There’s an old saying that good things come in small packages, which is often true. But the same can apply at the other end of the scale. In the case of the Ioniq 9, it isn’t just large – it’s huge, at over five metres long and nearly two metres wide. And yes, it’s very good.

Striking design and road presence

Bristling with technology and LED light arrays, it has serious road presence and delivers excellent performance. This range-topping Calligraphy model is a full seven-seater (or a six-seater in this configuration), it competes with the likes of the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Range Rover, and Kia EV9.

The design cleverly combines the boxy shape needed for a practical people-carrier with a swooping bonnet and roofline for better aerodynamics. The active air flap (AAF) contributes to a low

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