Hyundai's IONIQ 7 Is the Family EV You've Been Waiting For
If the IONIQ 5 feels a size too small and the three-row IONIQ 9 feels like overkill, Hyundai has a middle child in the works. The IONIQ 7 is set to fill the gap between those two EVs, trading the IONIQ 5's sleek profile for a more traditional boxy SUV shape. It's a familiar playbook: give buyers a family hauler that doesn't force them into a flagship price bracket. Here's what we know so far.
The IONIQ 7: Hyundai's Missing Middle
Hyundai's EV lineup has a gap. The IONIQ 5 is roughly the size of a Tesla Model Y, while the IONIQ 9 is a three-row flagship in the mold of the Kia EV9. The IONIQ 7 is designed to sit between them, expected to be closer in size to the IONIQ 5 but with a more traditional boxy SUV design. That means a family hauler with two- and three-row seating options. Hyundai hasn't confirmed the details yet, but the positioning is clear: a practical middle option for buyers who want more space without stepping up to the flagship.
What to Expect Under the Skin
The IONIQ 7 is expected to offer single- and dual-motor powertrains, giving buyers a choice between efficiency and all-wheel-drive capability. Range is likely to land at a WLTP figure of at least 400 miles, and the SUV will likely use an 800V architecture like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, enabling fast charging. For context, the IONIQ 5 measures 183.3 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 63 inches tall, with a 118.1-inch wheelbase. The IONIQ 7 will be slightly bigger, but with a more traditional SUV profile. Hyundai has yet to confirm any of this.
Software, Siblings, and a Smaller IONIQ 4
It's hard to imagine Hyundai not equipping the IONIQ 7 with its new Pleos Connect infotainment system, which made its European debut in the IONIQ 3. In the US, the 2027 Tucson is Hyundai's first vehicle with the new setup. The IONIQ 7 isn't coming alone. Hyundai is also launching the IONIQ 4, a B-segment SUV and a twin of the Kia EV3, slotting between the IONIQ 3 and IONIQ 5. It will also feature the Pleos infotainment system and offer battery options similar to the IONIQ 3, which comes with 42 kWh and 61 kWh packs providing WLTP ranges of up to 214 miles and 308 miles. In the UK, the IONIQ 4 will likely start at around £25,000 ($33,000).
Will America Get the IONIQ 7?
The IONIQ 4 will likely skip the US, given Kia just launched the EV3 there. But there's hope Hyundai will bring the IONIQ 7 to America as a big sibling to the IONIQ 5. In the US, the IONIQ 5 uses either a 63 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing EPA ranges of up to 245 miles and 318 miles. The 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at $35,250, so the IONIQ 7 would likely be a bit more, at around $40,000 to $45,000. Both new SUVs are set to launch in the next 12 to 18 months, so we should learn more soon.
Key Takeaways
- The Hyundai IONIQ 7 will slot between the IONIQ 5 and the three-row IONIQ 9, with a boxy SUV design and two- or three-row seating.
- Expect single- and dual-motor powertrains, a likely WLTP range of at least 400 miles, and an 800V architecture for fast charging.
- The smaller IONIQ 4, a B-segment twin of the Kia EV3, will likely launch in the UK at around £25,000 ($33,000) but may skip the US.
- The IONIQ 7 could reach the US at around $40,000 to $45,000, based on the 2027 IONIQ 5's $35,250 starting price.
- Both new electric SUVs are expected to launch within the next 12 to 18 months.
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