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Hyundai Service Advisor Study Guide

Every model, powertrain, and maintenance interval — organized for quick reference.

Quick Facts

22

Total Models

18

Current

4

Discontinued

5

CVT Models

12

Turbo Models

12

Hybrid/EV

Transmission Types in Lineup

6-Speed AutomaticIVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)8-Speed AutomaticSingle-Speed (EV)6-Speed Manual

Key Things to Know

  • •Shares platforms with Kia (Smartstream engines). IVT = CVT with SP-CVT1 fluid.
  • •N models (Elantra N, Veloster N) use 8DCT wet dual-clutch — different fluid than the 7DCT dry clutch in smaller cars.
  • •IONIQ 5/6/9 are dedicated EV platforms (E-GMP/IMA). No engine maintenance, but brake fluid and cabin filter still apply.

All Hyundai Models

22models — sorted alphabetically. Every year range and powertrain variant is listed.

Accent

Discontinued
CVT
2020–2022
CVT
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 MPI (CVVT)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

Hyundai Intelligent Variable Transmission — chain-belt CVT. Functionally a CVT; has_cvt=true.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2018–2019
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Gamma II 1.6L MPI

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2018–2019

SE manual: 6-Speed Manual

Elantra

Current
CVTTurboGDIDCT
2021–present

Elantra base (SE/SEL/Limited) — 2.0L MPI

CVT
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Smartstream G2.0 MPI (Nu family)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2021–present

Elantra N Line — 1.6T turbo trim

TurboGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI (G4FP, CVVD)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Elantra Hybrid

Current
HybridGDIDCT
2021–present
HybridGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Kappa II 1.6L GDI Atkinson + electric motor

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

6-speed dual-clutch transmission optimized for hybrid.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Elantra N

Current
TurboGDIDCT
2022–present
TurboGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Theta II 2.0 T-GDI (G4KH) (276hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

8-speed wet dual-clutch (N DCT) with N Grin Shift, N Power Shift, N Track Sense Shift. Wet-type requires specific DCT fluid service.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2022–present

6MT: 6-Speed Manual

Ioniq 5

Current
EVAWD
2025–present

Ioniq 5 — 2nd gen (refreshed, larger battery)

EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor(s)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2022–2024

Ioniq 5 — 1st gen (NE)

EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor(s)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Ioniq 6

Current
EVAWD
2023–present
EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor(s)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Ioniq 9

Current
EVAWD
2026–present
EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor(s)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Kona

Current
CVTAWDTurboGDIDCT
2024–present

2nd gen Kona — base 2.0L

CVTAWD
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Smartstream G2.0 MPI

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2024–present

2nd gen Kona — 1.6T turbo (N Line / Limited)

TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI (G4FP) (190hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

2nd gen Kona turbo switched from 7DCT to 8AT for smoother daily driving.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2018–2023

1st gen Kona — base 2.0L

CVTAWD
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Nu 2.0L MPI

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2018–2023

1st gen Kona — 1.6T turbo trims

TurboAWDGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Gamma 1.6 T-GDI (175hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Kona Electric

Current
EV
2024–present

2nd gen Kona Electric

EV
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor (150 kW max)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2019–2023

1st gen Kona Electric

EV
○ Researched
Engine

Permanent magnet synchronous motor (150 kW)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Kona Hybrid

Current
CVTHybridAWDGDI
2024–present
CVTHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Kappa II 1.6L GDI Atkinson + PMSM

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

IVT used for hybrid (unlike Elantra Hybrid which uses 6DCT). has_cvt=true.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Palisade

Current
AWDGDITurboHybrid
2026–present

2nd gen Palisade — 3.5L V6 (gas)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — Smartstream G3.5 V6 (shared with Kia Carnival)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2026–present

2nd gen Palisade — 2.5T Hybrid

TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI + dual electric motors (hybrid)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2020–2025

1st gen Palisade — 3.8L V6

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.8L — Lambda II 3.8L GDI V6 Atkinson (G6DA)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Santa Cruz

Current
AWDGDITurboDCT
2022–present

Santa Cruz — 2.5L NA (SE/SEL)

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 GDI+MPI (G4KN)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2022–present

