Hyundai 2019 Model Year Changes

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2019 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news. For additional product updates please subscribe to Hyundai News Alerts. You can also visit HyundaiNews.com for latest news on sales, pricing and technology. Please visit the product pages at HyundaiNews.com for more complete information. The models included in this guide are:

2019 Veloster – All New 2019 Veloster N – All New 2019 – All New with name change: 2018 Santa Fe Sport → 2019 Santa Fe 2019 – All New 2019 Electric – All New 2019 – Redesigned (Mid-cycle Refresh) 2019 – Carryover 2019 – Redesigned (Mid-cycle Refresh) 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT – Carryover 2019 Hyundai – Carryover 2019 – Carryover 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid – Carryover 2019 Hyundai Kona – Carryover 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL – Name change: 2018 Santa Fe → 2019 Santa Fe XL

2019 – All New The Veloster is an all-new model for 2019. High performance N model added to the lineup.

2019 Veloster Product Overview

Unique and Innovative Styling

• Sleek coupe hatchback profile w/ hidden rear door on passenger side (2+1 design)

• New driver-oriented asymmetric interior layout with available two-tone roof

• LED Daytime Running Lights, Headlights & Taillights

Improved Dynamics

• Standard Nu 2.0L Atkinson Cycle with a 6-speed M/T or A/T

• Enhanced 1.6 Turbo-GDI with a 6-speed M/T or 7-speed DCT

• Standard multi-link rear suspension

Advanced Safety Features

• Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

• Standard Lane Keep Assist

• Standard Driver Attention Alert

• Available Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

• Available Smart Cruise Control

Advanced Technology & Connectivity

• Available 8” Display Audio and 8’’ Navigation System

• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™ & Next Generation Blue Link®

• Infinity® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi® Music Restoration Technology

• Heads-up Display

• Wireless Device Charging (Qi format)

2019 Hyundai Veloster N – All New The Veloster N is an all-new high-performance model for 2019.

• Veloster N model demonstrates performance potential for Line-up in the U.S.

• 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with up to 275 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque

• Electronically-controlled suspension with multiple track-tuned driving modes

• N model integrated body design details clearly differentiate from Veloster line

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe – All New The Santa Fe is all new and has a name change: 2018 Santa Fe Sport → 2019 Santa Fe

2019 Santa Fe Product Overview

Differentiated Styling

• Robust front design with stacked lighting elements

• LED headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights and turn signal lights

• Practical interior design with premium styling and graceful surfaces throughout the cabin

Capable Driving Dynamics

• Standard 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder engine and Idle, Stop & Go (ISG)

• Optional 2.0L turbocharged with ISG

• All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic

• 17”, 18” and 19” alloy wheels

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection • Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Safe Exit Assist

• Rear Occupant Alert

• Driver Attention Warning

• Surround View Monitor

Technology & Connectivity

• 7” Display Audio and 8” Navigation System

• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™

• Next Generation Blue Link®

• Infinity® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi® Music Restoration Technology

• Heads-up Display

• Wireless Device Charging

• 7” TFT LCD instrument cluster

2019 Hyundai NEXO – All New

The NEXO is the next-generation vehicle from Hyundai.

NEXO is the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio and marks Hyundai’s continued momentum toward having the industry’s most diverse CUV powertrain lineup.

Dedicated Architecture

For the first time ever, Hyundai’s is built on a dedicated vehicle architecture. This architecture has many benefits including:

• Lighter weight

• Improved power-to-weight ratio

• Faster acceleration from 0 to 60 mph than the Tucson FCEV

• More cabin space

• Allows the battery to be relocated to the trunk

• Improved fuel cell system layout

NEXO vs. Tucson Fuel Cell System Architecture • NEXO’s fuel cell stack and battery have more net power to supply a more powerful motor

• NEXO’s powertrain is lighter and has improved packaging

• Improved hydrogen storage tanks

Powertrain Improvements

• NEXO’s powertrain is lighter and takes up less space compared with Tucson FCEV

• More efficient

• Better module integration

• Smaller

• Lighter

Drivability

• Peak acceleration is increased by 25 percent compared with Tucson FCEV

• NEXO accelerates from 0 to 60 mph 20 percent faster than Tucson FCEV

• NEXO has more torque than the Tucson FCEV

Range

• NEXO has 40 percent more range than the Tucson FCEV

• NEXO has an estimated range of 370 miles compared with the Tucson FCEV 265 miles

Quiet and Comfortable Driving Characteristics

• NEXO maintains the quiet and comfortable driving characteristics of the Tucson FCEV

• All of the NEXO’s moving parts are inside the engine bay which isolates the noise to one area

Durability

• NEXO has the same level of durability as internal combustion engine vehicles

Hydrogen Storage

• NEXO’s storage system is lighter than the Tucson FCEV

• NEXO’s storage system has world-class storage density

• NEXO can be refueled within five minutes

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric – All New The 2019 Kona Electric is an Eco CUV with an impressive 250 miles of estimated range.

