Hyundai 2020 Model Year Changes

Below is a summary of changes to the Hyundai lineup for 2020 model year. This document will be updated regularly, creating a one-stop shop for the most up-to-date Hyundai vehicle lineup news. For additional product updates please subscribe to Hyundai News Alerts. You can also visit HyundaiNews.com for latest news on sales, pricing and technology. Please visit the product pages at HyundaiNews.com for more complete information. The models included in this guide are:

2020 Palisade – All New2020 Venue – All New2020 Sonata – All New2020 Sonata Hybrid – All New2020 Accent – GDI DPI on engine, 6AT IVT2020 Elantra – 2.0L A/TIVT 2020 Elantra GT - Carryover2020 Ioniq – Product enhancement2020 Veloster – Carryover2020 Veloster N – Carryover2020 Santa Fe – Carryover2020 Nexo – Carryover2020 Kona – Carryover2020 Kona Electric – Carryover2020 Tucson – Carryover

2020 Hyundai Palisade – All NewThe Palisade is an all-new flagship SUV model for 2020.

2020 Palisade Product Overview

Differentiated Styling

• Dominant front design with divided composite headlamps

• LED headlights, signature daytime running lights, and turn signal lights

• Expansive and airy interior with new interior themes and atmospheres

Capable Driving Dynamics

• Standard 3.8L GDI V6 engine and Idle, Stop & Go (ISG)

• All engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission w/ SHIFTRONIC® paddle shifters

• 18” and 20” alloy wheels

Advanced Safety Features

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection

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

• Lane Keeping Assist

• Lane Following Assist

• Safe Exit Assist

• Rear Occupant Alert

• Driver Attention Warning

• Blind View Monitor

• Surround View Monitor

Technology & Connectivity

• 8” Display Audio and 10.25” Wide Screen Navigation System

• 12.3” Fully Digital TFT LCD instrument cluster

• Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™

• Blue Link® Connected Car System

• Harman Kardon® Premium Audio with Clari-Fi® Music Restoration Technology

• Heads-up Display

Family-Focused Features

• Power 3rd row (folding/unfolding/reclining) seats

• One-Touch 2nd row for easy 3rd row entry & exit

• Ventilated 2nd row Captain’s Chairs

• Draft-free rear air conditioning vents

• Driver Talk In-car Intercom

• Rear Seat Quiet Mode

2020 Hyundai Venue – All NewThe Venue is an all-new entry-level SUV for 2020.

Venue Highlights

• Bold, modern design elements with optional two-tone extroverted color options for roof, mirrors and trim

• Smartstream 1.6-liter engine with 6-speed manual or Smartstream IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission)

• Venue empowers the urban entrepreneur lifestyle many consumers experience in today’s fast-paced environment

• 8-inch color screen audio system with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™

• Premium Technology Availability

• 8-inch Navigation System

• Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System & Next-generation Blue Link® Connected Car System

• Dual Charging USB (USB fast charging and USB 2.0 data reading)

• Rear View Monitor

• Heated Front Seats and Side Mirrors

• Drive modes includes snow mode for FWD driving performance

• Advanced Safety Technologies

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

• Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)

• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

• Rear Cross-Traffic Warning (RCCW)

2020 Hyundai Sonata – All NewThe Sonata is all-new with a sophisticated four-door-coupe look

2020 Sonata Product Overview

The all-new Sonata embodies Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language with a sophisticated four-door-coupe look

Hyundai’s third-generation vehicle platform enables improvements in design, safety, efficiency and driving performance

Hyundai First: Sonata’s Digital Key allows the vehicle to be unlocked, started and driven without a physical key, via a smartphone

Hyundai First: Hidden Lighting Lamps turn chrome when off and lit when on

2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – All NewThe 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is all new. More information will be provided early next year.

2020 Hyundai Accent – Carryover with Powertrain Enhancements

ITEM CHANGE FROM ’19 MY CHANGE TO ‘20MY

1.6L DPI, DOHC I-4

GDI DOHC 1.6L 1-4

130 hp. & 119 lb.-ft. tq.

Smartstream G1.6 DPI DOHC I-4

120 hp. & 113 lb.-ft. tq.

Intelligent Variable

Transmission (IVT)

6-Speed Automatic Transmission

Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

2020 Accent Overview

EPA combined City/Hwy fuel economy improves by 4 MPG on most models

The 2020 Hyundai Accent has a new Smartstream G1.6 Dual Port Injection (DPI) engine and an

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT). These changes increase Accent’s EPA fuel economy to

33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32

combined mpg rating with last year's 1.6-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine and 6-

speed automatic transmission. 

