The future of family SUVs is electric: Hyundai IONIQ 9 wins Top Gear award

The Hyundai IONIQ 9 has just won one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive sector: the title of Best 7-seater Electric SUV at TopGear's Electric Awards 2025. The honour confirms the brand's commitment to electric mobility and reinforces the IONIQ 9's position as a benchmark in the family SUV segment.

This new 100 per cent electric model stands out for its elegant design, spacious interior and intelligent technology. TopGear emphasises the combination of modern aesthetics with practical features as determining factors for victory. The IONIQ 9 takes a more subtle approach to exterior styling, but without compromising on visual impact. Inside, it offers a premium environment with a focus on comfort and versatility.

With capacity for seven occupants, the IONIQ 9 offers up to 1,323 litres of luggage space with the last row folded and 620 litres with all rows in use. The cabin has been designed as an authentic living room on wheels, with innovative seating solutions and a feeling of spaciousness that is unusual in this segment.

The European version will be equipped with a 110.3 kWh long-life battery, guaranteeing an estimated range of up to 620 kilometres (WLTP). It also offers ultra-fast charging with 800V technology and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, making it possible to power external equipment directly from the car.

The driving experience promises to be as refined as it is efficient. The suspension system - developed specifically for electric vehicles - combines comfort and stability, thanks to the multi-link axle configuration and self-levelling shock absorbers.

The launch of the Hyundai IONIQ 9 in Portugal is planned for the near future, with more information on versions and prices to be released in the coming months.

According to Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai in the UK, ‘the enthusiasm surrounding the IONIQ 9 is palpable and this award from Top Gear only reinforces our confidence that this will be a model that will be highly sought after by consumers’.

This recognition confirms Hyundai's progress in leading the electric mobility sector, with an increasingly comprehensive range - from electric city cars to large SUVs, all with the guarantee of technological reliability and innovation that characterises the brand.

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