Hyundai 2022 Model Year Changes

Following is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2022 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 releases on sales, pricing and

technology as well as product pages for comprehensive information on specific models. Models

included in this guide are:

2022 Tucson and Tucson Hybrid – All New

2022 Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) – All New

2022 Tucson XRT – All-new rugged model

2022 Tucson N Line – All New

2022 Kona – Product Enhancement

2022 Kona Electric – Product Enhancement

2022 Kona N Line – All New

2022 Kona N – New N Performance Model

2022 Santa Cruz – All-New Sport Adventure Vehicle

2022 IONIQ 5 – All-New Dedicated EV from IONIQ Brand

2022 Elantra – Carry-over Model

2022 Elantra Hybrid – Carry-over Model

2022 Elantra N Line – Carry-over Model

2022 Elantra N – New N Performance Model

2022 Sonata – Carry-over model

2022 Sonata Hybrid – Carry-over Model

2022 Sonata N Line – Carry-over Model

2022 Accent – Carry-over Model

2022 Veloster N – Carry-over N Model

Veloster 2.0, 2.0 Premium, R-Spec, Turbo and Ultimate – Discontinued due to expanded SUV

lineup that includes Venue and Kona. Veloster N model remains available.

2022 Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV – Carry-over Model (compact 5-door hatchback)

Ioniq Electric discontinued from the lineup due to upgraded Kona Electric and IONIQ brand

announcement.

2022 Venue – Carry-over Model

2022 Santa Fe – Carry-over Model

2022 Santa Fe XRT – New rugged model

2022 Palisade – Carry-over Model

2022 Nexo – Carry-over Model

2022 Hyundai Tucson – All New (See below for 2022 Tucson Hybrid & PHEV info.)

The Tucson is all-new for 2022. See press release for complete details.

2022 Tucson Product Overview

Tucson is Hyundai’s best-selling model globally and represents its vision for progressive

design, eco-focused powertrains and segment-leading technologies

All-new Tucson is larger with more passenger and cargo volume

Tucson will offer an array of powertrain variants, including new hybrid and plug-in hybrid

models with fun-to-drive e-handling technology

Highlights for the 2022 Tucson

Distinctive Styling

• Bold presence and proportions

• Distinctive parametric-jewel front light design with wide iconic rear lamps

• Future-oriented interior design to provide a sense of openness and high-tech user

interface

Capable Driving Dynamics

• Standard new 2.5L GDI MPI 4-cylinder engine with Idle, Stop & Go mated to a standard

8-speed automatic transmission

• Optional new 1.6L turbocharged HEV and PHEV powertrains mated to unique 6-speed

automatic HEV transmission

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning

Detection

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist

• Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert

• Driver Attention Warning

• Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor

• Highway Driving Assist

• Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control with road curve speed control

Technology & Connectivity

• 8” Display Audio and 10.25” Wide Navigation System

• Wireless Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™

• Blue Link® Connected Car System

• Remote Smart Parking Assist

• Hyundai Digital Key

• Wireless device charging

• 10-inch digital instrument cluster

• Dynamic Voice Recognition

Tucson XRT trim – Details will be announced at a later date.

Tucson N Line – Includes SEL + Convenience content, plus

Exterior

• N Line specific front and rear fascia

• N Line grille

• Black headlight bezel

• N logo on front fenders

• Unique 19” wheels

• Black side mirrors and side character trim

• Single twin tip exhaust

• N Line rear spoiler

• Sunroof delete

Interior/Convenience

• N Line leather-wrapped shift knob

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with N logo

• Sport combination seats

• Black headliner

• Metal pedals/scuff plates

• Red interior accents

• Bose premium audio (8 speaker)

The Kona received a significant product enhancement for 2022. See press release for complete

details.

