Hyundai’s first Chinese-built vehicle for Australia, the Elexio mid-size electric SUV, will arrive in local showrooms early next year.

The first Hyundai vehicle built in China for Australia has been confirmed to go on sale next year.

Due in local showrooms early next year, the 2026 Hyundai Elexio electric mid-size SUV is the first model under the “In China, For China, To Global” strategy aimed at overcoming recent struggles in the world’s largest car market.

Australia appears to be a leading export market for the Chinese-built Elexio, which is the first Hyundai vehicle not manufactured in South Korea, Europe or India for our market.

It will rival the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5 electric mid-size SUVs, which are also sourced from China for Australia.

Hyundai Australia said

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