ELLABELL, Ga. (WSAV) – The 2026 IONIQ 9 will be the first all-new Hyundai model to be assembled at the Metaplant, the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) announced Thursday.

Hyundai's "first-ever, three-row" electric vehicle is under production at the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) that celebrated its grand opening in Ellabell, Georgia, on Wednesday.