10 Newest Cars and SUVs by South Korean Manufacturers (2025-2026 Lineup Review)

The automotive industry has significantly changed over the past years under many influences, among which the electrification and dropping consumer demand are probably the most significant. This situation has left many carmakers struggling however South Korean giants seem to be holding on and adapting pretty well. So today, we'd like to showcase the coolest new vehicles by Kia and Hyundai that are coming for the 2025 and 2026 model years.

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00:00 Introduction

00:31 Kia Sportage
kia.com/us/en/sportage-family

Kia has brought several new models to the latest Los Angeles Auto Show, including the 2026 iteration of the Sportage compact crossover. With six trims on offer, the upcoming Sportage can be outfitted with a standard 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder; a hybrid setup with a 1.6-liter turbo gas engine and an auxiliary e-motor with 231-horsepower output, or a PHEV setup with 268-horsepower-strong tandem of a 1.6-liter turbo GDI and an electric motor.

01:56 Ioniq 9
hyundai.com/uk/en/models/ioniq9.html

This is the largest model in Hyundai's EV portfolio. To adequately fulfill its hauling duties, the brand targeted the 300-mile range mark for both rear-wheel-drive and AWD configurations. To achieve this, the 9 SUV will be fitted with a 99.8-kilowatt-hour battery for the standard range trim and a 110.3-kilowatt-hour pack for the long-range one.

03:24 Hyundai Palisade
hyundai.co.kr/main/mainRecommend

This model has just been unveiled for the domestic market. Externally, the 3-row SUV adopts a longer wheelbase, large LED lights stylized as horizontal strips, a massive squared-off grille, alloy wheels up to 21 inches in diameter, substantial roof rails, and several new color options.

04:32 Kia EV6
kia.com/us/en/ev6-2025/gallery.exterior

Offered in four district trims, the EV6 can either use an RWD layout with a single motor or a dual-motor setup with an AWD. Depending on the trim, the RWD layout brings either 167 or 225 horsepower, while the AWD performance equates to 320 or 641 horsepower.

05:57 Hyundai Elantra
hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/elantra

One of the cheapest sedan offerings on the modern automotive market, the Elantra is offered in the base 2.0-liter gasoline engine or a 1.6-liter hybrid setup.

07:10 Ioniq 5
hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/2025-ioniq-5

The long-awaited refresh to the brand's most exciting compact electric SUV brings a larger battery pack, slight exterior and interior revisions, and the all-new offroad-ready XRT trim.

08:42 Genesis Neolun and GV60 Magma
newsroom.genesis.com/recap-neolun-and-gv60-magma-concepts-reveal/

These two models show the bold vision of the future of this luxury South Korean manufacturer. The Neolun has a streamlined body with an ultra-comfortable cabin, while the GV60 Magma scores lots of points in the performance division.

10:05 Kia EV3
kia.com/ua/showroom/ev3/features.html

The smallest electric SUV in the KIA lineup will be using a 400-volt architecture that is powered by either a 58.3- or an 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery to bring upwards of 375 miles of range.

11:20 Genesis X Gran Berlinetta
genesis.com/worldwide/en/models/concept-car/genesis-x-gran-berlinetta-x-gran-racer-concept.html

This conceptual sports coupe brings new levels of performance from a hybrid setup with a turbo V6 that unleashes 1,071 horsepower and 986 pound-feet of torque.

12:44 Kia K4
kia.com/us/en/k4

Admirers of sedan body styles have one more new model to check out. The upcoming K4 boasts a modern exterior look, a comfortable cabin, and a modern engine portfolio featuring gasoline and hybrid engines.