Hyundai Motor Company, established in 1967, often referred to the Hyundai Motors or Hyundai, is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms, Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries, with a yearly production capacity of 1.6 million units. Hyundai is the parent of the luxury-oriented Genesis brand and Kia. Today we will learn about the various types of Hyundai vehicles, particularly available in the country.

Hyundai Motor America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Company, started selling cars on 20 February 1986 in the United States. The first vehicle sold was a single-model, subcompact Hyundai Excel.

Passenger cars
The various Hyundai models that fall in this category are:

Hyundai Accent
It is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. The Accent name is a short-form of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology. This car comes with good tech features and roomy seats. In addition, it has got excellent gas mileage and an easy-to-use infotainment system. The only disadvantage of this vehicle is that it has unsupportive seats and an undersized trunk.

Hyundai Elantra
This compact car was produced in 1990 and offered a refined powertrain, a user-friendly touch screen, a polished, straightforward infotainment system, and refined handling.

Hyundai Ioniq
It is a compact liftback marketed and manufactured by Hyundai. It is being sold in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric variants, though it is marketed as the first automobile to be produced without a standard combustion engine. It offers great gas mileage, spacious front seats, and high-tech standard features. The Ioniq Electric was discontinued for the year 2022.

Hyundai Sonata
It has been manufactured and produced by Hyundai since 1985, under the mid-size car segment. Its body style is a 4-door Sedan, and it comes with attractive and comfortable features such as a smooth ride, decent gas mileage, and an easy-to-use infotainment system. But it is not as sporty as its rivals.

SUVs/CUVs
The various Hyundai SUVs/CUVs available are:

Hyundai Ioniq 5
It is a battery-electric compact crossover SUV manufactured by the company. It offers impressive and advanced driving dynamic features, potent powertrains, and a comfortable interior.

Hyundai Santa Fe
It has been produced by Hyundai since 2000 and falls in the Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) category. It has a spacious, upscale interior, high-tech advanced safety, standard features, and solid handling; however, it has an underwhelming gas engine.

Hyundai Palisade
This vehicle falls under the mid-size crossover SUV category. This vehicle is among the largest in the Hyundai fleet, with a wheelbase of 114.2 inches and 196.1 inches in length. It offers a long list of advanced and standard features and a comfortable and convenient ride. But it has moderate fuel economy ratings.

Hyundai Kona
This subcompact crossover SUV offers a balanced ride, a user-friendly infotainment system, and refined cabin materials. However, it has a small cargo capacity and below-average rear-seat space.

Luxury car
Genesis G80
It is a luxury mid-size car manufactured by the luxury segment – Genesis of Hyundai Motor Company. As compared to the other high-end auto companies, this Genesis car offers luxury and comfort, giving you a great driving experience at a relatively low price. The other models available are G90 and G70.

Pickup Truck
Hyundai Santa Cruz
This latest Hyundai model has the beneficial features of a traditional pickup truck and SUV, making it the first Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV) to hit the market. This compact pickup truck is based on the Tucson crossover SUV and utilizes a unibody chassis design compared to the ladder frame used by most pickup trucks. The sports vehicle can comfortably accommodate five people. And the interior looks rugged yet sophisticated, fitted with basic and high-quality features. 

Most Hyundai models come with advanced features and user-friendly infotainment technology. But still, it is suggested to look at all the aspects and safety features to make an informed decision. A test drive also helps in the decision-making process. If you are confused, it is advised to make a list of the features you want in a car and ask an expert for help. If you already know the car you want, you can easily compare its prices across online and offline stores. Do thorough research before you go for a purchase.