The following is a summary of changes to the Hyundai new vehicle lineup for 2023 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop overview for the most up-to-date news on the Hyundai vehicle lineup. For regular product and news updates, please subscribe to Hyundai News Alerts. You can also visit HyundaiNews.com for the latest information on sales, pricing and technology as well as product pages for comprehensive information on specific models.
Models included in this guide are:
2023 Palisade – Product Enhancement
2023 Santa
Fe (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Kona (ICE, EV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model
2023 Venue
– Carry-over Model
2023 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model
2023 IONIQ 5 – Carry-over Model
2023 Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Elantra
N – Carry-over Model
2023 Sonata (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Sonata N Line – Carry-over Model
IONIQ HEV and PHEV – Discontinued due to a significantly expanded electrified lineup with the Elantra HEV, Sonata HEV, IONIQ 5, Kona Electric, Tucson HEV & PHEV, Santa Fe HEV & PHEV and NEXO. The IONIQ sub-brand launched with the IONIQ 5 and the next model in the lineup, IONIQ 6, was revealed globally on June 28.
Accent – Discontinued due to an expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue. Venue now serves as the entry-level model for the Hyundai brand. Sedans remain an important part of the lineup and Hyundai continues to offer Elantra and Sonata.
Veloster N – Discontinued due to new N Brand model expansion of Elantra N and Kona N.
The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is photographed in California City, Calif., March 10, 2022.
2023 Hyundai Palisade – Product Enhancement
The Palisade received a significant product enhancement for 2023. See press release for complete details.
2023 Palisade New Enhancements and Available Features
Exterior
- New front and rear bumper fascia
- New front grille
- New headlamps and daytime running lights
- New multi-spoke alloy wheel design
- Auto-dimming outside mirrors
Interior
- New instrument panel, gauge cluster and audio interface design
- New steering wheel design
- New seating surfaces and materials
- Ergo-motion massaging driver’s seat
- 2nd-row armrest angle adjuster (7 passenger, first for Hyundai)
- Heated 3rd row seats (first application for Hyundai)
- Acoustic-laminated rear door glass (SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy model)
Infotainment/Convenience Technology
- 12.3-inch navigation with 720p resolution
- Digital, full-display center rearview mirror (first application for Hyundai)
- WiFi hotspot (first application for Hyundai)
- Digital Key 2 Touch (compatible with iPhone and Android)
- New Bluelink features (see Bluelink detail)
- Enhanced USB-C ports replace USB-A ports (quicker charging up to 3 amps)
- Enhanced wireless device charging (from 5W to 15W)
- Enhanced dynamic voice recognition
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
- Highway Driving Assist
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
Passive Safety Technology
- Standard rear side-impact airbags
2023 Hyundai Palisade – Product Enhancement | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Trims | ||||
XRT | Not Available | > | New | |
SEL Convenience | Available | > | Not Available | |
Mechanical | ||||
Tow Mode | Not Available | > | New (On AWD equipped vehicles) | |
Exterior | ||||
Front and rear bumpers | - | > | New (Standard) | |
Front grille | - | > | New (Standard) | |
Headlights and DRLs | - | > | New (Standard) | |
Alloy wheels | - | > | New designs | |
Auto-dimming side mirrors | > | New (Standard) | ||
Hydro-phobic door windows | > | New (SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy) | ||
LED Taillights | SEL Conv and up | > | SEL, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Sunroof (conventional-type) | SEL, SEL Conv, SEL Prem | > | SEL Prem and XRT |
Safety | |||
FCA enhancements | FCA with Ped Detection | > | FCA with Ped/Cyc/Car with Junction Turning (JT) on SE, SEL FCA with Ped/Cyc/Car with (JT), Junction Crossing (JC), Lane-Change Oncoming (LO), Lane-Change Side (LS) on SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Highway Driving Assist enhancements | HDA 1 on SEL Prem. and up | > | HDA 1 on SE, SEL; HDA 2 on SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Smart Cruise Control enhancements | Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go | > | Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (NSCC-C) Standard |
Surround View Monitor, Blind Spot View Monitor | Limited and Calligraphy | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse | - | > | New (Calligraphy) |
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | - | > | New (Standard) |
Rear 2nd Row side-impact airbags | > | New (Standard; total airbag count increases from 7→9) |
Interior/Convenience | |||
Upper dashboard | - | > | New (Standard) |
Instrument cluster and audio fascia | > | New (Standard) | |
Switches/buttons for AVN, convenience items | > | New (Standard) | |
Floor console, dash, door panel trim | > | New (Standard) | |
Steering wheel | > | New (Standard) | |