2019 Kona Electric Overview

Modern, High-Tech Eco Design

• Future-focused, modern presence with geometric body form and sporty contours

• Practical interior design with two-two color options and an available contrast-roof

• LED Daytime Running Lights, Headlights & Taillights

Power, Electric Propulsion

• 150 kW (201 HP) Electric Powertrain with 290 lb-ft of torque

• EV Fast Charger

• Standard 17” Alloy Wheel with Low Rolling Resistance Tires

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist • Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Driver Attention Warning

• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go

• High Beam Assist

Technology & Connectivity

• 7” Display Audio and 8” Navigation System with EV Technology Display

• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™

• Next Generation Blue Link® with Remote Charge Access

• Infinity® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi® Music Restoration Technology

• Heads-up Display

• Wireless Device Charging

• Shift-by-Wire

2019 Hyundai Tucson – Redesigned (Mid-cycle Refresh) The redesigned 2019 Tucson enters the highly competitive compact CUV market with upgrades inside and out, including a new cascading grille, new center stack design, more advanced safety features and available Qi wireless charging.

CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO ITEM NOTES (‘18MY) (‘19MY)

Mechanical 2.4L engine 1.6L Turbo with 7- Available on Value  Discontinued applied, delivers speed DCT more horsepower 2.4L engine with 6- Available on Sport  Available on SEL & up A/T New! Standard on 2.4L Idle, Stop & Go Not Available  only

Electronic parking Not Available  New! Standard brake Exterior 17” & 19” alloy LED headlights &  New Designs wheels taillights 18” alloy wheels Heated side mirrors  New! Available on SEL Shark-fin antenna Limited & up  Standard Rain-sensing New! Available on Ltd. Not Available  wipers w/ Ult. Pkg. Expanded HID Headlights w/ Limited with  Discontinued application of LED DBL Ultimate Package headlights LED DRLs & Available on SEL   Available on Sport & up halogen fog lights LED headlights & Available on Limited  Available on Sport & up taillights  Heated side Standard  Available on Value & up mirrors Side mirrors with Available on SEL turn signal  Available on Limited & up indicators Plus  Interior Compass (on rear Available on SEL Feature available  Discontinued view mirror) Plus & Limited in cluster display Multimedia 7” Display Audio w/ Available SEL & up Standard AA & ACP  Blue Link® Available on SEL Available on Value & up Connected Car Plus & Limited & up 

nd New! Available on SEL & 2 row USB outlet Not Available  up Wireless device New! Available on Not Available charging  Limited & up Low feature usage, Available on SE CD Player Discontinued competitive Value  application Advanced Safety Forward Collision- FCA (Sensor- Avoidance Assist fusion) available on  Standard (Camera-sensor) Limited w/ Ult. Pkg. Lane Keeping Not Available  New! Standard Assist Surround View New! Available on Not Available  Monitor Limited & up Smart Cruise New! Available on Ltd. Control with Stop & Not Available  w/ Ult. Pkg. Go Driver Attention Not Available  New! Standard Warning

New! Available on Ltd. High Beam Assist Not Available  w/ Ult. Pkg. Packaging Features SEL Plus Available  Discontinued repackaged, Value trim repositioned Value Available  Repositioned Feature enhanced Color Application White (TW3), Brown (M8N) and Not Available  New! Available Blue (R2U) exterior colors

2019 Hyundai Accent – Carryover

CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO ITEM NOTES (‘18MY) (‘19MY)

Exterior Included on Chrome grille LIMITED  Standard on SE Included on Fog lights LIMITED  Included on SEL Chrome beltline Included on molding LIMITED  Included on SEL

LED headlights Not Available  Included on LIMITED Included on Chrome grille LIMITED  Standard (SE)

2019 Hyundai Elantra – Redesigned The Elantra is redesigned for 2019. More information will be provided this summer.

2019 Hyundai Elantra GT – Carryover Information will be provided this fall.

2019 – Carryover

CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO ITEM NOTES (’18MY) (’19MY)

Mechanical Carryover Exterior

Carryover Interior

Carryover Multimedia

Point of Interest HERE, Server-based New POI search Google POI Search  Search Voice Recognition database Safety

Combined with Driver Attention Not available  Available Lane Keep Assist Warning System

Combined with HID High Beam Assist Not available  Available or LED headlights Colors

