15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025

15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025 - According to Hyundai Annual Report in 2025, there are some best-selling car models of Hyundai. These models basically have huge popularity in the car market in 2025 and become the backbones of Hyundai in generating total revenue and net income.

Historically, as a global automotive company, Hyundai Motor Company was incorporated in 1967 with the initiative of Chung Ju-yung. In the beginning, Hyundai was just the business partner of Ford Motor Company in making "Ford Cortina" cars. One of the assembly plants of Cortina located in the Ulsan Plant, South Korea. At that time, Hyundai had assembled the Cortina Mark II to Mark V in Ulsan. Until 1976, Hyundai bravely produced the first cars with the brand of Hyundai Pony and exported the car products to Ecuador.

As for business development, Hyundai Motors has about 334,793 employees worldwide. In the business sectors, Hyundai Motors also owns 33.88 percent of Kia Corporation and fully controls Genesis Motor, LLC, a luxury car company based in South Korea. Operationally, in the year 2025, total worldwide sales of Hyundai’s cars reached 4,138,389 units. Of all total sales in 2025, Total sales in the South Korea region reached 712,954 units and total sales from Export (Outside of South Korea) reached 3,425,435 units.

15 World’s Most Popular Car Models of Hyundai in 2025

Financially, according to Hyundai Motor AnnualReport in 2025, Hyundai has total assets reaching Won (￦) 368,844 billion or equivalent to USD 243 billion with total liabilities of Won (￦) 241,196 billion or equivalent to USD 195 billion. Based on the business performance in 2025, total revenue of Hyundai Motors reached Won (￦) 186,254 billion or equivalent to USD 122 billion and successfully gained net income of Won (￦) 10,364 billion or equivalent to USD 6.8 billion.

Basically, Hyundai still has some popular and best-selling car models in 2025. These models basically have made an enormous contribution to Hyundai’s financial Total Revenue in 2025. Here is the rank of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025. All the data about the description and statistical data about the sales of each car model from Hyundai were obtained from Hyundai Annual Report in 2025.

The Rank of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025

Rank	Car Models of Hyundai	Total Car Sales in 2025
Rank	Car Models of Hyundai	(Units)
1	Avante (CN7)	200,532
2	Kona (SX2)	170,263
3	Tucson (NX4)	132,415
4	Palisade (LX3)	94,968
5	Sonata (DN8)	89,695
6	Kona (SX2 HEV)	88,212
7	Venue (QX)	82,153
8	Santa-Fe (MX5 HEV)	66,793
9	GV80 (JX)	59,280
10	Avante (CN7 HEV)	57,622
11	GV70 (JK)	54,559
12	Casper (AX EV)	51,766
13	Palisade (LX2)	48,770
14	G80 (RG3)	48,034
15	IONIQ 5 (NE)	43,206
Source: Hyundai Annual Report, 2025

The Histogram Rank of 10 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025

Brief Description of 15 World’s Best-Selling Car Models of Hyundai in 2025

1. Hyundai Avante (CN7)/ Elantra

Hyundai Avante (CN7)/ Elantra is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 1990. To Date, Hyundai Avante/ Elantra entered seventh generation in 2021. Based on powertrain, Honda Avante in seventh generation was powered in several engine, namely petrol engine (1.4 L Smartstream G1.4 T-GDi I4, 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 MPi I4, 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4, 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 MPi I4, 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4, 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4, and 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4), petrol LPG (1.6 L Gamma LPi I4), and petrol hybrid (1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 Hybrid I4).

Statistically, compared to other Hyundai’s car models, Hyundai Avante (CN7)/ Elantra still become the best-selling car of Hyundai in 2025. According to Hyundai’s Annual Report in 2025, total sales of Hyundai Avante reached 200,532 units. Specifically, besides Avante CN7, there are other variants of Hyundai Avante (CN7), namely, Avante (CN7 HEV), and Avante (CN7 N).

2. Hyundai Kona (SX 2)

The Hyundai Kona SX2 is the second generation of a subcompact crossover SUV introduced in 2023. Furthermore, Hyundai Kona in second generation (SX2) has some different engine, namely petrol engine (1.0 L Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi I3 (Mild hybrid), 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4, 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4) and petrol hybrid (1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 GDi HEV I4). In terms of technologies, Hyundai Kona SX2 has some features including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Over-The-Air (OTA) software update capability, a wireless charging pad, premium Bose audio, an available smart power tailgate, and ambient lighting.

