2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Makes Canadian Debut in Montreal

The popular IONIQ 5 is getting a big brother, as you may have heard. The all-new 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 was presented to the Canadian press and public for the very first time today at the Montreal International Auto Show, sporting a green finish similar to the SEVEN concept that was shown two years ago.

The three-row electric SUV from South Korea—one of the most anticipated new vehicles in Canada in 2025—will arrive at dealerships this spring.

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“With the incredible success of our Hyundai electric vehicles in Quebec, it just made sense for us to be in Montreal for the national unveiling of the new IONIQ 9, whose arrival represents a new milestone in our transition to an electrified future,” said Steve Flamand, executive director of sales and digital strategy at Hyundai Canada.

We’ve covered the IONIQ 9 following its global debut in Los Angeles back in November. Similar in size to the Kia EV9, but nowhere near as boxy-looking, Hyundai’s newest SUV is unlike anything else on the road and offers a spacious cabin for large families. With the third-row seats folded flat, the trunk can accommodate up to 1,323 litres of luggage, while with all three rows in place the IONIQ 9 offers up to 620 litres of cargo room. Additionally, the front trunk offers a maximum volume of 88 litres on RWD models and 52 litres on AWD models. 

Facing the driver is a panoramic curved display along with a floating dashboard featuring slim air vents and ambient interior lighting. The so-called “Universal Island 2.0” sliding centre console is arranged in a free-standing layout and can be moved by up to 190 mm. It also provides an impressive level of storage.

When it comes to the powertrain, the IONIQ 9’s high-voltage, floor-mounted NCM lithium-ion battery offers 110.3 kWh of system energy. The RWD model is powered by a 160kW rear motor, the AWD alternative features an additional 70kW front motor, while the Performance AWD model boasts 160kW front and rear motors. If you prefer horsepower, that means 215 hp, 303 hp and 422 hp, respectively—not quite as much as the EV9 and EV9 GT.

As for range, the official EPA and NRC ratings are not yet available. However, Hyundai Canada announced today that all three IONIQ 9 configurations will be able to travel at least 500 km on a single charge. Incidentally, the E-GMP platform enables maximum DC power of 235 kW. Under ideal conditions, you could charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes.

For those who need to bring along more than cargo, the vehicle will have a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs or 5,000 lbs depending on the number of motors at work.  

Pricing for the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 will be announced closer to launch this spring. We expect it to start just under $60,000 in base trim.