Redesigned Kona features sophisticated design elements and adds an all-new N Line

trim for sporty differentiation

Powertrain line-up reaches new levels of performance and efficiency

Upgrades in connectivity and convenience features, including the latest generation

Hyundai Bluelink® and available active and passive safety systems

Suspension updates enhance both responsiveness and ride comfort

Highlights for the 2022 Kona

2022 Hyundai Kona – Product Enhancement with N and N Line model added

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Trims

2022 Hyundai Kona – Product Enhancement

Trims SE, SEL, SEL Plus, SEL

Conv., Limited, Ultimate

SEL Plus, Ultimate dropped

Adds N Line and N

Colors

Colors Not Available Added Cyber Silver, Blue Wave, Cactus Fern,

Teal Isle, Lunar White

Two-Tone

Roof

Avail. In Black, White and

Gray Black Only (SEL w/o sunroof)

Exterior

Front & Rear

Bumper - New

Radiator

Grille

(Upper,

Lower)

- New

Headlamps

& Tail

Lamps

- New

Alloy

Wheels (16”,

17”, 18”,

19”)

- New

Interior

Seating

Surfaces &

Materials

- New

Dash/Door

Panel

Materials &

Accents

- New

Center Floor

Console Cup

Holders with

Ambient

Lighting

- New

2022 Hyundai Kona N – New performance model added

Kona N will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show on Aug.

19. This press release has additional details.

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Trims

Trims SEL, Limited, Ultimate SEL, SEL Convenience Package, Limited

(Ultimate Discontinued)

Colors

Colors N/A Blue Wave, Cactus Fern, Lunar White

Colors Ultra Black, Pulse Red,

Galactic Gray Carry over

Two-Tone

Roof

Avail. In Black, White and

Gray Black Only (SEL w/o sunroof)

Exterior

Front and

Rear

Bumper

- New

Front Grille

(Upper,

Lower)

- New

Headlamps

and

Taillamps

- New

Interior

Seating

Surfaces

and

Materials

- New

Dash/Door

Panel

Materials

and Accents

- New

Technology/

Multimedia

Display

Audio 7-inch touchscreen 8-inch touchscreen

Digital

Instrument

Cluster

7 inches 10 inches

Digital Key - New

Premium

Audio

System

Infinity Harman Kardon

Apple

CarPlay /

Android

Auto

Standard (wired) Standard (wireless when equipped with 8-inch

Display Audio)

Dynamic

Voice

Recognition

- New

Safety

Forward

Collision

Avoidance

Assist with

Pedestrian

Detection

Optional Standard

Blind-Spot

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

BCW (Warning Only) BCA with Braking

Rear Cross

Traffic

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

RCW (Warning Only) RCA with Braking

Highway

Driving

Assist

- New

Lane

Following

Assist

- New

Rear

Occupant

Alert

- New

Safe Exit

Warning - New

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz – New Model

The Santa Cruz is a new model for 2022. See press release for complete details.

2022 Santa Cruz Product Overview

World’s first sport adventure vehicle

Designed in California, tested in North America, and built in the United States

Positioned as a lifestyle CUV with an open bed for more versatility and functionality

Standard Hyundai SmartSense safety features

Human-centric focused technology and connectivity providing assistance with daily life

Highly-anticipated Santa Cruz sport adventure vehicle shatters both SUV and truck segments, creating an entirely new vehicle category

Multi-utility, secure open bed provides diverse gear-carrying flexibility Powerful and efficient 2.5L turbo powertrain with HTRAC® AWD capability available Cutting-edge connectivity, convenience and active safety features Compact footprint provides superior maneuverability in an open-bed configuration Proudly built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in Montgomery

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – All New Dedicated EV from IONIQ Brand

The IONIQ 5 is all-new model for 2022. See press release for complete details.

2022 IONIQ 5 Product Overview

Highlights for the 2022 IONIQ 5

Distinctive Styling

• “Parametric Dynamic” design with clean, sharp lines and athletic proportions

• Distinctive parametric pixel LED front and rear light design

• Spacious interior design with flat floors that integrates flexible spaces with cutting-edge

tech

Powerful Electric Propulsion

• 168 kW (225 HP) RWD Electric Powertrain with 258 lb-ft. of torque

• 74 kW + 165 kW (320 HP) AWD Electric Powertrain with 446 lb-ft. of torque

• Ultra-fast 800V (350 kW) charger

• Standard 19” Aero-Design Alloy Wheels and available 20” Alloy Wheels

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection, Junction

Turning/Crossing, Lane-Change Oncoming/Lane-Change Side, and Evasive Steering

Assist

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

• Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist

• Rear Occupant Alert

• Driver Attention Warning

• Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor

• Highway Driving Assist II

Technology & Connectivity

• 12.3” LCD Gauge Cluster w/ EV Tech Display Audio and 12.3” Wide Navigation System

• Premium HUD w/ AR Features

• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™

• Blue Link® Connected Car System

• Remote Smart Parking Assist

• Vehicle to Load (V2L) two-way on-board charger

• NFC Digital Key

• Wireless device charging

• Natural Language Understanding System

2022 Hyundai Elantra – Carry-over Model with no changes

2022 Hyundai Elantra N – New performance model added

Elantra N will be released at a later date.