Overall, based on the brand performance, Hyundai Kona (SX 2) still became one of the best-selling cars of Hyundai in 2025 and the sales of Kona reached 170,263 units and just below Hyundai Avante CN 7 in number one as the world’s best-selling Hyundai Cars.

3. Hyundai Tucson (NX4)

The Hyundai Tucson (NX4) is the fourth generation of the Tucson, a compact crossover SUV revealed in 2020. Specifically, the fourth generation of Hyundai Tucson is designed by Kim Jun-Ho and Hong In-Soo. Specifically, according to Powertrain, Hyundai Tucson (NX4) is powered by different engine, namely petrol engine (1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4, 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4, 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4, 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4), petrol hybrid (1.6 L Smartstream G1.6T HEV T-GDi I4 and 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 HEV GDi I4) and, petrol plug-in hybrid (1.6 L Smartstream G1.6T PHEV T-GDi I4), and diesel (1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4 and 2.0 L Smartstream D2.0 CRDi I4).

Hyundai Tucson (NX4) also become one of the best-selling cars of Hyundai in 2025. Statistically, the sales of Hyundai Tucson (NX4) reached 132,415 units. Besides, Hyundai Tucson (NX4), Hyundai basically released some variants of the Tucson, including Tucson (NX4 HEV), and Tucson (NX4 PHEV).

4. Hyundai Palisade (LX3)

Hyundai Palisade (LX3) is the second generation of Hyundai Palisade; a mid-size crossover SUV unveiled in December 2024. Basically, this car is assembled in South Korea (Ulsan) and Pakistan (Faisalabad (HNM)). Based on the powertrain, The Hyundai Palisade (LX3) is powered by some engines, including Petrol (2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 and 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 GDi V6) and Petrol hybrid (2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi Hybrid I4). In 2025, the sales of Hyundai Palisade (LX3) reached 94,695 units.

5. Hyundai Sonata (DN8)

The Hyundai Sonata (DN8) is the eighth generation Hyundai Sonata; a mid-size car launched in March 2019 at Shanghai Auto Show and New York International Auto Show. Based on the powered train, Hyundai Sonata (DN8) has some different engine, namely Gasoline ( 1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4, 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4, 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4, 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4, 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 MPi/GDi/T-GDi I4), Gasoline hybrid (2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 GDi I4), and Gasoline/LPG (2.0 L Smartstream L2.0 LPi I4). Overall, in the year 2025, total sales of Hyundai Sonata (DN8) reached 89,695 units.

6. Hyundai Kona (SX2 HEV)

The Hyundai Kona (SX2) HEV is the hybrid version of the second-generation Kona, a subcompact crossover SUV introduced in 2023. In terms of powertrain, Hyundai Kona (SX2 HEV) is equipped with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine (Atkinson cycle) with a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor. Relating to its output, the system can produce 104 kW (141 PS) of power and 264 Nm of torque. Furthermore, the transmission is unlike many hybrids that use CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Specifically, Kona HEV uses a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Statistically, in the year 2025, total sales of Kona (SX2 HEV) reached 88,212 units.

7. Hyundai Venue (QX)

The Hyundai Venue (QX) is the first-generation QX model, a 5-seater subcompact crossover SUV introduced in 2019. The first generation of Hyundai Venue (QX) is designed by Chan-Hee Lee, Duck-Hyun Hwang and Goo Lee. Related to powertrain condition, Hyundai Venue (QX) is available on Petrol engine (1.0 L Kappa II T-GDi I3, 1.2 L Kappa II I4, 1.6 L Gamma II I4, 1.6 L Smartstream I4, 1.6 L Smartstream DPi I4) and diesel engine (1.4 L U II CRDi I4 and 1.5 L U II CRDi I4). In terms of safety aspect, The Hyundai Venue QX is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite. Specifically, this includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Warning, and Driver Attention Warning. Statistically, in the year 2025, the total sales of Hyundai Venue (QX) reached 82,153 units.

