Hyundai 2025 Model Year Changes
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 15, 2024 – Hyundai today released a summary of changes to its lineup for the 2025 model year. To view the guide, visit: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/4182
Models included in this guide are:
- 2025 IONIQ 3-row SUV (EV) – All-new Model; Launching later in 2024
- 2025 IONIQ 5 N (EV) – All-new Model
- 2025 IONIQ 5 (EV) – Product Enhancement
- 2025 IONIQ 6 – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Santa Cruz – Product Enhancement
- 2025 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Facelift
- 2025 Palisade – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Kona (ICE) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Kona (EV, EV N Line) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Venue – Carry-over Model
- 2025 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Elantra N – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Sonata (ICE, HEV, N Line) – Carry-over Model
The following is a summary of changes to the Hyundai new vehicle lineup for the 2025 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:
- 2025 IONIQ 3-row SUV (EV) – All-new Model; Launching later in 2024
- 2025 IONIQ 5 N (EV) – All-new Model
- 2025 IONIQ 5 (EV) – Product Enhancement
- 2025 IONIQ 6 – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Santa Cruz – Product Enhancement
- 2025 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Facelift
- 2025 Palisade – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Kona (ICE) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Kona (EV, EV N Line) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Venue – Carry-over Model
- 2025 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Elantra N – Carry-over Model
- 2025 Sonata (ICE, HEV, N Line) – Carry-over Model
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 3-row SUV (EV) – All-New Model, world premiere later in 2024 |
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N – All-New Electric Vehicle (See below for info.) |
The IONIQ 5 N is an all-new EV for 2025. See press release for complete details.
2025 IONIQ 5 N Overview
Hyundai’s Most Powerful Production Vehicle
IONIQ 5N combines the IONIQ 5 model’s Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N motorsport technologies and leverages N expertise from electrified ‘Rolling Labs’.
Mechanical
- Electric powertrain – 601 hp / 448 kW (223 hp / 166 kW front motor + 378 hp / 282 kW rear motor); Dual Motor all-wheel drive
- N Grin Boost (NGB) (overboost) – 641 hp / 478 kW (235 hp / 175 kW front motor + 406 hp / 303 kW rear motor) – increased power for 10 seconds
IONIQ 5 N High-Performance Vehicle Dedicated Features[i]
- N e-Shift
- N Active Sound +
- N Launch Control
- N Pedal
- N torque Distribution
- N Grin Boost
- N Racetrack Mode – including Sprint/Endurance
- N battery Preconditioning
- N Drift Optimizer – including Torque Kick
- Left Foot Braking
- Track SOC
- Regenerative Brake Maximization
Exterior
- Lowered ground clearance to enhance stability and aerodynamics
- N-Exclusive elements optimized for track driving
- Electrified N-Exclusive ‘Luminous Orange’ accents
- 21-inch forged aluminum wheels
- N-Exclusive wing-type spoiler
- N-Exclusive black bumper cover with checkered-flag-reflecting graphics
- Air curtains and active air flaps for extra cooling
Interior
- Bucket seats with reinforced bolsters
- A cockpit fit for high-performance driving
- N buttons to set desired drive mode
- USB-C connectivity for everyday use
- Fixed center console with padding
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Refreshed Model, product details will be revealed in a North America premiere news conference later this summer |
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| NA | -> | Added to Limited trim | |
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| Digital Green | Digital Green dropped from production 12/23/2023 | -> | Digital Green removed completely |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz – Product Enhancement (See below for info.) |
The Santa Cruz received a significant product enhancement for 2025. See press release for complete details.
