Korean Car Blog https://thekoreancarblog.com/ It's all about the Korean automakers Hyundai, Kia & Genesis. Spy-shots, reviews, latest news, interviews and more. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:14:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thekoreancarblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-favicon4-32x32.png Korean Car Blog https://thekoreancarblog.com/ 32 32 Hyundai Tucson Brake Light & Indicator Exposed in Latest Spy Photos https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-tucson-brake-light-indicator-exposed-in-latest-spy-photos/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:14:14 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88057 A few days ago, we shared exclusive pictures of the next-gen 2027 Hyundai Tucson, revealing some of its rear design. These images once again confirm what we had seen in our renderings. Today, a prototype of the next-gen Tucson was spotted in South Korea while stopped at a traffic light. This sighting confirmed the position […]

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]]> 88057 U.S.-spec Genesis G90 Facelift Spotted in California https://thekoreancarblog.com/u-s-spec-genesis-g90-facelift-spotted-in-california/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88054 We recently announced that the upcoming Genesis G90 facelift will be South Korea’s first production vehicle to feature Level 3 Autonomous Driving. Our colleagues at KindelAuto captured the G90 facelift in its U.S.-spec while conducting tests in California. The facelift is expected to be released in Korea in Q3 2026, with additional markets following in […]

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]]> 88054 Kia K5 Hybrid to Arrive in 2027 Alongside the Second Facelift https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-k5-hybrid-to-arrive-in-2027-alongside-the-second-facelift/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:34:35 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88051 While SUVs remain a top priority, Kia reaffirmed during its 2026 CEO Investor Day that sedans are vital to capturing diverse market demand and maintaining a balanced portfolio in the United States. As part of a massive “HEV Line-up Expansion” strategy, Kia will double its hybrid offerings from four models in 2025 to eight models by 2030. A major milestone […]

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]]> 88051 Kia Sportage Black Edition Unveiled for the European Market https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-sportage-black-edition-unveiled-for-the-european-market/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:49 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88048 The European C-SUV segment remains one of the most competitive arenas in the automotive world. To maintain its leadership, the Kia Sportage Black Edition has been introduced for 2026, offering a sophisticated aesthetic overhaul paired with a massive range of electrified powertrains. Building on a legacy that began in 1993, this new trim level emphasizes design differentiation […]

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]]> 88048 Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand in China: Unveiling the VENUS and EARTH Concepts https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-launches-ioniq-ev-brand-in-china-unveiling-the-venus-and-earth-concepts/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:08:57 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88035 Hyundai Motor Company has officially ignited a new era of electrification in Asia, launching its dedicated IONIQ lineup brand in China. Ahead of Auto China 2026 (the Beijing Auto Show), the company unveiled two groundbreaking design concepts—the VENUS and EARTH—signaling a bold strategic pivot to capture the world’s most competitive New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market. A New “Universe” for Chinese Mobility Hyundai’s […]

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]]> 88035 Kia Announces Body-on-Frame Pickup with EREV Power Due in 2029 https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-announces-body-on-frame-pickup-with-erev-power-due-in-2029/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:40:36 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88021 Confirmed during Kia’s 2026 CEO Investor Day, the automaker is officially preparing to enter one of North America’s most profitable and high-demand categories: the pickup truck market. With pickups representing approximately 20% of total automotive demand in the United States, this dedicated Body-on-Frame (BoF) model is designed to broaden Kia’s customer base and unlock significant new growth opportunities for […]

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]]> 88021 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift Interior Exposed with Pleos Large Centered Screen https://thekoreancarblog.com/2027-hyundai-santa-fe-facelift-interior-exposed-with-pleos-large-centered-screen/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:05:56 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88020 Recently, we have shared with you exclusive spy shots of the 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift, spotted in California. In these new spy photos, we were able to see the front DRL LED lights and rear brake and indicator lights, that are now vertical, for the first time as production-ready. Today we want to take […]

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]]> 88020 KIA to Launch a Telluride EREV in 2029 https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-to-launch-a-telluride-erev-in-2029/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:46:53 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88019 As a central highlight of Kia’s 2026 CEO Investor Day, the automaker unveiled a transformative addition to its most celebrated North American nameplate: the Kia Telluride which was selected to add an EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) derivative before 2029.  Why EREV? This strategic introduction serves as a cornerstone of Kia’s “Exponential Growth Strategy,” which aims to drive […]

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]]> 88019 Kia K5 Second Facelift Spotted for the First Time https://thekoreancarblog.com/kia-k5-second-facelift-spotted-for-the-first-time/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:36:49 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88012 As we shared a few months ago, Kia was in preparations to extend the life cycle of its midsize sedan, the Kia K5, through an unusual second facelift, as global automakers recalibrate the pace of electrification. Thanks to our colleagues at Healer TV, today we can share the very first spy photos of the K5 […]

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]]> 88012 Genesis GV90 Interior Reimagined: Purple and Brown Colors via AI Rendering https://thekoreancarblog.com/genesis-gv90-interior-reimagined-purple-and-brown-colors-via-ai-rendering/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:47:58 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88007 After unveiling the highly anticipated Genesis GV90 and its innovative interior for the very first time, many of you said that you don’t like the full black interior, and thanks to other spy photos, we know that Genesis plans to offer at least two other interior color combinations: the purple, which directly resembles what we […]

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]]> 88007 Hyundai Resumes Palisade Sales Following Electric Folding Seats Safety Recall https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-resumes-palisade-sales-following-electric-folding-seats-safety-recall/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:49:30 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=88003 Hyundai has officially resumed sales of the Palisade and Palisade Hybrid in South Korea and North America. This move comes roughly one month after the company suspended sales of its flagship large SUV to address a critical safety defect involving the rear electric folding seats. The resumption marks the end of the safety recall by the automaker, to ensure […]

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]]> 88003 Next-Gen 2027 Hyundai Tucson Rendering Based on Latest Spy Photos https://thekoreancarblog.com/next-gen-2027-hyundai-tucson-rendering-based-on-latest-spy-photos/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:42:47 +0000 https://thekoreancarblog.com/?p=87984 After showing you exclusive images of both the front and rear of the next-gen 2027 Hyundai Tucson, today we want to share with you a rendering of the complete front design thanks to our colleagues at Cochespias. This rendering confirms a completely new design language that we also have seen in the Santa Fe prototypes. […]

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