Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2020 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news. For additional product updates please subscribe to Hyundai News Alerts. You can also visit HyundaiNews.com for latest news on sales, pricing and technology. Please visit the product pages at HyundaiNews.com for more complete information. The models included in this guide are:

2020 Palisade – All New
2020 Venue – All New
2020 Sonata – All New
2020 Sonata Hybrid – All New
2020 Accent – GDI > DPI on engine, 6AT > IVT
2020 Elantra – 2.0L A/T > IVT
2020 Elantra GT - Carryover
2020 Ioniq – Product enhancement
2020 Veloster – Carryover
2020 Veloster N – Carryover
2020 Santa Fe – Carryover
2020 Nexo – Carryover
2020 Kona – Carryover
2020 Kona Electric – Carryover
2020 Tucson – Carryover

The Palisade is an all-new flagship SUV model for 2020.

2020 Palisade Product Overview

Differentiated Styling

• Dominant front design with divided composite headlamps
• LED headlights, signature daytime running lights, and turn signal lights
• Expansive and airy interior with new interior themes and atmospheres
  
  

Capable Driving Dynamics

• Standard 3.8L GDI V6 engine and Idle, Stop & Go (ISG)
• All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission w/ SHIFTRONIC® paddle shifters
• 18” and 20” alloy wheels
  
  

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Safe Exit Assist
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Driver Attention Warning
• Blind View Monitor
• Surround View Monitor
  
  

Technology & Connectivity

• 8” Display Audio and 10.25” Wide Screen Navigation System
• 3” Fully Digital TFT LCD instrument cluster
• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™
• Blue Link® Connected Car System
• Harman Kardon® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi® Music Restoration Technology
• Heads-up Display
  
  

Family-Focused Features

• Power 3^rd row (folding/unfolding/reclining) seats
• One-Touch 2^nd row for easy 3^rd row entry & exit
• Ventilated 2^nd row Captain’s Chairs
• Draft-free rear air conditioning vents
• Driver Talk In-car Intercom
• Rear Seat Quiet Mode

The Venue is an all-new entry-level SUV for 2020.

Venue Highlights 

• Bold, modern design elements with optional two-tone extroverted color options for roof, mirrors and trim
• Smartstream 1.6-liter engine with 6-speed manual or Smartstream IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission)
• Venue empowers the urban entrepreneur lifestyle many consumers experience in today’s fast-paced environment
• 8-inch color screen audio system with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™
• Premium Technology Availability
  • 8-inch Navigation System
  • Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System & Next-generation Blue Link® Connected Car System
  • Dual Charging USB (USB fast charging and USB 2.0 data reading)
  • Rear View Monitor
  • Heated Front Seats and Side Mirrors
  • Drive modes includes snow mode for FWD driving performance
• Advanced Safety Technologies
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
  • Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCCW)

The Sonata is all-new with a sophisticated four-door-coupe look

2020 Sonata Product Overview

• The all-new Sonata embodies Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language with a sophisticated four-door-coupe look
• Hyundai’s third-generation vehicle platform enables improvements in design, safety, efficiency and driving performance
• Hyundai First: Sonata’s Digital Key allows the vehicle to be unlocked, started and driven without a physical key, via a smartphone
• Hyundai First: Hidden Lighting Lamps turn chrome when off and lit when on

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is all new. More information will be provided early next year.

2020 Accent Overview

• EPA combined City/Hwy fuel economy improves by 4 MPG on most models
  
  

The 2020 Hyundai Accent has a new Smartstream G1.6 Dual Port Injection (DPI) engine and an Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). These changes increase Accent’s EPA fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year's 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. 

SmartStream G1.6 DPI powertrain highlights

• Dual Port Injection
  • Injection timing: Fuel injection at the intake stroke decreases wall wetting for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions
  • The amount of fuel injection is controlled by driving conditions
  • High compression is reduced at initial engine start
• Thermal Management Module
  • Replaces traditional thermostat increasing cooling efficiency through temperature control of each port:
    • Radiator
    • Transmission fluid cooler
    • Heater
  • Mid-phase Continuously Variable Valve Timing
    • Reduces pumping loss and improves fuel efficiency
  • Narrow water jacket core
    • Improves thermal/cooling efficiency
  • High energy ignition coil
    • Improves fuel economy and combustion stability
  • External Exhaust Gas Recovery (EGR) system
    • Improves fuel economy and combustion stability

Engine Performance

The eco-efficient Smartstream G1.6 DPI 4-cylinder engine with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual or optional IVT transmission. These drivetrains produce an estimated 120 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 113 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm.

Carryover with no changes.

The Ioniq receives a product enhancement for 2020. More information will be provided this fall.

*20MY equivalent trim/package shown for an equal comparison