Acoustic front side glass | > | SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Rear side window sunshades | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror | > | Standard (EC rearview mirror on SE; EC+Homelink on SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy) | |
H-Tex™ seating surfaces | > | New (SEL, SEL Premium, XRT) | |
Leather seating surfaces | > | Limited | |
Premium Nappa leather seating surfaces | > | Calligraphy | |
8-way power front passenger seat | > | SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Ventilated 1st row and 2nd row captain's chairs | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Heated and Ventilated 2nd row bench seats | > | New (SEL Premium + Bench Seat) | |
Heated 3rd row seats | > | New (Limited, Calligraphy) | |
2nd row captain's chairs wing-out headrests | > | New (Calligraphy) | |
Driver’s 4-way lumbar support | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Hands-free smart liftgate with auto open | > | SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Ultrasonic ROA | > | SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy | |
Wireless phone charger | > | SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy (Increased wireless charging power 5Wà15W) | |
Proximity Key w/push-button start & remote engine start | > | Standard | |
Front parking sensors | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Multimedia/ Tech/Audio | |||
AVNT enhancement | 8” display audio on SE, SEL, SEL Conv; 10.25” navigation on SEL Prem, Limited, and Calligraphy - | > | New 12.3” touchscreen navigation (Standard) |
12.3 digital instrument cluster | Limited and Calligraphy | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Full display rearview mirror | > | New (Calligraphy) | |
Remote Smart Parking Assist | > | New (Calligraphy) | |
Digital Key 2 Touch | > | New (SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy); Digital Key 2 works with iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones) | |
Harman Kardon premium audio system | Limited and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | > | New (Standard) | |
Bluelink Enhancements | > | New (Standard) | |
USB-C ports | USB-A | > | USB-C (Standard; USB-C charge ports replace USB-A, 1x data/charge port remains USB-A) |
OTA Map Updates | Not available | > | Standard |
Color | |||
Robust Emerald (R8N) | > | New (Calligraphy) | |
Rainforest (R2F) | Available | > | Not Available |
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe – Carry-over Model | |||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | |
Trims | |||
SEL Convenience | Available | > | Not Available |
XRT | Built on SEL + Convenience Package trim | > | Built on SEL trim |
Exterior | |||
Black Grille | SE, XRT | > | SE, SEL, XRT |
Silver Painted Front Bumper Accent | SE | > | SE, SEL |
Silver Painted Fr/Rr Lower Skid Plate Accents | SE | > | SE, SEL |
Black Lower Door Garnish | SE | > | SE, SEL |
Silver Grille | SEL and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited |
Chrome Fr/Rr Bumper Accents | SEL and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited |
Chrome Lower Door Garnish Accent | SEL and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited |
Chrome Fr/Rr Lower Skid Plate Accent | SEL and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited |
Satin Chrome Door Handles | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Acoustic Laminated Front Side Glass | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy |
Puddle Lamps | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy |
Interior/Convenience | |||
H-Tex™ Seating Surfaces | Not Available | > | XRT, SEL Premium |
Power Release (Folding) 2nd Row Seats | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy |
12.3” digital instrument cluster | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy |
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy |
HomeLink Functionality | SEL Convenience and up | > | Limited, Calligraphy |
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Manual Rear Sunshades | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Curve Control | SEL Premium and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Highway Driving Assist | SEL Premium and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Surround View Monitor | Limited and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Blind-Spot View Monitor | Limited and up | > | SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Hands-Free Power Liftgate w/ Hands-Free Auto Open | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Dual Auto Temperature Control w/ Auto Defogger | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Multimedia/ Tech/Audio | |||
10.25” Touchscreen Navigation | SEL Premium and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | SEL Premium and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
Hyundai Digital Key | SEL Convenience and up | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
OTA Map Updates | Not available | > | SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy |
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV – Carry-over Model, For 23MY, Santa Fe HEV production moves from Ulsan | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Interior/ Convenience | ||||