2022 Hyundai Sonata – Carry-over Model with N Line Night Limited Edition added

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Packaging

SE Trim

Daytime

Running

Lights

Graduated LED Daytime

Running Lights

embedded with Hidden

Lighting Lamps in

chrome trim

LED Daytime Running Lights in headlight

assembly

SEL Plus -

• Adds 21MY Tech Package equipment as

STD

• Panoramic sunroof

• LED interior lights

• 10.25” Navigation system

• Bose premium audio w/ 12 speakers

• Highway Driving Assist

• Dynamic Voice Recognition (DVR)

Glowing Yellow paint dropped

Tech.

Package - Package discontinued

Limited - Adds Dynamic Voice Recognition

N Line -

New Night Edition added with unique

wheels, badging, spoiler, etc.

Glowing Yellow paint dropped

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Technology/

Multimedia

Remote

Smart

Parking

Assist

Unavailable Available on Limited trim

Dynamic

Voice

Recognition

- Available on Limited trim

2022 Hyundai Accent – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Mechanical

Immobilizer SE & SEL: N/A Immobilizer standard on all trims; both Remote

Keyless Entry and Proximity Key (Timing TBD)

2022 Hyundai Veloster N – Carry-over Model with no changes

2022 Hyundai IONIQ – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Mechanical

Powertrain HEV / PHEV / EV HEV / PHEV carry-over

(EV powertrain discontinued for 2022 MY)

2022 Hyundai Venue – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Mechanical

Immobilizer Unavailable on SE &

SEL Standard

Exterior

Power

Sunroof Premium Package Standard on SEL

Colors

Galactic

Grey/Black

Roof,

Ceramic

Unavailable Available on Limited trim

White/Black

Roof

Trim/Package

Premium

Package Optional on SEL Discontinued

Denim Denim Renamed to Limited (Denim exterior color

combo still remains)

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe – Carry-over Model with one new trim level

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Trims

XRT - New XRT Trim – details will be announced at a

later date

Calligraphy

with 19-inch

wheels

Available Nov. 2020 –

Jan. 2021 production Discontinued from Feb. 2021 production

Mechanical

Plug-In

Hybrid - New Powertrain

Exterior

LED Taillights SEL Convenience and up SEL Premium and up (ICE engines only)

Side Mirrors

with Turn

Signal

Indicators

SEL and up SEL and up from June-Aug.

Standard on SE and up from Sept. onward

Safety

Blind-Spot

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

SEL and up SEL and up from June-Aug.

Standard on SE and up from Sept. onward

Rear Cross

Traffic

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

SEL and up SEL and up from June-Aug.

Standard on SE and up from Sept. onward

Safe Exit

Assist SEL and up

SEL and up from June-Aug.

Standard on SE and up from Sept. onward

Interior

Premium

Door Sill

Plate

SEL + Premium Package Feature moved to Calligraphy trim

2022 Hyundai Palisade – Carry-over Model with one new trim level

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Exterior

Side Mirrors

with Side

Turn

Indicators

SEL and above SE (standard on all trims)

Safety

Blind-Spot

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

SEL and up SE (standard on all trims)

Rear Cross

Traffic

Collision

Avoidance

Assist

SEL and up SE (standard on all trims)

Safe Exit

Assist SEL and up SE (standard on all trims)

Colors

Colors

Becketts Black replaced

with Abyss Black Pearl

from April 2021 as

running change to 2021

MY

Abyss Black Pearl carries over into 2022 MY

Colors Dark Brown Calligraphy

interior available Dark Brown Calligraphy interior discontinued

2022 Hyundai Nexo – Carry-over Model

ITEM CHANGE FROM ‘21 MY

CHANGE TO ‘22 MY

Interior

Digital

Instrument

Cluster

7-inch Digital Instrument

Cluster 10.25-inch Digital Instrument Cluster

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