8. Hyundai Santa-Fe (MX5 HEV)

The Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) HEV is the hybrid version of the fifth-generation Santa Fe, a series of crossover SUVs manufactured since 2000. In terms of powertrain, Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) HEV is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (Smartstream T-GDi) with a 47.7 kW electric motor and a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. It uses a 6-speed automatic transmission, which provides a more conventional driving feel compared to the e-CVTs found in many rival hybrids. Statistically, in the year 2025, total sales of Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) reached 66,793 units.

9. Genesis GV80 (JX)

Genesis GV80 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced from 2020 and the design of GV80 is SangYup Lee. Basically, Genesis GV80 has the body style of 5-door SUV and 5-door Coupe SUV and based on power train, GV80 has different engine, namely petrol engine (2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4, 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6, 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi e-S/C V6) and diesel engine (3.0 L Smartstream D3.0 CRDi I6). Statistically, according to, annual report, the sales of Genesis GV 80 in 2025 reached 59,280 units.

10. Hyundai Avante (CN7 HEV)

Hyundai Avante/ Elantra (CN7 HEV) is the seventh generation of HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) of Hyundai Avante/ Elantra, a series of compact cars unveiled on 17 March 2020 in West Hollywood. In terms of powertrain, Hyundai Avante/ Elantra (CN7 HEV) is powered by the engine of 1.6L GDI Smartstream (4-cylinder, DOHC) and electric Motor of Permanent magnet synchronous motor (34 kW / 43 hp). This can generate output of around 139 hp and 265 Nm of torque. In the power storage, Hyundai Avante/ Elantra (CN7 HEV) is equipped with Battery System 1.32 kWh Lithium-ion. Statistically, total sales of Hyundai Avante (CN7 HEV) in 2025 reached 57,622 units.

11. Genesis GV70 (JK)

Genesis GV70 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured from 2020 with body style of 5-door SUV. Based on powertrain, Genesis GV70 has some distinct types of engines, including petrol engines (2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 and 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6) and diesel engine (2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4). According to Hyundai’s annual report, in 2025, the total sales of GV 70 reached 54,559 units.

12. Hyundai Casper (AX EV)

Hyundai Casper AX EV/ Hyundai Inster is an electric crossover city car introduced in June 2024 with body style of 5-door hatchback. Based on the powertrain, Casper Electric is equipped with 42 kWh LG Energy Solution NMC lithium-ion (standard range) or 49 kWh LG Energy Solution NMC lithium-ion (long range). Statistically, in 2025, total sales of Hyundai Casper AV EV/ Hyundai Inster reached 51,766 units.

13. Hyundai Palisade (LX2)

The Palisade LX2 is a first generation mid-size crossover of Hyundai that debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 28 November 2018. In terms of powertrain, the Palisade LX2 is available in the market with 2 distinct types of engines, namely Petrol engine (3.5 L Lambda II V6 and 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6) or Diesel engine (2.2 L R II CRDi I4). Statistically, in the year 2025, total sales of Palisade LX2 reached 48,770 units.

14. Genesis G80 (RG3)

The Genesis G80 (RG3) is the 2^nd generation of an executive sedan revealed by Genesis in 2020. The designer of G80 (G3) is Luc Donckerwolke, a former design director at Volkswagen Group's Bentley, Lamborghini, Škoda, and Audi brands. Based on the powertrain, Genesis G80 has several types of engines, namely Petrol engine (3.5 L Lambda II V6 or 3.8 L Lambda II GDi V6) and Diesel engine (2.2 L R II CRDi I4). Statistically, in the year 2025, total sales of Genesis G80 (RG3) reached 48,034 units.

15. Hyundai IONIQ 5 (NE)

The Hyundai Ioniq is a battery electric crossover SUV introduced in 2021 with the bodystyle of 5-door. Commonly, in terms of powertrain, Hyundai IONIQ 5 (NE) is equipped with Electric motorEM07/EM17 permanent magnet synchronous motor and Battery of 58–84 kWh SK On NMC lithium-ion. Overall, the sales of Hyundai IONIQ 5 (NE) in 2025 achieved 43,206 units. Specifically, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 (NE) still become the most popular variant of the IONIQ in 2025.