Development of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7, the brand’s upcoming big electric SUV, is well on its way, and our spy photographers have finally managed to snap a shot of the interior while the test car was charging during winter testing. Based on the amount of camouflage inside, it looks like the Hyundai engineering team was prepared for the possibility of being intercepted by spy photographers. However, there’s still a lot of interesting stuff to see.

Firstly, there’s the massive rectangular screen that stretches from behind the steering wheel to the center of the dash. It will comprise both the instrument cluster and the infotainment screen. Fans of good, old-fashioned controls will be glad to see that the HVAC and radio will still be handled by physical buttons. We can also see that this particular test vehicle has cameras rather than door mirrors. Screens showing what’s behind the vehicle can be seen right at the top of the door cards.

 

Unfortunately, the exterior of the Ioniq 7 was covered in even more camouflage than we’ve seen before. However, the overall shape is quite similar to the SEVEN concept, which was first shown off in 2021. Its arcing roofline and general proportions appear to have been carried over from the show vehicle, and it looks like the extravagant headlights and taillights on the production vehicle will be quite similar to the concept as well. The Ioniq 7 is expected to share the same platform and mechanical hardware as the Kia EV9, which is already available for purchase. The Kia EV9’s lineup includes an entry-level model with a single-motor electric powertrain producing 215 hp, an all-wheel-drive version with 379 hp, and a high-performance variant boasting 576 hp. The Kia EV9 starts at US$ 54,900, and it is likely that the Ioniq 7 will offer a comparable range of powertrain options.

Hyundai’s big electric SUV will likely offer two battery options. The first is a 76.1 kWh battery pack, which provides a range of 370 km in the Kia EV9. The second option is a larger 99.8 kWh battery, offering up to 489 km of range, as per EPA estimates. These battery choices should provide customers with flexibility when it comes to range and performance. Hyundai has not yet confirmed when it plans to reveal the Ioniq 7, but we expect it to be unveiled in the middle of 2024, going on sale for the 2025 model year.