Hyundai has patented a new crossover in Russia

Hyundai has patented the design of a large Ioniq 9 electric crossover in Russia. Security documents appeared in the database of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property, <url> Magazine reports on April 11.

The car in the patent sketches has an elongated silhouette with a large rear overhang and an unusual stand, pixel lighting technology with a prominent stripe along the edge of the hood and angular wheel arches.

The premiere of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 took place in November last year, the model became the flagship crossover of the Korean brand. The interior of the electric car has seats for six or seven people, depending on the modification. The top-end version of the model has two 214-horsepower electric motors and all-wheel drive, which accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The longest-range modification is capable of driving 620 km without recharging.

It is noted that the appearance of a Hyundai patent in Russia may be part of the standard practice for protecting intellectual property in different regions of the world and does not mean that the company plans to launch sales of this model in the country.

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