H-Tex™ Seating Surfaces | Not Available | > | SEL Premium | |
Surround View Monitor | Limited | > | SEL Prem, Limited | |
Blind-Spot View Monitor | Limited | > | SEL Prem, Limited | |
Highway Driving Assist | SEL Premium and up | > | Standard | |
Multimedia/ Tech/Audio | ||||
10.25” Touchscreen Navigation | SEL Premium and up | > | Standard | |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | SEL Premium and up | > | Standard | |
OTA Map Updates | Not Available | > | Standard | |
Color | ||||
Hampton Gray, Calypso Red, Stormy Sea | Not Available | > | Available (For 23MY, ICE exterior colors are available for HEV) | |
White color change | Quartz White (WW8) | > | Serenity White Pearl (W6H) |
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Interior/ Convenience | ||||
Highway Driving Assist | Limited | > | Standard | |
Multimedia/ Tech/Audio | ||||
10.25” Touchscreen Navigation | Limited | > | Standard | |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | Limited | > | Standard | |
OTA Map Updates | Not Available | > | Standard |
Colors | |||
White color change | Quartz White (WW8) - | > | Serenity White Pearl (W6H) |
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2023 Hyundai Tucson – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Trims | ||||
SEL with Premium Package (ICE) | Optional package for ICE SEL trim | > | Not Available | |
Mechanical | ||||
Engine Features → Emission Control System | 2.5L ICE = ULEV/SULEV | > | 2.5L ICE = SULEV | |
Exterior | ||||
Panoramic Sunroof | Standard on Limited trim | > | Standard on N Line and Limited | |
XRT badge | Not Available | > | XRT badge added to liftgate (XRT trim only) | |
Interior | ||||
H-Tex™ seating surfaces | Not Available | > | Replaces cloth for SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, and HEV SEL Convenience | |
Multimedia | ||||
10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0) | Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV) | > | ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited | |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV) | ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited | ||
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® | Wireless: SE, SEL, Blue, SEL + Convenience Package, SEL + Premium Package, XRT, N Line Wired: Limited (ICE and HEV/PHEV) | Wireless: SE, SEL, SEL + Convenience Package (ICE) Wired: SEL Convenience (HEV), XRT, N Line, Limited (ICE and HEV/PHEV) |
Convenience | ||||
Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting | Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up | > | Standard on SEL/Blue, SEL Convenience, XRT, N Line, Limited | |
Wireless device charging | Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up | > | ICE: Standard on SEL, SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, N Line, Limited HEV/PHEV: Standard on all | |
Hyundai Digital Key 1 (NFC) | Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up | > | ICE: Standard on SEL, SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, N Line, Limited HEV/PHEV: Standard on all | |
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control | Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV) | > | ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited | |
HomeLink universal garage door opener | Included with auto-dimming rearview mirror | > | Remains on XRT, N Line, and all Limited auto-dimming mirrors | |
Safety | ||||
FCA with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Colors | ||||
White color change | Quartz White (WW8) | > | Serenity White Pearl (W6H) |
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2023 Hyundai Kona, Kona N – Carry-over Models | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Trims | ||||
N Line w/ Tech Package | Available | > | Not Available | |
Exterior | ||||
Power Sunroof | SEL Conv, N Line Tech, Limited | > | SEL Conv, N Line, Limited | |
Premium dark gray body cladding | SEL Conv, Limited | > | Limited | |
Heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators | SEL and up | > | Standard | |
Interior | ||||
Power Driver’s Seat | N Line, Limited, N | > | SEL, SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N | |
Power windows with front auto-down/up | SEL Conv and up | > | SEL, SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N | |
10.25” navigation (AVN) | Limited, N | > | SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N | |
OTA Map Updates | Not Available | > | SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N | |
Rear USB outlet | Limited, N | > | Standard | |
Safety | ||||
Blind-spot Collision Avoidance-Assist | SEL and up | > | Standard | |
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist | SEL and up | > | Standard | |
Safe Exit Warning | SEL and up | > | Standard | |
Convenience | ||||
Highway Driving Assist | N Line Tech, Limited | > | Limited | |
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | N Line Tech, Limited | > | Limited |
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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Trims | ||||
SE, SEL, Limited | SEL, SEL Convenience Package, Limited | > | Renamed to SE, SEL, Limited | |
