The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 midsize three-row electric SUV should be heavily inspired by Hyundai’s Seven Concept, at least on the outside. Said to be similar in size to the three-row Hyundai Palisade, the Seven rides on the company’s new cross-brand E-GMP platform, which will underpin the Ioniq 5 and many other upcoming Hyundai and Kia EV models. With a futuristic façade that includes unusual lighting elements, shape-shifting wheels, and glass panels on the roof and rear, the Seven concept is just that: a concept. However, it teases design language and technology that could eventually become reality. While its enormous coach doors and furniture-like seats are other fantastical features, the idea of a vast interior with flexible configurations is conceivable.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
While we’re not sure what size battery will power the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7, we expect it to have a sizable useable capacity because Hyundai is targeting a driving range that exceeds 300 miles. Hooked up to a 350-kW fast-charger, the Seven’s battery can allegedly be charged from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 20 minutes.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 concept showcases the immense interior space that’s possible when the body of a three-row SUV is combined with a completely flat floor. Hyundai makes the most of the collaboration by trading traditional rows of seats for flexible configurations that can create a lounge-like experience. A set of huge coach doors that open from the middle out promise an SUV that’s super easy to get in and out of—even if parking in tight spots becomes more difficult. Then again, details like the doors may not make it onto the production model.
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 concept also trades a conventional steering wheel for what’s described as a “retractable control stick” that sounds weirder than Telsa’s yoke-style helm. You can bet that won’t be in the production version. The concept also boasts a built-in mini refrigerator and compartments too, uh, “refresh passenger’s footwear.” However, the showpiece is its OLED screen that doubles as a panoramic roof. It can display user-requested content or change the interior atmosphere to something relaxing.
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As more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about
- Engine, Transmission, and Performance
- Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
- Infotainment and Connectivity
- Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
- Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
