this time draped in a wrap that shows off its body in greater detail. Spy photos posted to Korean website Autospy reveal the new Hyundai SUV undergoing road testing, with key features like its headlights and taillights at least partially exposed for the first time. It’s due here early in 2025.
The vehicle was previously spied in June , when it was captured in the United States sporting black camouflage that concealed most of its identifying features. These latest images show pixelated headlights and taillights, aligning it with other Hyundai models like the Staria and Ioniq 5 as well as the previously revealed Hyundai Seven concept that previewed the new flagship. Overseas reports have indicated the SUV, previously set to be named the Ioniq 7, may instead be dubbed the Ioniq 9.
Doing so would align it with the Kia EV9 with which it’ll share its E-GMP architecture. It will likely be similar in size to the EV9, which measures 5010mm long, 1980mm wide, and 1755mm tall with a 3100mm wheelbase, though the Seven concept had a 3200mm wheelbase. The Ioniq 7/9’s interior was also spied earlier this year , which appears to have some similarities with the new Santa Fe such as the steering wheel, dual-screen setup, and centre console.
Like other new Hyundai models, the gear selector is mounted on the steering column instead of its traditional home on the centre console. It’s unclear what powertrain option.