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Make: Hyundai
Model: Sonata
Released: Nov 2023
Mid-size Sonata arrives higher priced with “futuristically sculpted styling” adding a suite of new tech and updated interior. Features include a 213kW/422Nm 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol and eight-speed dual clutch transmission driving the front wheels. Bluelink connectivity standard.
Model: Palisade
Top tier Palisade Calligraphy scores familiar 3.8-litre V6 petrol FWD and 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel AWD powertrain choices with extensive tech and luxury kit. Only available with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Model: i30 - Sedan
Hyundai’s 2024 i30 Sedan range features a revised line-up adding a petrol-electric driveline for the first time in addition to refreshed styling and additional connectivity features. All variants of the more expensive line up now have automatic transmission.
Model: Ioniq 5
Released: Oct 2023
Revised BEV model line-up with cheaper entry model arrives from $64,500 plus on-road costs. The new standard range variant has 58kWh battery pack and 125kW rear motor delivering a 384km range. Model-wide upgrades and spec’ changes include a dual-motor, AWD option.
Model: Kona - Hybrid
The Kona hybrids use a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor, integrated six-speed DCT, and 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Combined output is 104kW and official combined fuel consumption 3.9L/100km. The Kona BEV follows in November.
Model: Kona
Released: Aug 2023
Hyundai’s keenly anticipated and better-equipped small SUV arrives with petrol power and new styling, as well as a significant uptick in price over the outgoing range. All-electric models will arrive later this year.
Released: Jun 2023
Second-generation Kona will run petrol (initially), hybrid and BEV powertrains. Larger and with a longer wheelbase yields greater interior room. Robocop frontal styling like Staria, fully connected.
Model: Ioniq 6
Released: Apr 2023
Ioniq 6 is Hyundai’s second Ioniq model and is priced from $74,000 + ORC. The streamlined model range, delayed from last month, will rival the highly popular – and less expensive – Tesla Model 3 with a choice of three variants offering up to 239kW of power, 614km of driving range, and the availability of two- or all-wheel drive. Purchase is available online.
Released: Mar 2023
Priced from $74,000 + ORC, the sleek Ioniq 6 electric sedan range will rival the highly popular – and less expensive – Tesla Model 3 with a choice of three variants offering up to 239kW of power, 614km of driving range, and the availability of two- or all-wheel drive. Sold online only.
Model: Staria - Load Premium
Packed with additional standard features and priced from $51,240+ ORC, the Staria Load Premium, is designed to enhance the commercial model’s safety, style and convenience. Safest van available says Hyundai, and ANCAP agrees.
Model: Venue - range
Released: Jan 2023
Minor specification upgrades to Hyundai’s popular tiddler-size SUV. No comment from Hyundai at the time of writing, suffice to say changes will probably focus on additional infotainment features inside. Currently priced from $21,740 + ORC.
Model: Santa Fe - Hybrid
Released: Dec 2022
Last of the fourth-generation large SUV with electric assist to a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine with AWD through a six speed auto. Combined output is 169kW/350Nm with 6.0L/100km claimed combined economy. Two high-grade versions priced from $63,000 + ORC.
Model: IONIQ - 5
Released: Nov 2022
Now a three-variant EV range priced from $72,000 + ORC that gains more kit, more tech, more power, longer range and longer service intervals. Hopefully availability improvements too?
Model: i30 - N Drive N
From $53,200 + ORC, the Drive N is a style-led special edition of the i30 N Premium – in manual and auto – with special wheels, interior upgrades, specific badging and unique colours..
Released: Aug 2022
Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Techniq has constrained availability with a further 120 units filtering through in August. The striking pure EV goes for $77,900 +ORC, less for FWD version.
Released: Jul 2022
Jumping the gun here a touch but the safer, smarter and more luxurious revised Hyundai Palisade with the biggest grille in the world arrives August 1.
Model: Santa Fe
Released: Mar 2022
Hyundai’s seven-seat Santa Fe SUV has been upgraded for 2022, with the revised range receiving extensive safety, comfort and convenience upgrades – as well as modest price increases.
Model: Kona - N
Released: Dec 2021
Not many manufacturers have achieved success with performance-oriented small SUVs, but Hyundai’s N Division is feeling bullish about the prospects of this sibling to the i20 N and i30 N.
Released: Nov 2021
One of the most highly anticipated launches of the year, Hyundai’s EV-only sub-brand debuts in Australia with the retro-futuristic, hi-tech 5 medium SUV.
The first Hyundai SUV to bear the full-fat N performance package is the little Kona, sharing much of the updated i30 N’s driveline – including front-drive layout.
Model: i20 - N
Released: Oct 2021
Priced from $32,490 plus on-road costs, the new Hyundai i20 N is gunning for the soon to be updated Ford Fiesta ST and aging Volkswagen Polo GTI.
Model: i30 - Sedan N
Riding on a newer platform and with a few more tricks up its sleeve, the Hyundai i30 Sedan N is looking to lift the bar even higher than its updated hatch cousin already has.
