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Hyundai continues its award winning run

28 February, 2025
Hyundai New Zealand is proud to announce that the Hyundai SANTA FE and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N have taken top honours from long-standing motoring publication NZ Autocar. The SANTA FE was named Family Car of the Year, while the all-electric IONIQ 5 N claimed the Performance Car of the Year title.

Hyundai New Zealand announces the upcoming arrival of the new TUCSON Series II

28 February, 2025
Hyundai New Zealand is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of the highly anticipated new TUCSON Series II. Featuring a powerful yet efficient hybrid powertrain and with significant upgrades in safety, design, multimedia and connectivity, the TUCSON Series II improves on what is already a very capable medium SUV.

IONIQ 5 N is the DriveLife 2024 Car of the Year!

20 January, 2025
The IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai’s first 100% electric sports car, has been announced as the DriveLife 2024 Car of the Year. This award adds to an already stacked trophy case for this revolutionary variant of the IONIQ 5 medium electric SUV.

SANTA FE announced as finalist for New Zealand Car of the Year 2024

21 January, 2025
The all-new SANTA FE, the 5th generation of this kiwi favourite, has been announced as a 2024 finalist for the prestigious New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild Car of the Year award.

Hayden Paddon completes season with victory in Whangarei

11 November, 2024
11th November 2024 – Current European Rally Champion Hayden Paddon has capped off a long and successful season with a decisive victory at Rally Whangarei, driving his Hyundai i20 N Rally2 car.

GPC, better known locally as Repco, NAPA, Sulco & SAS. Charging ahead with practical, Industry-Led EV & Hybrid Workshop Training, in a Brand-New Purpose-Built Facility.

10 November, 2024
Australasia’s largest automotive supplier, GPC (Repco, NAPA, SAS, and Sulco), is excited to open its new specialist vehicle training centre in Penrose this month. Drawing on local and international insights, GPC aims to address the immediate and long-term training needs driven by rapidly evolving technology.

Hayden Paddon European Rally Championship Victory

14 October, 2024
 Hyundai New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard have been victorious in their quest to win back-to-back European Rally Championship titles.

All-new 5th generation SANTA FE arrives in dealerships nationwide

12 September, 2024
The much-anticipated all-new 5th generation SANTA FE has now arrived in dealerships nationwide.

Hyundai hydrogen-powered truck hits 100,000km milestone while delivering for NZ Post

24 July, 2024
New Zealand’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the Hyundai XCIENT, has ticked over 100,000km of commercial operations with NZ Post.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N charges on with 2024 World Performance Car Award victory

24 July, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car. This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years. Today’s victory solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the market as it continues to outpace EV rivals with its outstanding high-performance technology.

Misha Charoudin set to compete in IONIQ 5 N at 2024 World Time Attack Challenge

23 July, 2024
#1 Nürburgring content creator Misha Charoudin is set to compete at 2024 World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) in the searing high-performance IONIQ 5 N.

IONIQ 5 N sets benchmark for SUV EVs at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

24 July, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company announced today that its IONIQ 5 N models successfully completed the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) on June 23, setting a record for the Electric Modified and Production SUV/Crossover categories. With this success, the company once again exceeded expectations with its high-performance EV.

All-New Hyundai SANTA FE: New Zealand’s iconic large SUV is better than ever before.

10 September, 2024
Introducing the rugged yet refined all-new SANTA FE, designed to merge outdoor adventure with everyday life, in a spacious and well-equipped family 7-seat SUV.

Hyundai INSTER: Hyundai's Sub-Compact EV

27 June, 2024
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the all-electric INSTER, a new A-segment sub-compact EV offering unique design, segment-leading driving range and versatility, and advanced technology at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show.

Hyundai New Zealand continues to back the flying Kiwi, Hayden Paddon, as he launches into the 2024 rally season.

15 April, 2024
Hyundai New Zealand has announced the continuation of their support for champion Kiwi rally driver, Hayden Paddon. This year, 2024, will mark the tenth year of Hyundai NZ’s support for Paddon and it is expected to be quite a season.

IONIQ 5 N. A New Chapter in Electric High Performance.

14 April, 2024
Hyundai’s first-ever high-performance Electric Vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N, has arrived in New Zealand, applying creative thinking, new technology and world-beating engineering to revolutionise the high-performance EV game.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Top Gear Car of the Year

15 February, 2024
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N electric hyper hatch has made a storming start to life by being crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards.

All-New Hyundai SANTA FE to be unveiled at NZ Golf Open

20 February, 2024
New Zealander’s will soon get their first look at the highly anticipated all-new Hyundai SANTA FE. This cutting-edge SUV will make its first public appearance at the prestigious NZ Golf Open, Millbrook Resort, in Queenstown from February 29th to March 3rd, 2024.

Hyundai Motor Reveals Vision for Hydrogen Energy and Software Solutions Beyond Mobility 2024

14 February, 2024
An innovative solution for hydrogen production, storage, transportation and utilization

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Top Gear Car of the Year

15 January, 2024
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N electric hyper hatch has made a storming start to life by being crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards.