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There always seems to be something going on at Hyundai Motor Group’s U.S. headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif. Here are some of the company’s plans for the Hyundai brand in the year ahead.
New Fees
Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, all Hyundai electric models will use the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which will give Hyundai owners access to more than 17,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in North America. Existing and new Genesis EV models equipped with the current Combined Charging System (CCS) will be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network starting in the first quarter of 2025 using a Hyundai-supplied adapter.
Ioniq 5 N Charging Update
Hyundai will offer a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger or a $450 credit for use at ChargePoint’s public charging stations for customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N. This includes 2024 model years and all 2025 and later electric vehicles.
Safety
9 Hyundai Motor models won Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Its highest ratings are Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+. The 2024 models include: Elantra, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona, Palisade, Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, Sonata and Tucson.
2025 Ioniq 5 XRT released
The 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT brings modest off-road capability and a bolder, more rugged look to the Hyundai EV for the first time. The XRT joins the Ioniq 5 N performance EV to create the third Ioniq 5 model. The XRT will be produced at the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Savannah, Georgia.
The model is scheduled to arrive in dealerships in fall 2024 and will be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit when sales begin. If leased, all Ioniq 5 models are eligible for a $7,500 credit that Hyundai is offering to consumers.
2025 Santa Cruz redesign
The 2025 Santa Cruz compact pickup truck has been slightly redesigned with a bolder front end and a wider body. It is now also available in XRT trim. The interior has been completely redesigned to match its sibling, the 2025 Tucson SUV. A small but important change for the new model is that the infotainment and HVAC systems are now controlled by physical buttons and knobs.
2025 Tucson redesign
The best-selling model in Hyundai’s lineup has been given a cosmetic update and the same interior redesign as the Santa Fe pickup truck, with which it shares a chassis. Detailed review 2025 Tucson Hybrid.
Ioniq 7 Electric Car
First unveiled as a Seven Concept at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, the renamed Hyundai Ioniq 9 is expected to go on sale around 2025. Equipped with fast-charging capabilities and an all-electric range of at least 300 miles, the three-row SUV will join the Hyundai lineup in a similar size to the gas-powered Palisade. While we don’t expect coach doors and furniture-style seats to make it into the final design, the Ioniq 9 will look very different from other SUVs on the road.
Observations
The Hyundai Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands) continues to be a design leader and play an important role in bringing electric vehicles to market. Announcements for 2024 and 2025 are just the beginning for this dynamic company that is always pushing the boundaries in style and technology.
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story John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai.
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