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| Smart Cruise Control 2 | - | -> | New on XRT & Limited |
| Forward Attention Warning | - | -> | New on XRT & Limited |
| 5-Passenger Seatbelt Reminder | - | -> | New – Standard |
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| Front and rear bumpers | - | -> | New |
| Front grille and Daytime Running Lights | - | -> | New |
| Alloy wheels | - | -> | New designs for all trims |
| Bed light switch | - | -> | New on equipped models |
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| Steering wheel and S/W buttons/switches | 4-spoke with media/cluster controls on left side and ADAS/cruise on the right | -> | 3-spoke with media/cluster controls on right side and ADAS/cruise on the left |
| H-Tex trimmed seats | Night & XRT | -> | SEL, SEL Activity, XRT |
| XRT front seats | - | -> | Adds “XRT” debossing on front upper seatback |
| Multimedia/ Technology |
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| 12.3” color touchscreen (ccNC) | 8.0” Display Audio standard | -> | ccNC Lite – 12.3” Screen & w/o Navigation (SE, SEL, Activity) |
| Bluelink® and SiriusXM® satellite radio | SEL and up | -> | Standard on all models |
| Digital instrument cluster | 10.25” on equipped models | -> | 12.3” on SEL Activity & above |
| Fingerprint scanner | - | -> | New on Limited |
| Digital Key 2 Touch | - | -> | New on XRT & Limited |
| Hyundai Pay | - | -> | New on Navigation equipped vehicles |
| USB ports | Type-A | -> | Type-C (charging power up to 27W) + Rear STD |
| Tow Drive Mode | - | -> | New on XRT & Limited |
| Comfort & Convenience |
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| Proximity key with push button start | SEL and up | -> | Standard on all models |
| Integrated Memory System: Driver’s memory seat + outside mirror position | - | -> | Limited |
| Heated steering wheel | Only 2 modes = On/Off | -> | 3 modes = High/Low/Off |
| Rear seat center armrest with 2 cupholders | - | -> | Standard on all trims |
| - | -> | Limited | |
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| New exterior colors | - | -> | Rockwood Green, Canyon Red |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Product Enhancement (See below for info.) |
The Tucson received a significant product enhancement for 2025. See press release for complete details.
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | ||
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| Forward Attention Warning (in-cabin camera/Direct Driver Monitoring System) | NA | -> | New on equipped models | |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 | NA | -> | New on equipped models | |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | -> | Changes to Blind-Spot Collision Warning | |
| Advanced Rear Occupant Alert | Ultrasonic-type on equipped models | -> | Radar-type on equipped models | |
| Rear outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | Not equipped prior to Feb. 2024 production | -> | New, standard on all trims | |
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| Drive Mode Select | Normal (ICE)/Eco (HEV/PHEV), Sport, Smart, Snow | -> | Normal (ICE)/Eco (HEV/PHEV), Sport, My Drive, Snow (AWD only) | |
| Adjustable regenerative braking | NA | -> | New on all HEV/PHEV | |
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| Front and rear bumpers | - | -> | New | |
| Front grille and Daytime Running Lights | - | -> | New | |
| Alloy wheels | - | -> | New for all trims | |
| Sunroof (conventional-type) | ICE SEL with Convenience Package | -> | ICE SEL Convenience trim and ICE XRT | |
| Roof side rails | Flush-type on equipped models | -> | ICE XRT applies raised/bridge-type rails | |
| Roof rail crossbars | Standard on XRT trim | -> | Removed from XRT trim | |
| Acoustic laminated front side windows | - | -> | New on Limited trim | |
| Side Steps & Roof Cross Rails | XRT | -> | Removed from XRT trim | |
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| Steering wheel and S/W buttons/switches | 4-spoke with media/cluster controls on left side and ADAS/cruise on the right | -> | 3-spoke with media/cluster controls on right side and ADAS/cruise on the left | |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | Push button-type on equipped models | -> | Steering column-type on equipped models | |
| Metal door sill plates | - | -> | New on Limited trim | |
| Overhead lighting | LED on sunroof-equipped models | -> | LED standard on all models | |
| Ambient interior lighting | Illuminated areas: Upper center console, front door pockets, center console sides (SBW models) | -> | Illuminated areas: Upper center console, front door pockets, front passenger dashboard tray | |
| XRT front seats | - | -> | Adds “XRT” debossing on front upper seatback | |
| Front seatback plastic panels | ICE SEL with Convenience Package, ICE XRT, HEV SEL Convenience, HEV N Line, all Limited models | -> | ICE Limited and HEV/PHEV with H-Tex® or leather seating surfaces | |
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| 12.3” color touchscreen (ccNC) | 8.0” Display Audio standard | -> | ccNC Lite = standard without navigation
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| Bluelink® and SiriusXM® satellite radio | ICE SEL, Blue HEV, PHEV SEL and up | -> | Standard on all models | |
| Digital instrument cluster | 10.25” on equipped models | -> | 12.3” on equipped models | |
| Head-up display | - | -> | New on equipped models | |
| Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration | Wireless: 24MY without Navigation Wired: 24MY with Navigation | -> | Wireless standard on all models | |
| Digital Key 2 Touch | - | -> | New on equipped models | |
| Hyundai Pay | Added via Fall 2023 software update on Navigation-equipped models | -> | New on ccNC-equipped models | |
| Fingerprint scanner | - | -> | New on equipped models | |
| USB Ports | Type-A | -> | Type-C (charging power up to 27W) + Rear STD | |
