Releases

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2018 – The all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe has been named to the Wards 10 Best UX list. The competition drills deeply in to user experiences in driver-assist technologies, connectivity, navigation, voice-activated systems and intuitive controls. The Santa Fe was acknowledged for its new technologies that make...

SEOUL, Sept. 18, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced a new strategic investment into Swiss deep-tech startup WayRay AG to expedite the development of holographic augmented reality (AR) navigation system for future vehicles, aiming to implement it to its mass-produced vehicles as early as 2020.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 14, 2018 – The J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study℠ named the Hyundai Kona the highest in overall satisfaction with new-vehicle technology in the small segment. The study measures owners’ experience, usage and interaction with driver-centric vehicle technology. Kona topped the small...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2018 – As car buyers eagerly await the upcoming launch of the 2019 Veloster N, Hyundai is fueling the anticipation by grassroots racing the Veloster N and IONIQ electric in the annual OPTIMA® Batteries “2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car.”

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 7, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America’s director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity & Inclusion, Zafar Brooks, was named to Assent Compliance’s list of Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders. The award recognizes leaders who embody corporate social responsibility, and use their...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept 6, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its redesigned 2019 Elantra, starting at $17,100 for the SE model. Entry SE M/T adds rearview camera with five-inch color screen, Bluetooth handsfree phone connectivity, and steering wheel audio controls. Automatic transmission equipped models maintain the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 5, 2018 – Too often when families are home together, they’re not really together, as digital distractions keep them from spending quality time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most Americans spend less than two hours of quality time with their families each week. But when families are out...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 4, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 57,542 units, a 6 percent increase in comparison with August 2017. Retail sales for the month were up 12 percent, while fleet deliveries were down 30 percent compared with last year and less than 10 percent of total...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 – The 2018 Elantra Eco, Sonata Hybrid, and Ioniq are listed as “Top Commuter Cars” (Under $35K category) in a new study from CarGurus. The newly released “Top Cars For Your Commute” study weighs factors such as commuting efficiency, mileage variation, hilliness, and weather of 84 different metro...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2018 – With the 2018 NFL season quickly approaching, Hyundai has finished preparations for the start of its fourth season as an official NFL sponsor with traditional, digital and experiential marketing designed to enhance the experience for fans.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., August 29, 2018 – Hyundai’s award-winning crossover takes on a new name for 2019, Santa Fe XL, and offers the same great value with no price increase from 2018. With pricing starting at $30,850 for the SE FWD model, the roomy three-row Santa Fe XL continues to offer standard technology conveniences, advanced safety...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2018 – In one of the industry’s most stringent crash tests, the 2018 Hyundai Kona was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Kona scored a good rating for occupant protection in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test and when equipped with its newly...

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 22, 2018 – The redesigned 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies. Hyundai SmartSense offers a variety of advanced active safety and convenience features. SmartSense technologies...

SEOUL, August 22, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company has completed South Korea’s first domestic highway journey with an autonomously navigated semi-trailer truck. Hyundai’s Xcient truck drove approximately 40km on the highway between Uiwang and Incheon, carrying a large semi-trailer simulating cargo transportation, showcasing Hyundai’s...

As the best-selling SUV in the brand’s 32-year history in America—with sales of more than 1.6 million units—the Santa Fe represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its success story. On sale now, the fourth generation 2019 model builds on this success offering an all-new family-oriented interior, loaded with practical...

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2019 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news.

Nürburgring, August 9, 2018 — Hyundai Motor Company’s Thomas Schemera and Albert Biermann unveiled the ‘N’ brand philosophy and vision at the Nürburgring in Germany, highlighting the company’s goal to create high performance vehicles that adhere to high standards of excellence, while giving drivers vehicles that are as fun-to-drive...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported July sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 51,752 units, a 4 percent decline in comparison with July 2017. Retail sales for the month were up slightly, while fleet deliveries were down 51 percent compared with last year and less than 5 percent of total volume.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 30, 2018 – Hyundai has again proven its comprehensive vehicle quality across a diverse lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Hyundai Kona, Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year.

DETROIT, July 23, 2018 – Michigan residents will have the opportunity to peek into Hyundai’s future when the Le Fil Rouge concept car makes its North American debut at the 40th Annual Concours d’Elegance of America in Plymouth, Michigan, July 27–29. The concept car introduces Hyundai’s new ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design theme, which...

