In North America, three-row passenger SUVs are a hot commodity. As one of the most sought-after segments behind pickup trucks, almost every manufacturer either sells such a vehicle today or is actively working on one. Hyundai’s Palisade is its current offering, but it will soon be joined by an all-electric Ioniq 7.

The Ioniq 7 is based on the Kia EV9, which also benefits from the enlarged E-GMP platform. It will be the third-row crossover that anchors the Korean automaker’s electric SUV lineup. From its spy photos, it bears a strong resemblance to its Kia cousin and the renderings we saw last year. The body and roofline are similar to those of the EV9, but the front and rear fascias are concealed, indicating a different design.