Santa Cruz — 2.5T (SEL Premium/Limited)

TurboAWDGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI (G4KP) (281hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Santa Fe

Current
AWDGDITurboDCT
2024–present

5th gen Santa Fe — 2.5T standard (all ICE trims)

TurboAWDGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI (G4KP) (277hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

8-speed wet dual-clutch. 277hp/311 lb-ft.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2021–2023

4th gen Santa Fe — 2.5T (Calligraphy / Limited trims)

TurboAWDGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI (G4KP) (277hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2019–2023

4th gen Santa Fe — 2.5L NA

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 GDI+MPI (G4KN)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Santa Fe Hybrid

Current
TurboHybridAWDGDI
2024–present

5th gen Santa Fe Hybrid

TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (hybrid)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2021–2023

4th gen Santa Fe Hybrid

TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (hybrid)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

Current
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
2024–present

5th gen Santa Fe PHEV

TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (PHEV)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

2022–2023

4th gen Santa Fe PHEV

TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (PHEV)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Sonata

Discontinued
GDITurboDCT
2021–2024

Sonata N Line — 2.5T turbo

TurboGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI (G4KP) (290hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

8-speed wet dual-clutch (same as N models). Requires wet DCT-specific fluid service.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2020–2024

Sonata base — 2.5L NA (SE/SEL trims)

GDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 GDI+MPI (G4KN)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2020–2022

Sonata 1.6T (SEL Plus / Limited trims, 2020-2022 only)

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI (G4FP, CVVD) (180hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Sonata Hybrid

Discontinued
HybridGDI
2020–2024
HybridGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson + electric motor

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

6-speed automatic (NOT dual-clutch like Elantra Hybrid). Hyundai uses different hybrid transmissions across models.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Tucson

Current
AWDGDI
2022–present

4th gen Tucson — 2.5L NA

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L — Smartstream G2.5 GDI+MPI (G4KN)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2016–2021

3rd gen Tucson

AWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.4L — Nu 2.0L MPI / Theta II 2.4L GDI

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Tucson Hybrid

Current
TurboHybridAWDGDI
2022–present
TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (hybrid)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

6-speed automatic optimized for hybrid. NOT DCT.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

Current
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
2022–present
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI + PMSM (PHEV)

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

120K miles

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Veloster N

Discontinued
TurboGDIDCT
2021–2022

Veloster N with DCT option

TurboGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Theta II 2.0 T-GDI (G4KH) (275hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT)

8-speed wet DCT with N Grin Shift added for 2021+. Same unit as Elantra N.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

2019–2020

Veloster N pre-DCT (6MT only)

TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2L — Theta II 2.0 T-GDI (G4KH) (275hp)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

45K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2021–2022

6MT: 6-Speed Manual

Venue

Current
CVT
2020–present
CVT
○ Researched
Engine

1.6L — Smartstream G1.6 MPI

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT)

IVT standard on SEL+. 6MT was available on base SE through ~2021. 121hp/113 lb-ft.

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

75K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2020–present

SE manual 2020 2021: 6-Speed Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Hyundai models are currently in production?
Hyundai currently has 18 models in production, plus 4 discontinued models covered in this guide. This includes 4 fully electric models. There are also 8 hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.
What transmission types does Hyundai use?
Across the Hyundai lineup, transmission types include: 6-Speed Automatic, IVT (Intelligent Variable / CVT), 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT), 6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT), 8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch (DCT), Single-Speed (EV), 8-Speed Automatic, 6-Speed Manual. Each model section above lists the exact transmission for every year range and trim. 5 models in the lineup use a CVT or CVT variant.
What are the key service differences across the Hyundai lineup?
The biggest service differences come down to powertrain type. Turbocharged models typically need spark plugs sooner (often 40K-60K miles vs. 75K-105K for naturally aspirated). CVT-equipped models require manufacturer-specific CVT fluid and should never receive conventional ATF. EVs eliminate spark plugs, drive belts, and transmission fluid entirely but still need brake fluid, cabin filter, and tire service. AWD and 4WD models add differential and transfer case fluid services. Specifically for Hyundai: Shares platforms with Kia (Smartstream engines). IVT = CVT with SP-CVT1 fluid.
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