South Korea · founded 1967

Hyundai Model History

South Korea's largest automaker — a value-brand newcomer that became a global power, now spanning the Elantra, Tucson, and the electric Ioniq line.

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The complete catalog

Models

Elantra
Hyundai's long-running compact — seven generations from 1990 to today, now topped by the performance Elantra N.
Compact car · 1990–present
35 model years
Pony
Hyundai's first mass-produced car — a Giugiaro-styled rear-drive subcompact, never federalized for the US.
Subcompact car · 1975–1990
Excel
Hyundai's first US-market car — a cheap, front-drive subcompact that set first-year import sales records.
Subcompact car · 1986–1994
Sonata
Hyundai's mid-size sedan and long-time volume leader — from a humble 1989 import to a turbocharged N Line.
Mid-size car · 1989–present
Accent
Hyundai's entry-level subcompact, successor to the Excel — a value-priced staple for nearly three decades.
Subcompact car · 1995–2022
Azera
Hyundai's near-luxury full-size sedan, slotting above the Sonata as a value flagship.
Full-size car · 2006–2017
XG350
An early-2000s near-luxury Hyundai sedan (XG300 then XG350), forerunner to the Azera.
Full-size car · 2001–2005
Equus
Hyundai's flagship full-size luxury sedan in the US — later folded into the standalone Genesis marque.
Full-size luxury car · 2011–2016
Tiburon
Hyundai's affordable front-drive sport coupe (Tiburon, from 'shark') — successor to the Scoupe.
Sports car · 1997–2008
Genesis Coupe
Hyundai's rear-drive sport coupe — a genuine enthusiast car, distinct from the Genesis luxury marque.
Sports car · 2010–2016
Veloster
A quirky asymmetric three-door hatch-coupe — and the home of the breakthrough performance Veloster N.
Sports car · 2012–2022
Tucson
Hyundai's compact crossover — its global best-seller, from a modest 2005 SUV to a boldly styled current car.
Compact SUV · 2005–present
Santa Fe
Hyundai's first SUV and long-running mid-size crossover — sized from compact to three-row over its life.
Mid-size SUV · 2001–present
Palisade
Hyundai's flagship three-row family SUV — a roomy, upscale crossover above the Santa Fe.
Mid-size SUV · 2020–present
Kona
Hyundai's subcompact crossover — offered with a hot Kona N and an early mainstream electric Kona Electric.
Subcompact SUV · 2018–present
Venue
Hyundai's smallest and most affordable crossover, positioned below the Kona as an entry SUV.
Subcompact SUV · 2020–present
Veracruz
An upscale three-row crossover of the late 2000s, positioned above the Santa Fe before the Palisade.
Mid-size SUV · 2007–2012
Santa Cruz
Hyundai's car-based compact unibody pickup — a Tucson-related rival to the Ford Maverick.
Compact pickup truck · 2022–present
Entourage
Hyundai's short-lived minivan — a rebadged Kia Sedona that gave Hyundai a brief entry in the segment.
Minivan · 2007–2009
Ioniq (hatchback)
Hyundai's dedicated efficient hatchback — offered as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric.
Compact car · 2017–2022
Ioniq 5
Hyundai's breakthrough electric crossover on the dedicated E-GMP platform, including the hot Ioniq 5 N.
Electric SUV · 2022–present
Ioniq 6
A streamlined electric 'streamliner' sedan on the E-GMP platform, the aerodynamic companion to the Ioniq 5.
Electric car · 2023–present
Nexo
Hyundai's hydrogen fuel-cell crossover — a low-volume, zero-emission SUV sold mainly in California.
Electric SUV · 2019–present

Other makes

Models

Elantra

Pony

Excel

Sonata

Accent

Azera

XG350

Equus

Tiburon

Genesis Coupe

Veloster

Tucson

Santa Fe

Palisade

Kona

Venue

Veracruz

Santa Cruz

Entourage

Ioniq (hatchback)

Ioniq 5

Ioniq 6

Nexo