2018 Hyundai Lineup Changes And Specs For New Models
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- 2018 Hyundai Accent – All New
- 2018 Hyundai Elantra – Carryover
- 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT – All New
- 2018 Veloster – No 2018 model – long 2017 model year
- 2018 Hyundai Ioniq – Carryover with New Plug-in Hybrid Trim
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata – Redesigned
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid – Redesigned
- 2018 Hyundai Azera – U.S. Market Availability Discontinued
- 2018 Hyundai Kona – All New
- 2018 Hyundai Tucson – Carryover
- 2018 Hyundai Fuel Cell - No 2018 MY coming, but an extended 2017 model year availability
- 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe – Carryover
2018 Hyundai Accent – All New |
The Accent is an all-new model for 2018. The hatchback body style has been dropped.
2018 Accent Product Overview
- Sophisticated Sedan Styling
- Hyundai’s new cascading grill, expressive & upscale design
- Contemporary & Intuitive Interior design
- Available premium exterior features: Projector headlight w/ LED DRL’s, Power sunroof and 17-inch alloy wheels, LED Taillights and fog lights
- Performance and Improved Dynamics
- Eco-efficient 1.6L GDI Dual-CVVT 4-cylinder engine with Standard 6-speed M/T or optional A/T
- Improved noise, vibration, Harshness (NVH) control and ride quality
- 54.5% Advanced High strength steel and 323 ft. of structural adhesives
- Improved Audio, Multimedia & Telematics
- Standard 5-inch color touchscreen with rearview camera
- Available 7-inch display audio system with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Available Blue Link® Connected Services 3-years with Standard complimentary service including Remote Start
- Premium Comfort and Convenience
- Available Segment 1st Hands-Free Smart Trunk Release & Dual charging USB (data x1 / power x2)
- Available Heated front seats, Proximity Push Button start, Dual Automatic Temperature Control and Smart Trunk release
- Exceptional Level of Safety Features
- Standard Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
- Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Quality and Reliability backed by America’s Best Warranty
2018 Hyundai Elantra – Carryover |
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra sedan is a carryover from the all-new 2017 model. Changes are summarized in the below chart.
2018 Elantra Summary of Changes
ITEM |
CHANGE FROM (’17MY) |
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CHANGE TO |
NOTES |
SAFETY |
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Blind Spot Detection w/ Rear Cross-traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist |
Not offered on SE w/ Pop Equip Package |
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Standard on new SEL trim |
18MY SEL trim replaces 17MY SE w/ Pop Package |
Rear disc brakes |
Available on Limited Trim & Sport |
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Now on New SEL trim and Value Trim |
Tied w/ 16” alloy wheel |
EXTERIOR |
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Power sunroof |
Available on Sport Trim w/ Premium package |
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Now Standard on Sport Trim |
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INTERIOR |
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ Blue Link & HomeLink |
Available on Limited with Tech package |
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Standard on Limited Trim |
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3.5” TFT LCD display |
Not available on SE w/ Pop Pkg |
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Now on New SEL trim |
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COLOR |
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Color Change |
Shale Gray Metallic (V8S) |
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Machine Gray (2C) |
Starting May Production |
PACKAGING |
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New SEL trim |
Replaces SE w/ Popular Equipment Package |
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Newly added SEL trim (Base A/T plus):
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Popular Package |
Available |
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Replaced by SEL trim |
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Limited w/ Tech Package |
Dropped |
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Combined with Limited Standard Equipment and Limited w/ Ultimate Package |
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT – All New |
The Elantra GT is an all-new model for 2018.
2018 Elantra GT Product Overview
- Bold and Dynamic Design
- Evolution of fluidic sculpture exterior design, stable and dynamic
- Hyundai’s new cascading grille design
- Exceptional Roominess
- More cargo volume than Civic, Cruze, Golf, Mazda3 and Focus hatchbacks (rear seats folded)
- Sporty Driving Character
- Standard 2.0L GDI 4-cylinder engine
- Available Elantra GT Sport w/ 1.6L T-GDI and 7-speed DCT with 201 HP and 195 lb.-ft. torque (estimated)
- Available Multi-link independent rear suspension with larger front and rear brake rotors on Elantra GT Sport
- Technology
- Available AVN 5.0 8-inch Multimedia Navigation System and 8-inch Display Audio with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and available Blue Link
- Available Infinity premium audio w/ 7 speakers inc. subwoofer with Segment 1st Clari-Fi Music restoration technology
- Premium Comfort and Convenience
- Available segment exclusive ventilated front seats and panoramic sunroof
- Class-leading Advanced Safety
- Available Blind Spot Detection w/ Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Available Automatic Emergency Braking w/ Pedestrian Detection
- Available Lane Keep Assist and Smart Cruise Control w/ stop/start capability
- Available High Beam Assist and Driver Attention Alert
- 7 standard airbags including driver’s knee airbag
- Quality and Reliability backed by America’s Best Warranty
2018 Hyundai Veloster |
There will not be a 2018 Veloster due to a long 2017 model year.
2018 Hyundai Ioniq – Carryover with New Plug-in Hybrid Model |
2018 HYUNDAI IONIQ LINE-UP ADDS VERSATILE AND EFFICIENT PLUG-IN HYBRID VARIANT TO HYBRID AND ELECTRIC MODELS
- 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid adds another compelling eco-focused offering from the world’s first dedicated electrified vehicle platform
- Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid gives an impressive 27 miles of all-electric range
and more than 650 miles of total range with daily lifestyle flexibility - The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq is available in three models: Hybrid, Electric, and Plug-in hybrid. The Hybrid and Electric are carryovers from the all-new 2017 models. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is all new for 2018.