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2027 Hyundai Tucson Goes Right For The RAV4 With A 42-MPG Hybrid And A Smarter Brain

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Hyundai is clearly swinging for the fences with the redesigned Tucson, and it ought to, because the segment is as competitive as ever.

Only America Is Getting Hyundai's New Tucson XRT Pro That Has Actual Mechanical Upgrades

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

You can still get a regular XRT that's mainly aesthetic differences, but the XRT Pro has more ground clearance, all-terrain tiles and new off-road tech systems.

3 Alternatives To The Hyundai Tucson That Actually Have More Horsepower

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Considering a Hyundai Tucson? Explore these three high-performing alternative SUVs that outshine the competition with much more horsepower.

Hyundai On Track To Outsell Ford For The First Time Ever This Quarter

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:25:37 +0000

A healthy portfolio of hybrid offerings is one of the big factors contributing to Hyundai's surging sales.

Hyundai's New Pleos Connect Infotainment System Is High-Tech Without Completely Losing The Plot

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

I tried Pleos in a Korean-market Hyundai Grandeur, and found it to be intuitive for such a still-touchscreen-heavy user experience.

The Korean-Market Hyundai Grandeur Looks Awesome But Sucks To Drive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The hybrid and V6 Grandeurs are probably more appealing, but with the 195-horsepower inline-4 I drove, this big sedan felt like a floaty American luxobarge.

Hyundai To Launch A Rear-Drive Performance Car By 2030, And A New High-Volume Performance Brand Between N-Line And Full-Fat N Models

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:57 +0000

The new RWD Hyundai N model will be offered with all-wheel drive, but we have no further details yet.

Hyundai Santa Fe Will Offer The Brand's First EREV Powertrain And 600-Mile Range

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:51:59 +0000

Hyundai's answer to range anxiety will see the Santa Fe become its first extended-range hybrid.

Here's How Much A 2023 Hyundai Tucson Has Depreciated Compared To Its Competitors

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson combines solid reliability with a laundry list of modern tech features, but its depreciation rate tells a slightly different story.

2027 Hyundai Tucson Looks Even Wilder Than The New Elantra

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:51:03 +0000

Hyundai revealed the radical design of the fifth-gen Tucson in Korea, but we probably won't have to wait long to get U.S.-spec details.

Here's How Much A 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Has Depreciated In 4 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0000

Wondering if it's the right time to buy or sell a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N? Check out its four-year depreciation and long-term value for money.

What Are The Known Reliability Issues With The Hyundai Smartstream 2.5L Engine?

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Hyundai's Smartstream 2.5-liter gasoline engine is used in lots of different Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products, but what are its known weak points?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Gets Less Expensive And Easier To Drift For 2026, But Where's The Ioniq 6 N Hyundai WHERE IS IT?!?

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:49:48 +0000

The Ioniq 5 N's price has been cut by $6,300, bringing the MSRP down to $59,900, and now it has an NACS port.

Dynasty, Grandeur, Equus — The Cars That Paved The Way For Hyundai's Genesis

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0000

The Genesis brand makes some popular luxury cars today, but it might not have achieved its success if it weren't for preceding Hyundai models.

Here's How Much A 2021 Hyundai Palisade Has Depreciated In Five Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Alvin Reyes) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a 291-hp V6 engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and seating for up to eight passengers. How well has it held its value?

New Hyundai Elantra Pushes The Boundaries Of Compact Sedan Design Even Further

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:29:44 +0000

Hyundai didn't play things safe when redesigning one of its best-selling cars.

641-HP Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Laps Nürburgring Faster Than An R35 GT-R

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Attainable electric cars are faster than ever, with family sedans like the Ioniq 6 N capable of blasting around the Nürburgring faster than some supercars.

Hyundai Just Patented An Electronic Gated Manual Shifter And It Might Be For More Than Fake EV Gears

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It looks like an electronic gated manual shifter that can be used both as a manual and as an automatic, and it doesn't seem to be only for EVs.

Ocean-To-Ocean Rail Route Used By Hyundai Could Make Panama Canal Shipping Obsolete

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Using rail to send vehicles across Mexico could be faster than using the Panama Canal, and according to some sources, it could be cheaper, too.

Is The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Reliable? This Is What Consumer Reports Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 18 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The Hyundai Tucson is a practical and fuel-efficient SUV, and Consumer Reports named it one of the best SUVs you can buy in 2025. But how reliable is it?