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5 days ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
Hyundai Motor Company officially revealed the IONIQ 6 facelift and the new IONIQ 6 N Line at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 a month ago. Now our colleagues at KindelAuto captured the US-spec version for the first time. How much do you like it? Hyundai has introduced an evolved design language called ‘Pure Flow, Refined,’ which enhances the IONIQ 6’s aerodynamic form while maintaining its futuristic appeal.
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6 days ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
It is true that the latest generation Hyundai Santa Fe, known internally as the MX5, hasn’t achieved the expected success. In countries like South Korea, it has been outsold by the Sorento and, more recently, by an MPV—the Kia Carnival and of course the recently launched Hyundai Palisade. So, what if the updated model get some of Hyundai’s All-New Design Language “Art of Steel” premiered by the NEXO? We will explore this thanks to KKSStudio latest rendering.
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6 days ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
Kia India has officially launched the all-new Carens Clavis, a more premium and feature-rich variant of the Carens, designed to bridge the gap between MPV practicality and SUV style. With luxury-focused upgrades, advanced safety technologies, and a refreshed design, the Carens Clavis enters the Indian automotive market targeting a new segment of family buyers and tech-savvy customers. The Kia Carens Clavis boasts an elevated design language over the standard Carens.
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6 days ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
Hyundai Motor America unveiled the all-new 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT PRO a few weeks ago at the New York International Auto Show. This off-road-focused XRT PRO model represents next-level capability, comfort, and rugged design—and our colleagues at KindelAuto captured it in the wild in California. What do you think?
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
The upcoming global model of the Kia EV5 has surfaced in new spy shots found at AutoSpy, showcasing key design and feature updates that differentiate it from its Chinese counterpart. With mass production scheduled for Q3 2024, the Korean-made EV5 is shaping up to be a major player in Kia’s expanding electric vehicle lineup. Captured for the first time, the prototype of the Korean/Western version of the Kia EV5 has been spotted undergoing road testing.
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
New spy shots captured by ShortsCar showed a camouflaged prototype that bears a striking resemblance to the next-generation Hyundai i20—but with an intriguing twist. The seats inside the prototype clearly display the i20 logo, yet speculation is growing that this may not be a traditional internal combustion model at all. Instead, it could be Hyundai’s highly anticipated BJ1 electric hatchback, slated for an official debut in August 2026.
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
We recently have shared that Genesis’ first hybrid model will be the GV80 Hybrid. Today, thanks to our industry insiders, we want to share the expected range and fuel economy of Genesis’ first-ever hybrid vehicle, which is set to debut in September 2026. Hyundai’s R&D goal is for the vehicle to achieve a range over 650 miles (1,000km) on a full tank. Both the Genesis GV80 and GV80 Coupe will be the first in the lineup to feature the new hybrid system.
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
Despite being discontinued in many global markets, the Kia K9 is still alive in South Korea, now debuting its 2025 model year with a simplified lineup and premium upgrades. While competitors focus on flashy redesigns and expanding SUV offerings, Kia’s flagship sedan quietly reinforces its presence with substance, not spectacle. For 2025, the Kia K9 sheds complexity in favor of a more focused approach.
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
Beijing Hyundai has officially unveiled the ELEXIO, a new electric vehicle that marks a significant leap in the brand’s ambitions within the Chinese EV market. Developed under the codename OE1c, the ELEXIO is built on Hyundai’s advanced E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) and promises a range of up to 700 kilometers under CLTC standards, placing it squarely among the most competitive electric crossovers in its segment. As you may known, we have talked for long time about the OE codename.
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1 week ago | 
thekoreancarblog.com | Jose Antonio Lopez |José Lopez |José Antonio López |Jose lOPEZ
It is true that the latest generation Hyundai Santa Fe, known internally as the MX5, hasn’t achieved the expected success. In countries like South Korea, it has been outsold by the Sorento and, more recently, by an MPV—the Kia Carnival and of course the recently launched Hyundai Palisade. So, what if the updated Santa Fe get some of the Palisade vibes? We will explore this thanks to NYMammoth’s latest rendering.
