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Hyundai Australia's first unique mid-size ute may launch in 2029 with hybrid or electric power, avoiding a rebadged model.
Hyundai Australia’s first ute will not be a rebadged model, CEO Don Romano confirmed, stressing the vehicle’s need for unique technology and design to stand out against rivals like the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
While exploring partnerships, including with General Motors, Romano ruled out a straightforward Chevrolet ute, emphasizing the need for significant customization.
The new mid-size, body-on-frame ute may feature a novel hybrid system—possibly an extended-range electric vehicle—or be fully electric, with trademark filings suggesting models like the Ioniq T7 and T10.
Although a diesel option is not preferred, it may be considered temporarily.
Development delays due to declining ute sales could push the launch to 2029, with Romano stepping down before the debut.
The final powertrain and platform remain under review, balancing Australian preferences with global strategy.
El primer vehículo exclusivo de tamaño mediano de Hyundai Australia puede lanzarse en 2029 con energía híbrida o eléctrica, evitando un modelo rebadged.