Although Hyundai has been selling the Porter for nearly half a century in Korea, the brand isn’t widely known for pickups. That started to change in 2021 when the cabover truck was joined by the Santa Cruz, a compact unibody pickup. More workhorses are on the way, one engineered with another automaker and the other … Read more
Hyundai is expanding the Ioniq 5 lineup with the new 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT, a more rugged, off-road-leaning model aimed at drivers who want a bit more capability without giving up the EV’s everyday comfort. The XRT doesn’t turn the Ioniq 5 into a rock crawler, but it pushes the electric crossover closer to adventure-ready … Read more
This might come as a surprise, but Hyundai has been experimenting with mid-engine prototypes for over a decade. Work on the RM (Racing Midship) project began in 2012, but it wasn’t until a couple of years later that the RM14 broke cover as a rear-wheel-drive Veloster with its engine mounted between the axles. The subsequent … Read more
The Hyundai Palisade has been one of the go-to choices for families seeking a roomy, upscale three-row SUV that doesn’t break the bank. For 2026, Hyundai has refined its winning formula with bold new styling, a more premium interior, and new tech that pushes the Palisade closer to luxury-brand territory. While it’s not the most … Read more
Hyundai is slashing prices on the 2026 Ioniq 5 lineup, with reductions ranging from $7,600 to $9,800 depending on the trim. The move appears aimed at offsetting cost due to the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The price adjustment means that buyers won’t feel the same financial hit now that the government … Read more
After Kia’s record-breaking performance in September—topping 80,000 units sold in a single month for the first time in the US—Hyundai is following suit. The Korean automaker reported more than 71,000 vehicles sold last month, marking its best-ever month in the US. That figure represents a 14-percent increase compared to the same month last year, when … Read more
Hyundai is recalling every first-generation Palisade because a small percentage of them might have defective seat belt buckles. The recall affects 568,580 units of 2020-2025 Palisade models—which, according to our math, is just about all of them According to the Part 573 Safety Recall Report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the vehicles … Read more
Update: Hyundai has confirmed in a preview image that its mid-size pickup would be body-on-frame, and the company even suggested that a body-on-frame SUV could be built alongside it. That image and video from the event have been added. Hyundai and General Motors unexpectedly joined forces a year ago, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for … Read more
Today in New York, Hyundai outlined its future plans. CEO José Muñoz confirmed that the automaker is working on a mid-size body-on-frame pickup truck for America, which will arrive by 2030. He also noted that there’s “potential” for a body-on-frame SUV riding on the same platform, which means Hyundai might be joining a segment Americans … Read more
Hyundai has confirmed that a new midsize pickup truck is coming to the U.S. market before the end of the decade. The news was shared by Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz during the brand’s recent CEO Investor Day event. Unlike the smaller Hyundai Santa Cruz, which rides on a unibody platform shared with the Tucson, this … Read more