Description
Eight months ago, we reviewed the Hyundai IONIQ 9 3-row electric crossover as a family. Since then, a lot has changed. U.S. gasoline prices have surged nearly 60%, making gas-powered 3-row SUVs much more expensive to drive. Meanwhile, the IONIQ 9 has seen power seat recalls, ongoing Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) concerns, and massive dealer incentives.
So, we decided to revisit the IONIQ 9 to see if it’s a smarter family SUV buy today than its internal combustion sibling, the Hyundai Palisade. We cover passenger space, car seat fitment, cargo practicality, charging speeds, and driving dynamics. Finally, we run the numbers on acquisition costs, fuel vs. electricity expenses, and long-term depreciation to see if EV savings actually pay off the price gap.
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0:00 - Hyundai IONIQ 9 Revisit: 8 Months Later
0:37 - IONIQ 9 Recalls: Power 2nd Row Seats
1:23 - The ICCU Issue Explained: What You Need to Know
1:53 - Big Incentives: 0% Financing & Lease Discounts
2:07 - $5/Gal Gas Prices vs. Electricity Costs
2:30 - Practical Cabin Storage
2:55 - Seating Comfort, 3rd Row Access & Interior Volume vs. Palisade
4:33 - Cargo Capacity & Utility
6:44 - Infotainment & Tech: Dual 12.3" Displays
7:33 - Child Car Seat Installation & Safety Suite
8:17 - The Micah Drives Fuzzy Bunny Armrest Test 🐇
8:42 - Powertrains, Battery Range, & Charging Times
9:14 - Driving Impressions: Ride Quality, Power, & One-Pedal Regen
11:21 - The Math: Can Fuel Savings Pay Off the $12.5k Price Gap?
13:07 - The Verdict: IONIQ 9 or Hyundai Palisade?
13:28 - Trim Recommendation: Is Base the Sweet Spot?
13:53 - Competitors: Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90 & VW ID. Buzz
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