Model: Staria
Released: Sep 2021
Hyundai is finally replacing its age-old iMax people mover, specifically with the Staria.
Released: Aug 2021
Finally, a real rival for Kia’s segment-dominating Carnival people mover: Hyundai’s bigger, bolder Staria, which also spawns a cargo van.
Model: i30 - N
Released: Jun 2021
Arriving with more power and a new look, Hyundai has finally added an automatic transmission (dual-clutch) to its i30 N hot hatch.
Model: Tucson
Released: Apr 2021
The new Hyundai Tucson is bigger, smarter and more stylish then its predecessor and will be available in a sportier N-Line guise.
Model: Kona - Electric
Sporting a new look and offering up an extra 35km of range, the new Hyundai Kona Electric follows hot on the heels of its petrol-powered counterparts.
The new i20 N will be the only i20 variant offered in AUstralia when it arrives this month chomping at the bit to have a crack at the Ford Fiesta ST and Volkswagen Polo GTI.
Model: Sonata - N-Line
Released: Mar 2021
The hottest Hyundai Sonata to date has arrived Down Under with the new 213kW/422Nm N-Line checking in from $50,990 plus on-roads.
Released: Feb 2021
The Kona has quickly become one of Hyundai’s most popular models with the MY21 version being bigger, more stylish, more economical and more powerful.
Released: Dec 2020
The Palisade is Hyundai's biggest SUV and arrives Down Under this month in both seven- and eight-seat configurations.
Released: Nov 2020
Matching the elated Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Santa Fe is being treated to heap of visual, equipment and mechanical upgrades with a new hybrid version due next year.
The new Hyundai i30 Sedan range kicks off from $24,790 (plus on-roads), making it marginally more affordable than the equivalent hatch.
Model: i30
Hyundai's ever-popular i30 hatch gets a new face and more safety kit for 2021 but loses the last of its diesel powertrains.
Model: IONIQ
Released: Nov 2019
The Ioniq family of electric vehicles has only been on sale Down Under for a year, but that has not stopped Hyundai from bringing its mid-life facelift to market, with all three powertrain options retained.
Model: Veloster
Released: Sep 2019
Hyundai’s unusual Veloster sportscar will return for round two when its second-generation model launches. However, performance enthusiasts shouldn’t get their hopes up as the full-fat N version is not expected to make it to Australia.
Model: Venue
With the Accent light car on the way out, Hyundai will have a new entry-level model in Australia, the Venue small SUV. Rocking bold exterior styling, it will look to make a splash in one of the most competitive – and fastest-growing – segments.
Model: i30 - N Fastback
Released: Mar 2019
Hyundai is set to add a second body style to its hot i30 N range with the Fastback five-door sedan that features the same 202kW/353Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and six-speed manual transmission as its hatch counterpart.
Based on the Kona crossover, the emissions-free Kona Electric is Australia’s first battery-powered small SUV and is set to arrive Down Under sometime in the first half of 2019.
Released: Aug 2018
Hyundai's best selling SUV, the Tucson, will be updated with i30-inspired styling and technology when it goes on sale in August.
Released: Apr 2018
Hyundai Australia will exclusively offer the most powerful version of its i30 N, with the South Korean hot hatch coming in at $39,990 before on-road costs.
Released: Nov 2018
Hyundai’s Ioniq will come to Australia in all three electrified variants; a standard hybrid, plug-in and all-electric.
Released: Jul 2018
The fourth-generation Santa Fe large SUV has picked up a fresh design inside and out, improved ride and handling and more active safety technology. The South Korean seven-seater is larger than its predecessor, though it carries over its 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel and 3.3-litre V6 petrol powertrain options.
Released: Oct 2017
Released: May 2017
Released: Sep 2016
Model: Elantra
Released: Feb 2016
Released: Jul 2015
Model: i40
Released: Jun 2015
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Released: Feb 2015
Model: Genesis
Released: Nov 2014
Model: Genesis - Sedan
Model: ix35
Released: Dec 2013
Model: Accent - SR
Model: i30 - Tourer
Released: Feb 2013
Released: Sep 2012
Model: Veloster - Turbo
Released: Aug 2012
Released: Jun 2012
Released: Feb 2012
Model: Accent
Released: Jan 2012
Released: Nov 2011
Released: Aug 2011
Released: Jun 2011
Model: i20
Released: Jul 2010
Released: May 2010
Released: Feb 2010
Model: i30 - Wagon
Released: Mar 2009
Model: Grandeur
Released: Oct 2008
Released: Jun 2008
Released: May 2008
Model: Accent - SR Turbo
Released: Dec 2007
Model: Elantra - Hatch
Released: Oct 2007
Model: Santa Fe - 3.3 V6
Released: Aug 2007
Model: Tiburon
Released: Mar 2007
Model: Santa Fe - CRDi
Released: Oct 2006
Model: Elantra - Sedan
Model: Neos-II
Released: Oct 2005
Model: Tiburon - convertible
Released: Jun 2005
Released: Dec 2004