Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its latest hybrid powertrain system, setting a new benchmark for performance and efficiency. With cutting-edge technology, the company aims to expand its lineup of top-tier hybrid vehicles and offer industry-leading innovations within the segment.
Revealed at Hyundai Motor Group’s ‘Next-Gen Hybrid System Tech Day,’ the new hybrid powertrain has undergone substantial enhancements, incorporating advanced electrification technologies to boost performance and fuel efficiency. It is said to have a 45% improvement in fuel efficiency and a 19% increase in power compared to internal combustion engines of a similar category.
The newly engineered transmission features a P1 motor, which manages engine start-up, battery energy generation, and power deployment to support propulsion. Meanwhile, the P2 driving motor takes charge of propulsion and regenerative braking. The dual-motor configuration refines overall power while ensuring seamless gear shifts and minimizing noise and vibrations for a smoother, more refined driving experience.
The transmission integrates smoothly with internal combustion engines across Hyundai Motor Group’s lineup. With system output from the low-100 PS to mid-300 PS range, it supports diverse vehicle sizes, from sub-compacts to larger models.
The first powertrain utilizing this next-generation hybrid system is a newly developed turbocharged 2.5-liter petrol engine, set to debut in the all-new Hyundai Palisade SUV for the US and other markets. Additionally, a next-generation 1.6-liter turbo gasoline hybrid powertrain will also be available.
Furthermore, the system adopts an improved piston design along with an expanded triple fuel injection range, accelerating combustion speed, ensuring stability, and reducing detonation for optimized engine performance.
Hyundai also showcased advanced electrification technologies, including e-AWD, which boosts performance with a P4 motor on the rear axle. The company will offer e-AWD and mechanical AWD, adapting to vehicle class and regional demands. Other innovations showcased include e-VMC 2.0, e-Handling 2.0, e-EHA 2.0, e-Ride 2.0, Stay Mode, V2L, and Smart Regenerative Braking.
The company plans to launch a rear-wheel-drive 2.5-liter turbo hybrid system in 2026, gradually expanding hybrid technology to Genesis models. Future hybrids will utilize the new system and electrification technologies customized for vehicle types and regional markets.
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