SmartStream G1.6 DPI powertrain highlights Dual Port Injection

o Injection timing: Fuel injection at the intake stroke decreases wall wetting for

improved fuel economy and reduced emissions

o The amount of fuel injection is controlled by driving conditions

o High compression is reduced at initial engine start

Thermal Management Module

o Replaces traditional thermostat increasing cooling efficiency through temperature

control of each port:

Radiator

Transmission fluid cooler

Heater

Mid-phase Continuously Variable Valve Timing

o Reduces pumping loss and improves fuel efficiency

Narrow water jacket core

o Improves thermal/cooling efficiency

High energy ignition coil

o Improves fuel economy and combustion stability

External Exhaust Gas Recovery (EGR) system

o Improves fuel economy and combustion stability

Engine PerformanceThe eco-efficient Smartstream G1.6 DPI 4-cylinder engine with Dual Continuously Variable

Valve Timing (D-CVVT) engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual or optional IVT

transmission. These drivetrains produce an estimated 120 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 113

lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm.

2020 Hyundai Elantra – Carryover with Powertrain Enhancement

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Mechanical

6-speed Manual Transmission Standard on SE and Sport > Discontinued

6-speed Automatic Transmission

Available > Change to Smartstream IVT

Idle Stop & Go Unavailable > Standard on Eco

Interior

PTC Heater Conventional >

Positive Temp Coefficient Heater

(SE, SEL, Value & Limited)

Dual Automatic Temperature Control

Not available on SE > Standard on SE

3.5” Mono TFT Cluster Display Unavailable on SE > Standard on SE

Dual Shell Horn Single Shell Horn > Dual Shell Horn

Safety

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(Camera Type)

Unavailable on SE > Standard on SE

Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable on SE > Standard on SE

Driver Attention Warning Unavailable on SE > Standard on SE

Color

Shimmering Silver Pearl Unavailable > New Color

Stellar Silver Unavailable > New Color

Calypso Red Unavailable > New Color

Fluid Metal Unavailable > New Color

Portofino Gray Unavailable > New Color

2020 Hyundai Elantra GT – CarryoverCarryover with no changes.

2020 Hyundai Ioniq – Carryover with Product EnhancementThe Ioniq receives a product enhancement for 2020. More information will be provided this fall

2020 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster N – Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Mechanical

6-Speed Manual TransmissionAvailable on Turbo

Ultimate>

Not Available on Turbo Ultimate

Safety

Blind Spot Collision Warning w/ Rear Cross Traffic Warning

Not Available on Turbo R Spec

> Standard on Turbo R Spec

Interior

Wireless charging padPremium, Turbo Ultimate

Only> Standard on Turbo

Cargo area tie-down hooks Not available Standard all trims

Exterior

Gloss Black front grille, front and rear fascia accents and

side skirts

Metallic (flat black) paint grille, front and rear fascia

accents and side skirts>

Metallic (gloss black) paint grille, front and rear fascia

accents and side skirts

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe – Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Exterior

Dark chrome exterior trimStandard on Twilight Black

and Lava Orange only > Limited – all colors

Interior

Premium door sill plates SEL w/ Premium > Limited

Safety & Technology

Blind-Spot Collision –Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Standard > SEL and above

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Standard > SEL and above

Safe Exit Assist (SEA) Standard > SEL and above

Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system)

Not Available > SE, SEL

Wireless Device Charging Limited >SEL w/ Convenience and

above

Blind View Monitor (BVM) Not Available > Limited

Packaging

Trim namesSE, SEL, SEL Plus,

Limited, Ultimate>

SE, SEL, Limited

Optional SEL Packages: Convenience, Premium

*20MY equivalent trim/package shown for an equal comparison

2020 Hyundai Nexo – Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Mechanical

Carryover Carryover > Carryover

Exterior

Carryover Carryover > Carryover

Interior

Luggage Screen Not Available > Standard on Blue

Front Passenger Auto Up/ Down

Not Available > Standard on Blue

Privacy Rear Door Glass & Backlite Glass

Not Available > Standard on Blue

Safety & Technology

Rain Sensor Not Available > Standard on Limited

Packaging

Carryover Carryover > Carryover

2020 Hyundai Kona– Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Interior

Orange Interior Accents Not Available >

Limited and above

Sunset Orange, and available with Ultra Black

Multimedia/Technology

Smart Cruise Control Not Available > Ultimate

4.2” color multi-information display

Ultimate >

SEL Plus and above

Wireless Device Charging Ultimate > SEL Plus and above

Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror w/ HomeLink

Limited and above >SEL Plus and above

Packaging

Trim Name SEL w/ Tech Package >

Iron Man Edition Available >

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric– Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM (’19MY) CHANGE TO (’20MY)

Powertrain/Mechanical

Battery Warmer System Not Available > Limited (And Above)

Multimedia/Technology

7” Display Audio SEL and Limited > SEL only

Touchscreen Navigation (Ultimate trim)

8” Navigation>

10.25” Navigation

2020 Hyundai Tucson – Carryover

ITEM CHANGE FROM ’19MY > CHANGE TO ’20MY

Exterior

Colors

Discontinued:•Molten Silver•Coliseum Gray•Dazzling White•White Pearl

>

Now Available:•Stellar Silver•Magnetic Force•Winter White•Cream White

Interior

Leather-Wrapped Steering wheel & shift knob Limited > Sport