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Top^From 2010 to Now

Make: Hyundai

Model: Kona

Released: Oct 2017

AFTER several years absent from the small SUV segment it helped create with the original Tucson and later its iX35 replacement, Hyundai returned with all guns blazing in the form of the Kona.

Designed in America and built in South Korea, the compact crossover launched in late 2017 with two basic formats – a naturally aspirated 110kW/180Nm 2.0-litre with six-speed torque-converter auto front-drive and a more expensive 130kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbo with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto AWD. No manual or diesel were made available.

Aimed at the Mazda CX-3, Mitsubishi ASX and Honda HR-V set, the Kona was based on the company’s GB light car/supermini platform also underpinning the Kia Rio among others, but shared many hardware features with the PD-series i30 small car.

The 2WD versions were fitted with a torsion beam while AWD variants featured a multi-link arrangement. Some degree of local tuning went into the Konda’s chassis, for the sake of compliance and control.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Genesis

Released: Nov 2014

Hyundai’s large-sized Genesis sedan arrived in Australia in November 2014, and brought with it value-packed luxury.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Veloster

Released: Feb 2012

Part sports coupe, part small hatch, the Hyundai Veloster created its own segment and soon became a hit with buyers.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: i40

Released: Oct 2011

KOREAN CARMAKER Hyundai added a second mid-sized vehicle to its burgeoning new-model line-up in the shape of the i40 Tourer wagon.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: iMAX

Released: Jul 2011

BASED on the Toyota HiAce-competing iLoad van, the iMAX offered eight seats and was available from launch with a 2.4-litre petrol engine and automatic gearbox or 2.5-litre turbo diesel with manual transmission.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: i20

Released: Jul 2010

Discontinued: Jul 2015

In July 2010 Hyundai launched arguably its most important new vehicle – the Indian-built i20 – which would eventually become one of its biggest-selling models
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Make: Hyundai

Model: i45

Released: May 2010

Discontinued: Jan 2013

The i45 became fastest-selling car ever sold in South Korea and was also a sell-out success in the United States before Hyundai’s striking new Sonata arrived in Australia
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Make: Hyundai

Model: ix35

Released: Feb 2010

Discontinued: Sep 2015

Hyundai pushed its representative in the busy compact SUV segment more upmarket with a dramatic new design, advanced powertrains, a new name and a price increase
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Top^From 2000 to 2009

Make: Hyundai

Model: iLoad

Released: Feb 2008

In 2008 Hyundai released a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) van range in Australia to compete against Toyota's Hiace models.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: i30

Released: Oct 2007

BASED on the HD Elantra sedan, the FD five-door hatchback is Hyundai’s European-devised C-segment combatant against the established Volkswagen Golf, Holden Astra and Ford Focus.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Tucson

Released: Aug 2004

HYUNDAI’S original compact SUV – the Tucson – has returned in almost all-new third-generation TL guise in August 2015, replacing the popular ix35, and brandishing a bigger and roomier body, vastly improved dynamics, better ergonomics, and a big uplift in safety, technology, and refinement.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Getz

Released: Sep 2002

Discontinued: Aug 2011

Hyundai's first quality light car aimed at Europeans like the Holden Barina and Renault Clio, the Getz impressed with its keen pricing, pleasant dynamics and clean overall design inside and out.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Tiburon

Released: Mar 2002

Discontinued: Oct 2010

Spanish for 'shark', the angular Tiburon shocked critics with its Toyota Celica-rivalling dynamics (hard ride excepted) lurking underneath an appealing and comfortable three-door hatchback coupe.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Terracan

Released: Dec 2001

Discontinued: Jul 2008

Terracan is Hyundai's heavily reworked 1990s Mitsubishi Pajero, so it boasts impressive rough and off-road capabilities, seven seats and - from early 2005 - a great turbo-diesel engine option.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: LaVita

Released: Oct 2001

Discontinued: Jun 2004

The LaVita was an oddball tall-boy five-door hatchback aimed at the likes of the Mazda Premacy and Renault Scenic. Based on the XD Elantra small car, it failed to make an impact here despite keen pricing.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Santa Fe

Released: Nov 2000

Hyundai's first 4WD wagon had reasonable space and a gutsy V6 engine on its side with its battle against the all-conquering Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Elantra

Released: Oct 2000

The original Elantra, which debuted in Australia in 2000 featured Hyundai's first in-house engine design, front-wheel drive and pleasant styling. Since then it has evolved into a competitive small-car contender.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Trajet

Released: Jul 2000

Discontinued: May 2009

The Trajet is a Sonata based seven-seater people mover in the size and mould of the unrelated Kia Carnival, featuring front-wheel drive, three rows of seating and a V6 powerplant.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Accent

Released: Jun 2000

Hyundai's LC Accent replacement for the popular but sub-standard X3 Excel didn't quite have the visual or dirt-cheap appeal of its predecessor, but was a much better car. Things only got better as time went on and the Accent eventually became a real contender in the Australian market.
read more about the Hyundai Accent

Top^From 1990 to 1999

Make: Hyundai

Model: Grandeur

Released: Sep 1999

Discontinued: Jun 2012

Based on the 1998 EF Sonata platform, the Grandeur was a large and luxurious luxury car contender with plenty of toys but dire dynamics and heavy handed styling.
read more about the Hyundai Grandeur

Make: Hyundai

Model: Coupe

Released: Jul 1996

Discontinued: Apr 2002

The generically named Hyundai Coupe was the replacement for the X2 Excel-based S Coupe. Now sitting on the larger and stronger Lantra chassis, the front-drive Coupe succeeded with its sound pricing and head-turning styling.
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Make: Hyundai

Model: Lantra

Released: May 1991

Discontinued: Oct 2000

Hyundai was forced to drop the 'E' from its Elantra small car when Mitsubishi complained that it sounded too similar to its now-forgotten Elante Magna model. The subsequent Lantra is remembered for debuting Hyundai's first in-house designed engines.
read more about the Hyundai Lantra

Make: Hyundai

Model: S Coupe

Released: Jul 1990

Discontinued: Mar 1996

Using the undernourished X2 Excel platform is no recipe for a sports car, and the resulting S Coupe's soft dynamics confirmed this, but the little Hyundai coupe did find an audience thanks to pleasant styling and low prices.
read more about the Hyundai S Coupe

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