South Korean automaker and one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers, with a growing electric vehicle lineup under the Ioniq sub-brand.
The eighth-generation Hyundai Elantra (sold as the Avante in South Korea) debuted at the 2026 Busan Motor Show with a sharply angular "Art of Steel" redesign. The compact sedan grows in every dimension and is offered with a 149 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine and a 1.6-litre hybrid rated at a combined 157 hp, both front-wheel drive. Korean sales open in Q3 2026.
Facelifted Hyundai Grandeur VII - Korea's flagship sedan marks its 40th anniversary with an all-new interior. New HEV system (249 hp), 17" Pleos Connect infotainment on Android Automotive OS, electrochromic panoramic roof with six zones. Orders open in Korea from ₩41,850,000.
The new-generation Hyundai i20 is a rugged-styled compact hatchback launched in Brazil in June 2026, built on the K3 platform shared with the Kona and Kia Seltos. Engines are 1.0-litre petrol, with a naturally aspirated unit (75-80 hp) or a 115 hp T-GDI turbo, front-wheel drive only. Prices in Brazil run from 99,990 reais.
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a compact electric hatchback for Europe, revealed during Milan Design Week 2026 and due on sale during the year. It offers 42.2 kWh and 61 kWh battery options with WLTP range up to 496 km, and is not planned for the US market.
The Hyundai Ioniq V is a China-only electric fastback unveiled at Auto China 2026, built through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture. It offers two CATL LFP battery options, with the larger pack targeting over 600 km of CLTC range. Pricing and an on-sale date have not been announced.
The Hyundai Mufasa is a compact SUV sold in China since 2023 and in Taiwan since 2025 through the Beijing Hyundai joint venture. It replaced the ix35 and uses a single 2.0-litre petrol engine with 161 hp. Chinese pricing spans ¥121,800 to ¥142,800 across three trims.
The second-generation Hyundai Palisade (2026 model year, North America) is a three-row midsize SUV offered with a 287 hp 3.5-litre V6 or a 329 hp turbo hybrid. US pricing starts at $39,435 for the gas SE, with hybrid trims available from SEL upward.
The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe (2026 model year, North America) is a three-row midsize SUV offered with a 277 hp turbo 2.5-litre petrol engine or a 231 hp 1.6-litre turbo hybrid. US pricing starts at $34,800 for the gas SE and $36,400 for the Hybrid SE.
The fourth-generation Hyundai Tucson (2026 model year, North America) is a compact SUV offered with a 187 hp 2.5-litre petrol engine or a 231 hp 1.6-litre turbo hybrid, both available with all-wheel drive. US pricing starts at $29,450 for the base gas SE and $32,450 for the Blue SE hybrid.
Hyundai is recalling 47,749 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs in the United States over a rear center seat belt buckle that may not restrain an occupant in a crash. The defect traces to a supplier manufacturing issue; Hyundai has not received reports of accidents or injuries. Dealers will replace the buckle for free; owner notifications start September 11, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America sold a record 450,568 vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 3%. Hybrids grew 67% year-to-date and now outpace EVs as the brand's main growth engine, echoing Toyota's playbook.
Shown as the Avante at the Busan Motor Show, the new Elantra grows in every dimension and gains a sharply creased look. It keeps petrol and hybrid power - a 149 hp 2.0-litre and a 157 hp 1.6 hybrid, both front-wheel drive - with no EV version. Korean prices land in Q3 2026, preliminarily from about $15,000.
Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean automaker founded in 1967 and headquartered in Seoul. It is part of the Hyundai Motor Group alongside Kia and Genesis. Hyundai is among the top five vehicle manufacturers globally by sales volume.
The Ioniq sub-brand was established in 2021 to house Hyundai’s dedicated electric vehicle lineup. In China, Hyundai produces vehicles through its Beijing Hyundai joint venture and is developing a series of China-specific Ioniq models tailored to local market preferences.