Carryover Ioniq Hybrid Packaging

Adds from 2018MY:

AEB w/ pedestrian detection Increased SEL  Lane Keep Assist application of AEB

Smart Cruise Control

Driver Attention Warning

Now standard on SEL Tech Available  Not available SEL

Increased Limited Adds from 2018MY: application of AEB AEB w/ pedestrian detection

Lane Keep Assist

Smart Cruise Control

Driver Attention Warning

High Beam Assist Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Packaging

Adds from 2018MY: Ability to use Plug-in Hybrid  remote charge Blue Link Connected Car management Services

Adds from 2018MY:

Blue Link Connected Car Services

AEB w/ pedestrian detection

Lane Keep Assist Increased Limited Smart Cruise Control application of AEB

Driver Attention Warning

High Beam Assist

Removes from 2018MY:

Integrated Memory System Ioniq Electric Packaging

Adds from 2018MY: Ioniq Electric  Driver Attention Warning Limited High Beam Assist

2019 Hyundai Sonata – Carryover from 2018 Mid-model Year Enhancement The 2018 Mid-model Year Enhancement carries over for 2019. The only change for the 2019 model year is “+” edition nomenclature has been dropped for the names. The feature enhancements and technology packages remain.

The Sonata SEL and Sport are still equipped with these new comfort and convenience features

 Sport mesh grille and front fascia  Dual automatic temperature control  Floor console-mounted rear vents  Qi wireless phone charging  Heated steering wheel  Auto up/down driver window

Sonata Sport with Tech Package still has the following advanced active safety features:

 Automatic Emergency Braking  Lane Keeping Assist  Smart Cruise Control with start/stop  Electronic Parking Brake with auto vehicle hold

The 2019 Sonata Limited still comes with all these features:

 Automatic Emergency Braking  Lane Keeping Assist  Smart Cruise Control with start/stop  Electronic Parking Brake with auto vehicle hold  Sport mesh grille and front fascia  Qi wireless phone charging  Heated steering wheel

The 2019 Sonata Limited with Ultimate Package still comes with all these features.

 Sport mesh grille and front fascia  Panoramic sunroof

The 2019 Sonata Limited 2.0T is still equipped with these new comfort and convenience features

 Panoramic sunroof (replaces conventional sunroof)

The 2019 Sonata Eco

 There are no changes to the Sonata Eco model for the 2019 model year

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Carryover New standard features on the Limited trim include:  Automatic Emergency Braking  Lane Keeping Assist  Smart Cruise Control with start/stop  Electronic Parking Brake with auto vehicle hold

2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid – Carryover  No changes for 2019 model year

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL – Carryover with Name Change The 2019 Santa Fe XL is a carryover model with a new name: 2018 Santa Fe → 2019 Santa Fe XL

CHANGE TO CHANGE TO ITEM CHANGE FROM (‘18MY) (‘19MY) (‘20MY)

Name Santa Fe Sport Santa Fe None

Model Name Application Santa Fe All-new model with Santa Fe XL new name

CHANGE TO ITEM CHANGE FROM (’18MY) NOTES (’19MY)

Safety & Technology Available with 8” Navigation

Adds upgraded, faster processor, mixed AVN 5.0 Not Available Removes CD Player  AM/FM, SiriusXM presets, navigation

with 2D and Bird View, and HD Radio Traffic Packaging SE Ultimate SE Ultimate with Tech Available Discontinued Package  Limited Base

2019 Hyundai Kona – Carryover

CHANGE FROM CHANGE TO ITEM NOTES (‘18MY) (‘19MY)

Exterior Available on SEL Deletes Silver Contrast Roof with three exterior Available on SEL with option colors  two exterior colors Shark-fin Roof Not Available Antenna SEL Tech Package  (And Above)

Remains included with Conventional Available on SEL Deleted from SEL Tech; deleted from Limited and Sunroof Tech, Limited  Limited & Ultimate; Ultimate trims Standalone option on Ultimate Interior Dual Front USB Not Available Replaces front 12V Outlets  Standard outlet Infinity Premium Available on

Audio Ultimate Available on SEL  Tech(And Above) Blue Link Available on Available on SEL Connected Car Ultimate  Tech(And Above) Safety and Technology Forward Collision- Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist Not Available with Pedestrian Avoidance Assist  Standard Detection on Ultimate Lane Keeping Available on SEL

Assist Tech & Ultimate  Standard Driver Attention Available on SEL

Warning Tech & Ultimate  Standard Packaging

Limited Trim Builds off SEL  Builds off SEL Tech

Sunroof Package Not Available  Available on Ultimate Color Application Sunset Orange Not Available  Available