Ford Bronco vs Hyundai IONIQ 9

Celebrating six decades this year, the Bronco offers a 60th Anniversary Package on the Outer Banks model in Wimbledon White with special badging and unique accents. The Baja-inspired Stroppe Edition is back for 2026, too, but it drops the two-door option. The Wildtrak also returns as an option package rather than a fully fledged trim. Then there are the typical model year changes of packaging updates, color changes, and feature availability.

Verdict: No matter the trim level, the Ford Bronco is a head-turner with its retro styling, open-air roof option, and mega off-road chops. It isn't the best daily driver, though, because it has a noisy cabin, poor fuel economy, uncomfortable back seats, and a chunky A-pillar that creates blind spots.

Although the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t the first three-row electric SUV through the door, it may be the best choice for most shoppers. With a starting price of $60,555 and qualifying for a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, it’s more affordable than a Tesla Model X or a Rivian R1S, and its standard 110.3-kWh battery pack provides a long range compared to a base-model Kia EV9.

Verdict: The Hyundai Ioniq 9 isn’t a perfect vehicle but it offers terrific passenger space, good tech, and family-friendly features. Shoppers may find its design polarizing (you could easily say the same about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Ioniq 6), but families interested in electric vehicles will do well to test drive this new option.