| Comfort & Convenience |
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| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Standard on ICE SE and all HEV/PHEV | -> | Standard on all HEV/PHEV | |
| Proximity key with push button start | ICE SEL, Blue HEV, PHEV SEL and up | -> | Standard on all models | |
| Dual-Zone Full Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) | Partial or Full Capacitive Touch temperature adjustment | -> | Dual knob temperature adjustment | |
| A/C Evaporator Core Eco-Coating + HVAC After-Blow logic | - | -> | New | |
| Highway Driving Assist 1 | Equipped on Limited trim-only | -> | ICE SEL Convenience trim, HEV SEL Convenience, and up | |
| Integrated Memory System | Driver’s memory seat | -> | Driver’s memory seat + outside mirror position + HUD | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Only 2 modes = On/Off | -> | 3 modes = High/Low/Off | |
| Heated Rear Seats | 3 modes = High/Low/Off | -> | 4 modes = High/Medium/Low/Off | |
| Front seatback pockets | Dual on all models | -> | Dual only on ICE Limited trim and all HEV/PHEV | |
| Glove box illumination | ICE SEL, Blue HEV, PHEV SEL and up | -> | Limited trim only | |
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| - | -> | Ecotronic Gray Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Atlantis Blue, Rockwood Green | ||
| New HEV/PHEV colors | - | -> | Abyss Black, Titanium Gray Matte, Cashmere Bronze | |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| SEL Premium | SEL w/ Premium Package | -> | SEL Premium Trim |
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| Parking Distance Warning – Front (PDW-F) | SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy + Calligraphy Black Edition | -> | XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy + Calligraphy Black Edition |
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| Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors | Standard | -> | XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy + Calligraphy Black Edition |
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| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy + Calligraphy Black Edition | -> | XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy + Calligraphy Black Edition |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model | |||
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| New exterior color | - | -> | Atlantis Blue |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona (ICE) – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| N Line S | - | -> | New |
| SEL Convenience | SEL w/ Convenience Package | -> | SEL Convenience Trim |
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| Ambient Lighting - 64 color | Limited trim | -> | N Line S, N Line, and Limited trims |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona (EV, EV N Line) – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| N Line S | - | -> | New |
| SEL Convenience | SEL w/ Convenience Package | -> | SEL Convenience Trim |
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| Limited trim | -> | N Line S, N Line, and Limited trims | |
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| New exterior color | - | -> | Ultimate Red Metallic |
| 2025 Hyundai Venue – Carry-over Model | |||
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| New exterior color | - | -> | Mirage Green |
| Green Apple | -> | NA | |
| 2025 Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| SEL | -> | SEL becomes SEL Sport | |
| SEL Sport HEV | - | -> | SEL Sport HEV added |
| Convenience Package | -> | Now a separate trim (SEL Convenience) | |
| 2025 Hyundai Elantra N – Carry-over Model with no Changes |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata (ICE, HEV, N Line) – Carry-over Model | |||
| ITEM | CHANGE FROM ‘24 MY | CHANGE TO ‘25 MY | |
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| SE Trim | - | -> | Reintroduction since dropped for 24MY |
| SEL Convenience | SEL w/ Convenience Package | -> | SEL Convenience Trim (New dedicated trim) |
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| N Line | - | -> | Back of center console for rear seat passengers |
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[i] N Grin Shift feature only available when configured with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission. Always use extreme caution when using the N Grin Shift feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Only use N Launch Control feature on a closed racetrack and with extreme caution. Never use N Launch Control on public roads. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Always use extreme caution when using N Grin Boost feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Only use N Drift Optimizer feature on a closed racetrack and with extreme caution. Never use N Drift Optimizer on public roads. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Only use N Race feature on a closed race track and with extreme caution. Never use N Race on public roads. Frequent use of N Race can weaken battery durability. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Only use Left Foot Braking feature on a closed race track and with extreme caution. Never use Left Foot Braking on public roads. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Always use extreme caution when using N e-Shift feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Always use extreme caution when using N Torque Distribution feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. Actual distribution ratio may differ from the selected value momentarily depending on driving conditions. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
Always use extreme caution when using N Pedal feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. See Owner’s Manual for further details and limitations.
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.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.