- The Hyundai Ioniq 7 was spotted during its last stages of development.
- Spy shots of the exterior and the interior reveal production-ready details.
- The three-row electric SUV might debut at the LA Auto Show this November.
Hyundai’s first three-row SUV with an electric powertrain is rumored to debut at the LA Auto Show in November, three years after the ‘SEVEN’ concept was introduced at the same event. A new set of spy shots shows the EV in production-ready form, revealing some intriguing interesting bits. The Hyundai equivalent of the Kia EV9 is expected to adopt the Ioniq 7 name, though some sources hint it could be called the Ioniq 9.
Hyundai began testing prototypes of the Ioniq 7/9 a year ago, with several variations spotted since. The latest reveal includes both exterior and interior shots of what seems to be a nearly finalized pre-production model.
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The production model’s styling remains faithful to the concept, though with some adjustments. Changes include thicker greenhouse pillars, conventional doors and mirrors, smaller wheels, and slightly redesigned bumpers and lighting units. Despite these modifications, the SUV maintains its distinctive split LED headlights and eye-catching taillights around the rear glass.
Inside, the dashboard features a large digital cockpit housed within a single curved panel. We can also see a floating-style center console and plenty of buttons on the steering wheel. Thankfully, Hyundai designers added physical knobs for the climate controls and a line of proper buttons for the audio interface. Finally, the round-shaped interior door handles appear to be shared with the Genesis GV60, although their casing in the Hyundai Ioniq 7 integrates the seating controls.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 7 will be a sibling to the Kia EV9, sharing the longest variant of the Korean group’s E-GMP platform. The Kia offers 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) in its single-motor version and up to 576 hp (430 kW / 585 PS) in the dual-motor model. It features 76.1 kWh and 99.8 kWh battery options, with the larger pack delivering an EPA-estimated range of 304 miles (489 km). A similar range is expected from the Hyundai.
A closer examination of the interior spy shots reveals an odometer reading of 308 miles (496 km) remaining range, with the battery at 95 percent charge. The estimated range varies from a minimum of 204 miles (328 km) to a maximum of 480 miles (773 km). The upper figure is likely influenced by road and traffic conditions and would likely require a light-footed driver with an obsession for efficiency.
Hyundai is expected to unveil the Ioniq 7 before the end of this year, so we wouldn’t be surprised if prototypes start shedding more of their camouflage in the coming months. For those who prefer ICE-powered vehicles, the automaker is reportedly working on a new generation of the similarly-sized Hyundai Palisade, which is expected to arrive in 2025.
