Hyundai Genesis Hybrid Models

"Our Customers Will Decide" Hyundai, Genesis's parent company, already offers multiple models with hybrid powertrains including the Sonata, Elantra, Santa Fe, and Tucson. The Hyundai Motor Co. is hoping to increase global hybrid sales volume by 40%, and that includes adding hybrid powertrains to all of its Genesis luxury brand models.

Hyundai Motor Group, encompassing Kia Corp., embarked on the development of hybrid car engines and systems for Genesis models at the end of last year. It is said to be launching the first Genesis hybrid variant next year with a 2.5-liter engine, bigger than the 1.6-liter engine installed in Kia's Carnival van hybrid. Hybrid sales at Genesis parent Hyundai have increased dramatically each year for most of the last decade.

It sold 509,343 hybrids worldwide last year, 35 percent more than the year before. Hyundai to expand hybrid lineup to Genesis In the statement, Hyundai plans to double its hybrid lineup from seven to 14 models, with production commencing in January 2025. Current hybrids include.

Hyundai Motor Company has officially completed development of Genesis hybrid powertrain. Based on the powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform, the new hybrid system is set to debut in both the Genesis GV80 and the stylish GV80 Coupe, with a targeted launch date of September 2026. Plug-in range-extended EV models arrive in 2027 Hyundai has in recent months upped its hybrid targets for the next several years, and its Genesis luxury brand is going to be a significant part of it.

Hyundai-owned Genesis has never sold a hybrid model; the brand has focused on combustion. Genesis hybrids will use the same TMED-II hybrid system that upcoming Hyundai models will use, scheduled to go into production in January next year. Sources say Genesis is preparing the launch of its first hybrid models due for 2025, alongside other new hybrid options from Kia and Hyundai.