Hyundai Ioniq 9 receives IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition

MANILA: The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has been awarded the highest safety rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 

According to the South Korean manufacturer, its flagship three-row electric sport utility vehicle’s (SUV) most recent achievement reinforces leadership in delivering dependable sustainable mobility at the top end of the segment. 

“From achieving top safety ratings in the United States and Europe to earning honors from leading automotive authorities, Ioniq 9 showcases Hyundai Motor’s rigorous approach to structural safety, advanced driver assistance systems, premium quality and real-world usability,” the company wrote in a press release. 

Top Safety Pick+-rated 

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 was awarded the Top Safety Pick+ rating, which is considered the highest safety designation under the organization’s latest and more stringent evaluation criteria. 

Per Hyundai Motor Company, its SUV earned “Good” ratings across all major crashworthiness and crash avoidance categories. As such, it reflects the Ioniq 9’s strong occupant protection, effective pedestrian detection and high-performing lighting systems. 

Based on IIHS’ testing, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 maintains a stable occupant survival space in frontal and side impacts, with airbags and restraint systems working together to minimize injury risk for both for those sitting at front and rear. 

Further, the SUV’s front crash prevention system demonstrated the ability to avoid or significantly mitigate collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, both during the daytime and at nighttime. 

Euro NCAP 5-star rating 

Bolstering the Hyundai Ioniq 9’s position as a safe automobile for the modern car buyer is the five-star rating it received from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). 

Like the aforementioned Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS, a five-star rating from Euro NCAP also means that the nameplate has achieved the highest possible ranking the new car assessment organization can give. 

Hyundai Motor Company noted that Euro NCAP’s testing showed how the vehicle delivered particularly strong results in child occupant protection, where it achieved an 87 percent score. 

In both frontal offset and side barrier tests, all critical body areas of six- and ten-year-old child dummies were well protected, earning maximum points and contributing significantly to the vehicle’s overall five-star rating. 

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Other accolades 

Aside from getting notable ratings from non-profit and safety-oriented organizations, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 also got nods of approval from various institutions, such as leading automotive media and independent award juries. 

On that note, the said honors reflect its balanced strengths in design, usability, technology, and family-focused electric mobility. 

Here is a quick look at the awards garnered by the Hyundai Ioniq 9: 

• Auto Focus Vehicle of the Year
• German Premium Car of the Year 2026 
• Electric SUV of Texas 
• Hispanic Motor Press’ EV of the Year
• Northwest VEhicle of the Year and Best BEV at Drive Revolution 
• Wards’ 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems 

Hyundai Ioniq 9 in PH 

Filipino car buyers who are impressed with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 can bring home the all-electric SUV as it is available for purchase here in the country. 

Locally, it is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with a single-speed reduction gear transmission. 

Together with a 110.3 kilowatt-hour battery, it is able to generate some 306 horsepower and 605 Newton-meters of torque. Range-wise, it does about 600 kilometers on a single charge, which makes it a good choice for city dwellers who also love to explore the provinces during the weekends. 

Notably, its exterior appointment consists of the following: 

• LED illumination 
• Flush door handles 
• Digital side mirrors 
• Panoramic sunroof with one-touch safety function 
• Roof rails 
• Smart tailgate with height adjustment feature 
• 21-inch alloy wheels 
• 285/45 series tires 

Inside, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 in the Philippines wows with these features: 

• 12.3-inch thin-film transistor instrument cluster 
• 12.3-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 
• Head-up display 
• Electrochromic, digital rearview mirror 
• Dual-zone automatic air conditioning system 
• 14 Bose premium sound system 
• Leather upholstery 

When it comes to safety, the Hyundai Ioniq 9 is no slouch and offers the below technologies: 

• Smart cruise control 
• Reverse parking collision avoidance assist 
• Manual speed limit assist 
• Blind spot view monitor 
• Parking distance warning 
• Surround view monitor 
• Anti-lock braking 
• Electronic stability control 
• Hill start assist control 
• Downhill brake control 

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 has a base price of P4.58 million here in the Philippines.  

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