Explore Hyundai’s Future: From 2024 Onward, Including the Debut of Their First-Ever Ute!

By Jeff Gibbs

Embracing innovation with our debut electric performance vehicle, next-gen family SUVs, a pocket-friendly EV, updates to our top models… and introducing our rival to the HiLux, a robust ute!

Hyundai, a major global automotive force, is refusing to rest on its laurels. Their product-planning team is charging ahead relentlessly, gearing up for significant updates and ground-breaking releases across their line-up.

In the upcoming year, Hyundai’s showrooms are set for a whirlwind of enhancements. The i30, a small car sensation, and the Tucson, a midsized SUV gem (both among their top-selling models), are slated for updates. Additionally, a new generation of the Santa Fe, a spacious large SUV, and the debut of their pioneering all-wheel-drive/electric N car are eagerly anticipated.

Notably, the horizon gleams with the promise of more affordable Ioniq EV models, including the much-awaited Ioniq 7, poised to join its sibling, the Kia EV9, in production form. Moreover, whispers suggest that 2024 might unveil the long-anticipated rival to Toyota Hilux, marking a pivotal moment for Hyundai.

Let’s delve deeper into Hyundai’s confirmed and future models:

Confirmed models:

• Hyundai i30 (facelift)
• Hyundai i30 Sedan (hybrid and N facelift)
• Hyundai Tucson (facelift and Hybrid)
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 (facelift)
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Future models:

• Hyundai Casper EV
• Hyundai Ioniq 3
• Hyundai Ioniq 4
• Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
• Hyundai Ioniq 7
• Hyundai Electric Ute

Hyundai SEVEN Concept

The i30, a beloved small car, is in for a sourcing shift from Korea to Europe (specifically the Czech Republic) coinciding with a significant update. Hyundai Australia hints at a “slight powertrain change” for the third generation i30, including the incorporation of mild-hybrid technology, which might bring inevitable price adjustments.

The i30 Sedan Hybrid and N variants underwent a refreshing range update, with the hybrid model adopting a 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor combo from the new Kona SUV, boasting impressive fuel efficiency. The N variant, however, receives styling enhancements, new wheels, and updates to its engine mounting and suspension, while retaining its powerful 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.

The popular Tucson, receiving its first major update since its 2020 fourth-generation release, is expected to introduce a Hybrid variant. Exterior changes are subtle, but the interior gets a thorough revamp inspired by the newer Kona and Santa Fe models.

Moving up in size, the fifth-generation Santa Fe takes a bold leap with a boxy design reminiscent of the Defender. Initially available as a hybrid AWD, this iteration marks a significant leap in its entry price. The increased dimensions bring a more spacious cabin, elevated presentation, and unique features like a UV-C glovebox to fight bacteria.

The stylish and tech forward Ioniq 5 is due for a facelift in 2024, with anticipated revisions primarily focused on bumper updates while retaining its striking exterior design. Notably, the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai’s first all-wheel-drive and electric offering, promises exhilarating performance with customisable options and acceleration rivalling a Porsche Taycan Turbo.

Looking ahead, the lineup includes exciting prospects like the Casper EV, potentially becoming an affordable electric vehicle, and the Ioniq 3, speculated to be a subcompact crossover. The Ioniq 4, positioned between the 3 and 5, is expected to debut in 2026, teasing enthusiasts with the promise of smaller N models in the pipeline.

Hyundai’s commitment to electrification extends to larger models like the Ioniq 7, a spacious electric SUV sharing a platform with the Kia EV9. Additionally, the brand is discreetly working on an electric Ute, eyeing a segment currently dominated by combustion engine models.

In the realm of innovation and expansion, Hyundai’s roadmap is rich with diverse offerings, affirming their commitment to evolving automotive landscapes and embracing electrification across segments.

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