NURBURGRING, Germany, July 20, 2018 – Hyundai today introduced its high-performance Veloster N model for the U.S. market to an exclusive global media group at the German Nurburgring. Hyundai introduced Veloster N to media as the first of its U.S. N models at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show. Veloster N represents Hyundai’s highest performance...

SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 19, 2018 – “My armor’s maneuverable, fast, and lots of fun at parties,” – Tony Stark. In Stark-like fashion, Hyundai today unveiled a special edition Iron Man-inspired Kona SUV on the opening day of San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Taking center stage at the Marvel booth, the Kona Iron Man Edition features both...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19, 2018 – The refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles of all-electric range, feature enhancements and a lower starting price. The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 18, 2018 – Hyundai continues to deliver on its commitment to exceptional customer service with a new digital showroom on Amazon.com that offers car buyers the ability to compare pricing and reviews, book test drives, check dealer inventories and other Shopper Assurance conveniences directly through Amazon...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 12, 2018 – This year, Hyundai will be the Official Automotive Sponsor of the 2018 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival. Outfest is the leading organization that promotes LGBTQ equality by creating, sharing and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen. The partnership includes a wide range of activations where...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 11, 2018 – As a part of The Hyundai Project: Art + Technology, 3D: Double Vision, presented by Hyundai, will make its debut at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) today. It is the first American exhibition to survey a full range of artworks, dating from 1838 to the present, that produce the illusion of...

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 10, 2018 – Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business, is investing in Ionic Materials, a privately held battery developer based in Massachusetts, to advance the development of battery technology and improve EV performance with solid-state battery innovation.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported June sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 64,052 units, an 18 percent increase in comparison with June 2017 and the second straight month of double digit sales growth.

SEOUL, July 2, 2018 – Hyundai Motor announced today its strategic partnership with Autotalks, a leading technology company specialized in the manufacturing of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communication chipsets. Hyundai Motor forms a strategic partnership with Autotalks through a direct investment to accelerate the development and deployment...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 27, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for its all-new 2019 Santa Fe, starting at $25,500 for the SE 2.4 model.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2018 – Dean Evans, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was again selected as one of the World’s Most Influential CMOs by Forbes.

SEOUL, June 26, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has selected Wärtsilä for a technology and commercial partnership designed to utilize second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the growing energy storage market. The global partnership will combine HMG’s expansion in electric vehicles with Wärtsilä’s growing energy business,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 22, 2018 – World Archery is in Salt Lake City, Utah for stage three of the 2018 Hyundai Archery World Cup from June 23-24, 2018. In this global competition, sponsored by Hyundai Motor Company, archers compete in four stages across four different countries. The best from each category advance to the finals which...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 21, 2018 – Hyundai has been named 2018’s Most Satisfying Popular Brand in AutoPacific’s annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs). In addition to winning this overall title, Hyundai has three cars—the Sonata, Elantra and Accent—that earned top spots in the mid-size car, compact car and economy car...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s new-vehicle quality was among the best in the industry, as the company ranked as the second-highest non-premium brand in J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). Hyundai was one of the most improved brands, moving from sixth to third overall and reducing problems per 100...

SEOUL/INGOLSTADT, June 20, 2018 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and AUDI AG (Audi) announced they have entered into a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement, covering a broad range of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) components and technologies. Under the new partnership, the world’s fifth-largest auto-making group and the German...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 11, 2018 – The all-new Hyundai Veloster will be making its Hollywood debut in Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp and Hyundai is suiting up to give fans an action-packed experience. Leading up to the July 6 release, Hyundai is tapping into Ant-Man’s superpowers with a fully integrated marketing plan that...

NOVI, Mich., June 6, 2018 – Today at TU-Automotive Detroit, Hyundai Motor America and Xevo, a leader in software and smart user experiences for the automotive industry, showcased an in-vehicle payment concept that connects popular brands to Hyundai vehicles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 6, 2018 – This month, Hyundai is teaming up with BuzzFeed and iHeartMedia to introduce Kamp Kona, an all-new, three-part music experience that celebrates local creators. Headlined by electronic artist Dan Deacon, Kamp Kona invites all those who appreciate art and music culture to participate in the unique...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 1, 2018 – Hyundai Motor America reported May sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 66,056 units, a 10 percent increase in comparison with May 2017. Hyundai’s double digit increase was driven by its SUV family that again set several records.