The Hyundai Ioniq 9 doesn't play by the rules

This is the new Hyundai Ionic 9 and it's a little bit like Serena Williams . You see, it's based on the Kia EV9 . That's its sister car, but it's come along later and there's a good chance it's actually going to be better . Sorry about that, Venus, but you know it's true . Anyway, we're going to find out if that's going to be the case in this video . I'm Matt Watson and you're watching Car Wow . I used to be seen as a budget alternative to Japanese and European brands . 20 years ago, their bestselling car in Europe was the Get, which wasn't exactly inspiring . Since then, it has pushed further up market with some hugely popular cars like the Tucson SUV . But Highendai hasn't been afraid to make some bold decisions along the way , like the Ioni 5's eye-catching design . It looks completely different than any other car on the road . And this theme continues with the new Ionic 9 . Unlike most flagship cars, this isn't a conventional electric SUV or a luxurious saloon . Instead, it's a practical family car with up to seven seats . Just like its sister car, the Kia EV9 . But despite sharing the same platform, there are some important differences between these check out the performance. So, I'm going to launch it from naugh to 60 and time it in three different modes . So, I'm going to start off in eco mode . See if it makes a difference what mode I'm in . So, we've got two electric motors cuz this is the range topping version . Four-wheel drive and a combined 427 horsepower . Let's do it. Launching it. 3 2 1 . [Music] That doesn't feel like 427 horsepower . 8.97 seconds to 60 . Right, let's up the ante and go into normal mode . Should be faster this time . I hope it is. . Otherwise, Oh, look