Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled its next-generation hybrid powertrain, an advanced system that uses two electric motors inside the transmission to reduce fuel consumption by up to 45 percent, and is set to be available in Genesis brand models from 2026.
Hyundai to reduce fuel consumption by up to 45 percent with new-generation hybrid system
Hyundai Motor Group has recently unveiled its next-generation hybrid system, a system that was first introduced in the redesigned Hyundai Palisade and has significantly increased fuel efficiency and improved technical performance. This powertrain will be used in a wide range of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis products in the near future, from economy to luxury cars.
Technical structure: two electric motors inside the transmission
At the heart of this system is a new transmission that integrates two electric motors. One of these motors is responsible for starting, generating energy and helping to move the car, and the other is responsible for moving and recovering braking energy. According to Hyundai, using two motors simultaneously instead of one will increase power, improve performance, improve fuel economy, reduce noise and vibration, and make gear changes smoother.
The transmission can be connected to a variety of engines, and Hyundai has announced that the combined power of these systems can be expected to vary from about 99 horsepower (74 kW) to 296 horsepower (221 kW).
Various engines: 2.5-liter and 1.6-liter turbo
The first example of this new generation has been launched on the market with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that has an optimized combustion system, new pistons and an advanced fuel injection system. The second version uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that will be used in a mid-size SUV and will reduce fuel consumption by more than 4 percent. Its torque will also increase by about 13 Nm, which will help improve acceleration.
More power, less fuel
In the new Palisade hybrid model, the 2.5-liter turbo hybrid engine produces 329 horsepower (246 kW / 334 PS) and 460 Nm of torque, which is 19 percent more power and 9 percent more torque than the gasoline version of the same engine. Most importantly, its fuel economy is about 45 percent better.
Complementary electric technologies
Hyundai has not stopped at hybrid powertrains, but has also introduced a series of ancillary technologies inspired by electric vehicles.
The Future for Genesis
Luxury brand Genesis will also join the ranks of vehicles with these engines starting in 2026. The first rear-wheel drive Genesis models will be offered with a 2.5-liter turbo hybrid engine, and gradually other models of the brand will be equipped with hybrid versions.
