Hyundai Announces 2026 Model Lineup

The new 2026 lineup features a variety of all-new models.

July 21, 2025

A dark blue full-size SUV parked on a desert road, with sleek modern styling, large alloy wheels, and a chrome-accented grille, set against a backdrop of dry desert landscape. — Hyundai has announced pricing and specifications for the 2026 Palisade, its three-row SUV, which now includes a hybrid variant and an off-road-focused XRT PRO trim.
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The following is a summary of changes to Hyundai Motor America’s new vehicle lineup for the 2026 model year. The document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop overview for the most up-to-date news on Hyundai’s vehicle lineup. To view the full guide, please visit https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/4513.

Hyundai 2026 Models

2026 Palisade – All-new Model
2026 IONIQ 9 (EV) – All-new Model
2026 IONIQ 6 N (EV) – All-new Model; Details to come
2026 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – All-new Model; Details to come
2026 IONIQ 6 (EV) – Product Enhancement Model; Details to come
2026 IONIQ 5 N (EV) – Carry-over Model
2026 IONIQ 5 (EV) – Carry-over Model
2026 Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model
2026 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
2026 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
2026 Kona (ICE) – Carry-over Model
2026 Kona Electric – Carry-over Model
2026 Venue – Carry-over Model
2026 Elantra (ICE, HEV, N-Line) – Carry-over Model
2026 Elantra N – Carry-over Model
2026 Sonata (ICE, HEV, N Line) – Carry-over Model

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