New Hyundai Models

The Elantra compact sedan should appeal to value- and safety-conscious buyers, as its price undercuts many in its class. Its trim levels are the entry-level GLS and better-equipped SE; competitors include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cobalt. 

Hyundai's new Genesis full-size sedan takes aim at established luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class with its rear-wheel-drive layout, available V-8 power and upscale features. Competitive pricing should enhance the Genesis' appeal when it hits dealerships in summer 2008. Primary competitors include the Buick Lucerne, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. 

A year after rocking the U.S. with its Genesis luxury sedan (Cars.com's 2009 Car of the Year), Hyundai has launched a sport coupe of the same name. Though the cars seem utterly different in character, they share a rear-wheel-drive platform and an engine. Positioned as an affordable sports car, the Genesis coupe is in a price class with the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan 370Z and such. Like the luxurious Genesis sedan, however, Hyundai hopes it will go toe-to-toe with the Infiniti G37 coupe, one of the benchmarks used during the new car's development. 

Hyundai's mainstream family sedan, the Sonata, has been redesigned for the 2009 model year. Changes include revised exterior styling, a new interior and available four-cylinder and V-6 engines that both gain more power and are also more fuel-efficient. Competitors include popular models like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. 

Available as base GS and sporty SE two-door hatchbacks or a GLS four-door sedan, the Accent competes with economy cars like the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. The compact car comes standard with six airbags and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Both models include a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, which is one of the industry's longest.  

Available as base Blue, GS and sporty SE two-door hatchbacks or a GLS four-door sedan, the Accent competes with economy cars like the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. The compact car comes standard with six airbags and a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. All models include a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty.  

Hyundai's full-size sedan is available as a base GLS and top-shelf Limited. The Azera competes with large sedans like the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 and Buick Lucerne. Available luxuries include a powered tilt/telescoping steering column, a powered rear sunshade and leather upholstery. 

Hyundai's full-size sedan is available in base GLS and top-shelf Limited trims. The Azera competes with large sedans like the Toyota Avalon, Chrysler 300 and Buick Lucerne. Available luxuries include a powered tilt/telescoping steering column, a powered rear sunshade and leather upholstery. 

The Elantra compact sedan should appeal to value- and safety-conscious buyers, as its price undercuts many in its class. Its trim levels are the entry-level GLS and better-equipped SE; competitors include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cobalt.  

The Elantra compact sedan should appeal to value- and safety-conscious buyers, as its price undercuts many in its class. Its trim levels are the fuel-efficient Blue, the GLS and the better-equipped SE; competitors include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cobalt. 

The Elantra compact sedan should appeal to value- and safety-conscious buyers, as its price undercuts many in its class. Its trim levels are the fuel-efficient Blue, the GLS and the better-equipped SE; competitors include the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Chevy Cobalt. 

A sister of the Kia Sedona minivan, the Hyundai Entourage competes with similar minivans such as the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Dodge Grand Caravan. It seats seven passengers and is available in base GLS or Limited trim. It's packed with the usual features and options in this class, like folding third-row seats and dual, power-sliding rear doors. The Entourage also loads up on standard safety features, including side curtain airbags and an electronic stability system, and its crash-test ratings are tops in the minivan class.  

Hyundai's Genesis full-size sedan takes aim at established luxury cars like the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class with its rear-wheel-drive layout, available V-8 power and upscale features. Primary competitors include the Buick Lucerne, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. 

The Santa Fe competes with other midsize SUVs, including the Toyota Highlander and Subaru Tribeca. It can seat five or seven passengers. Trim levels include the base GLS, midlevel SE and top-of-the-line Limited. 

Hyundai's mainstream family sedan, the Sonata, was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Because of that, there's not much that's changed for this year, except that the base GLS trim is now available only with a four-cylinder engine. Competitors include popular models like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.  

The Tucson is Hyundai's smallest SUV, intended to compete with the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. Trim levels include the GLS, SE and Limited. There is a choice of either a four-cylinder or V-6 engine, and a manual transmission is available for four-cylinder models. Both versions can be equipped with front-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive. The Tucson seats five.  

Though Hyundai says the Veracruz competes with luxury SUVs such as the Lexus RX 350, shoppers will likely compare it to less expensive offerings like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. The Veracruz comes with seven seats, a torrent of standard safety features and an optional navigation system. Trim levels include the base GLS and upper-crust Limited. A 3.8-liter V-6 is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. 

Though Hyundai likes to compare the Veracruz crossover to luxury models like the Lexus RX 350, shoppers will likely size it against less expensive offerings like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. The Veracruz seats seven in three rows and has numerous standard safety features, including stability control. The base GLS and upper-crust Limited are the two trim levels offered, and a 3.8-liter V-6 is standard. All-wheel drive is optional.