Korean car models could “invade” Vietnam by 2024

New generation Hyundai Accent

Globally launched since March 2023, the new generation of Accent has undergone a complete redesign in terms of design.

The car is equipped with modern conveniences such as: a 10.25-inch floating display screen, a 2-spoke steering wheel, a 64-color interior light that can be customized, wireless phone charging, electronic parking brake, rear sun blinds…

The car also features a range of safety assistance features including: 6 airbags, ABS anti-lock braking system, electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD), and standard rear parking sensors. The top-of-the-line version also comes with Hyundai Smartsense active safety technology with standout features such as forward collision warning system, blind-spot collision warning and avoidance assist system, lane-keeping assist system, lane departure warning system…

In 2023, Hyundai Accent recorded impressive sales growth with 17,452 units sold, ranking second in the Vietnamese market. Therefore, the likelihood of the new generation of the car being introduced in Vietnam in 2024 is very high.

Upgraded Hyundai Creta

Creta is one of Hyundai’s best-selling high-ground clearance models in the Vietnamese market. In 2023, Creta recorded sales of 10,719 units.

Recently, the B-segment SUV has been launched in an upgraded version in the Indian market. There is a high possibility that it will continue to be introduced in other markets, including Vietnam.

In this upgrade version, the exterior design of the car has been tweaked with a more angular front grille similar to the “elder brother” Palisade. The LED positional lights are designed in a pixelated pattern, connected by a horizontal LED strip on the hood. Meanwhile, the headlights of the 2024 Creta are separate and placed towards the sides similar to the new generation Santa Fe.

The rear of the car features “L-shaped” tail lights, horizontally positioned, similar to the LED daytime running lights. Below is a new silver rear bumper with a more muscular and aggressive design.

In terms of interior, the cabin of the 2024 Hyundai Creta has undergone several changes compared to the current version. Among them, the most notable upgrade is the dual screen cluster integrating the digital instrument cluster and the 10.25-inch infotainment screen. In addition, the car also has a small screen located near the armrest, used to control air conditioning and vehicle settings. The steering wheel and gear stick are also newly designed.

Upgraded Hyundai Tucson

On December 7, 2023, Hyundai Tucson facelift was officially unveiled with a total of 12 versions.

Compared to the predecessor, the exterior design of the 2024 Hyundai Tucson undergoes minor changes. The front of the car has a smaller Parametric grille, accompanied by wing-shaped positional lights. At the same time, the front bumper is extended horizontally to make the car look more powerful. On the other hand, the body and rear lights of the new Hyundai Tucson are almost unchanged compared to the previous version.

In the interior, the car is also upgraded with many notable features such as a dual screen cluster similar to the Santa Fe 2024. This screen cluster includes a digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen integrated together. The three-spoke steering wheel is more slender, with integrated function buttons.

New generation Hyundai Santa Fe

Despite the controversy over the new design, the new generation of Hyundai Santa Fe still attracts a lot of attention from Vietnamese users. The car has a robust, square-shaped appearance, reminiscent of the Land Rover.

In terms of interior, in this new generation, the Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a range of modern conveniences such as a curved display panel facing the driver, heated steering wheel, heated/ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 360-degree camera, hill-start assist or 50:50 torque distribution.

Upgraded Kia Morning

Introduced in July 2023, Kia Morning 2024 is the second facelift version of the current generation (launched in 2017). The new upgrade impresses with its more sturdy front and rear design, with vertical headlights and taillights. The car is also equipped with new features such as automatic throttle, lane-keeping assist or an electronic instrument cluster.

New generation Kia K3

In August 2023, the new generation Kia K3 (newly named K4) was unintentionally captured while undergoing testing in the United States. Although heavily camouflaged, many people can still notice some new features in the car’s exterior such as vertical headlights similar to other new Kia products, along with eye-catching dual-tone designed alloy wheels.

Upgraded Kia K5

Introduced since October 2023, Kia K5 has undergone some changes in form and new technology equipment in the interior.

In the 2024 version, the K5 impresses with its sleek headlight strip with a 3D effect and a strip of lights that runs along the hood, while the daytime running lights have a new, more stylish design. The car is also equipped with a new set of wheels.

The interior of the car has been significantly upgraded with a digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touch screen, called Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), combining the two. The three-spoke steering wheel has become more elegant with integrated function buttons.

Upgraded Kia Sonet

As a highly popular Kia model in the Vietnamese market, Sonet facelift is also expected to come to Vietnam this year.

In this mid-cycle upgrade, the exterior is significantly refined. The Sonet stands out with new LED headlights, seamlessly integrated “C-shaped” tail lights. The front, sides and rear bumper have been redesigned. The cabin is more modern with a large 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, inherited from the “elder brother” Seltos.

Upgraded Kia Seltos

After being introduced in India in mid-July 2023, Vietnamese users are also eagerly anticipating the upgraded version of the Kia Seltos to come to Vietnam in the near future.

The B-segment SUV has its design tweaked from the headlights, front bumper, grille to new alloy wheels. The Seltos facelift is available in 18 versions, including 3 engine options, 7 exterior colors and 2 dual-tone options.

Not only the exterior, the interior of the 2024 Seltos also receives modifications such as a new dual-screen setup featuring a 10.23-inch infotainment touch screen and a high-resolution 10.23-inch digital instrument cluster. In the upgraded version, the Seltos has a larger panoramic sunroof compared to the previous version. It also features a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system and electric parking brake. In addition, the car also has a 360-degree camera, 8-inch heads-up display, automatic rain-sensing wipers and an 8-speaker Bose audio system.

Upgraded Kia Sorento

Introduced since July 2023 in South Korea, Kia Sorento facelift features a notable new design such as vertical LED headlights and redesigned daytime running lights.

In the interior, the car has a pair of curved screens that combine the center touchscreen and the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Just below this screen is a sleek air outlet, a new ambient lighting strip and an air conditioning control system.

A new addition to the Kia Sorento 2024 is the user fingerprint recognition system at the center control cluster. This feature allows users to easily start the car or make payments for additional charges.

Upgraded Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival facelift is one of the most anticipated models of the Korean brand.

The upgraded version of the fourth-generation Carnival adopts a more obvious SUV style, with the concept of “bold modernity” based on Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy.

The car is equipped with vertical headlights and star map daytime running lights to create a futuristic image. The grille is larger and more square-shaped, instead of the beveled edges like in the current version. The car also has new wheels with spokes in both horizontal and vertical orientations, in harmony with the overall design.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)