Interior | ||||
8-way power driver seat with lumbar | SEL Convenience and up | > | Standard | |
Heated front seats | SEL Convenience and up | > | Standard | |
Power windows with front auto-down/up | SEL Convenience and up | > | Standard | |
Rear USB port | Limited | > | Standard | |
10.25” navigation (AVN) | Limited | > | SEL, Limited | |
OTA Map Updates | Not Available | > | SEL, Limited |
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Trims | ||||
NIGHT trim | Not Available | > | New NIGHT trim added | |
Interior | ||||
HomeLink functionality | Included with auto-dimming rearview mirror on SEL Premium and Limited | > | Only included with auto-dimming rearview mirror on Limited | |
Multimedia/ Technology | ||||
10.25”-wide Navigation Touchscreen Display | Only on Limited trim | > | SEL Premium, Limited | |
Dynamic Voice Recognition | Only on Limited trim | > | SEL Premium, Limited | |
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | Only on Limited trim | SEL Premium, Limited | ||
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Curve Control | Only on Limited trim | > | SEL Premium, Limited | |
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Only on Limited trim | > | SEL Premium, Limited | |
Safety | ||||
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Safe Exit Warning | Standard on SEL and up | > | Standard on all models | |
Colors | ||||
White color change | Ice White (WSS) | > | Atlas White (SAW) | |
Mojave Sand color replacement | Mojave Sand (TSM) | > | California Sand (NSD) |
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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Mechanical | ||||
Battery Heating System | Standard with HTRAC AWD-equipped models | > | Standard for all IONIQ 5 | |
Battery preconditioning function | Not Available | > | Standard for all IONIQ 5 (Enabled when EV fast charger destination is set in the onboard navigation) | |
Towing capacity | 1,650-lb. towing capacity (excl SE Standard Range RWD) | > | 2,300-lb. towing capacity (excl SE Standard Range RWD) | |
Fuel Economy / EPA Estimates | ||||
All-Electric Range | AWD models: 256 miles | > | AWD models: 266 miles | |
MPGe (City/Highway/Combined) | AWD models: 110/87/98 | > | AWD models: 113/90/101 | |
Exterior | ||||
Projector-type LED headlights and front LED accent lighting | Standard for SEL, Limited trims | > | Standard for Limited trim | |
Multimedia | ||||
NFC Digital Key 1 | Standard for Limited trim | > | Standard for SEL, Limited trims (Digital Key 1 Android only) | |
Safety | ||||
Seatbelt reminder (driver only → 5 seats) | Not Available | > | Standard for all IONIQ 5 |
Colors | ||||
Gravity Gold Matte | Not Available | > | New for 23MY |
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2023 Hyundai Elantra, Elantra N – Carry-over Models | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Mechanical | ||||
N Line Manual Transmission | Standard | > | Not Available | |
Exterior | ||||
Wheels | SEL Conv: 16” Alloy | > | SEL Conv: 17” Alloy | |
Interior | ||||
Driver instrument cluster | SEL Conv: Analog + 4.2” TFT N Line: Analog / 4.2” TFT | > | SEL Conv: 10.25” TFT-LCD N Line: 10.25” TFT-LCD (Required with Navigation) | |
Multimedia | ||||
10.25” Navigation | SEL Conv: None N Line: None | > | SEL Conv: Standard N Line: Standard | |
Packaging | ||||
SEL Premium Package | Available on Elantra 2.0L engine | > | Not Available |
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2023 Hyundai NEXO – Carry-over Model with No Changes
2023 Hyundai Venue – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
Safety | ||||
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – Door logic type | Not Available | > | Added as standard equipment | |
Interior / Convenience | ||||
Wireless Phone Charging | Not Available | > | Added to Limited trim | |
Instrument cluster display | Standard 3.5” mono display | > | Standard 4.2” color display | |
Map lamp | Optional | > | Standard | |
Center console armrest | Optional | > | Standard |
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2023 Hyundai Sonata – Carry-over Model | ||||
ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY | CHANGE TO ‘23 MY | ||
ICE Models | ||||
Exterior | ||||
Compact Spare Tire | Available on Sonata N Line | > | Tire mobility kit | |
Interior / Convenience | ||||
10.25” Navigation on SEL, SEL Convenience trims | 8” Display Audio | > | 10.25” Navigation system w/ Dynamic Voice Recognition (DVR) | |
Highway Driving Assist | Available SEL Plus | > | N/A (Limited Trim and N Line only) | |
Sonata HEV |
Exterior |
Solar roof (HEV Limited) | Available | > | Panoramic Sunroof |
Interior / Convenience | ||||
10.25” Navigation SEL Trim | 8” Display Audio | > | 10.25” Navigation system w/ Dynamic Voice Recognition (DVR) |
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Disclaimer: While the information contained in this document was correct at the time of posting, specifications and equipment can change. No warranty or guarantee is being extended in this document, and Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact your Hyundai dealer for current vehicle specifications.
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