As a follow-up to the award-winning Ioniq 5 and the Ioniq 6, Hyundai is on the verge of launching the all-new seven-seater Ioniq 7. For now, not much is known about how the largest-ever Ioniq model looks but thanks to a video posted by Korean YouTuber Jung Young Teak, we may get an idea.
Jung Young Teak's spy video of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7
There’s however, one caveat to the spy video posted above. The electric-powered Ioniq 7 is still clad in the usual camouflage and test mule wrappings. Then again, visible on the vehicle are vertical headlamps. These are a bit similar to the ones on the Hyundai Seven concept which was unveiled back in 2021.
From what we can see on the shape, the Ioniq 7 also appears to have a toned-down look compared to the concept car that it is based on. Specifically, its roofline gets a less dramatic curve, and its sides are also less sloped. But on the flipside, it does look a bit wider thanks to its black plastic claddings which were not present on the concept car.
A view of the front of the Ioniq 7
A section of the video also noted the cameras that are peeking through the test car cover’s holes. These indicate that it is getting an extensive driver-assist safety suite. A peek at the interior also revealed that it is getting captain seats for its second row.
The guy who took the spy video also managed to park the Kia EV9 alongside the Ioniq 7 test model. Of note, the EV9 is a platform sibling of the upcoming Hyundai model with the latter receiving a flatter rear, flatter roof rails, and a slightly taller ride height. The latter is evident when the video compares the two vehicle’s side mirrors.
Ioniq 7 test unit (right) and the Kia EV9 (left)
For now, no specs of the Hyundai Ioniq 7 were revealed. Sources like The Korean Car Blog, however, did claim that the all-new crossover can provide a range of 638 kilometers. For output figures, that remains a mystery. But as a reference, its EV9 sibling can make up to 380 horsepower and a whopping 600 Nm of torque.
Do note that both the Ioniq 5 and the Ioniq 6 are already available locally. With that said, it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the Ioniq 7 also made its way to the Philippines as well. Hyundai Motor Philippines though, is yet to share whether this is indeed the case, but this upcoming model may become a good EV alternative to the Palisade.
The Ioniq 7 gets second-row captain seats
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Know more about Hyundai
In the local market, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., under the leadership of Lee Dong-Wook now sells Hyundai models locally as of 2022.
The brand’s lineup consists of the new crossovers which includes the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Creta. Under the MPV category, the Korean marque then has the new Staria model. The most affordable model in the local Hyundai lineup is the Creta's GL variant, which is priced at Php 998,000. The most expensive meanwhile is the Santa Fe, which retails at Php 2,420,000.
Of note, Philkotse makes sure to update its Hyundai car price list as needed. It also provides an up-to-date list of car promos for the said brand, as well as a list of Hyundai dealerships around the country.
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