Hyundai Confirms New Midsize Pickup Truck

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10/11/2025

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Hyundai has confirmed that it will start selling a midsize pickup truck. The Korean firm is working on a range of versions and a hybrid variant aimed at Australia is scheduled to appear before the end of 2027. The step shows that Hyundai plans to compete with the main pickup brands worldwide.

The clearest details arrive from Australia. Don Romano, president of Hyundai Australia, has spoken publicly about the program and stressed that the company will not place its badge on an existing model built by another firm. Hyundai will design its own ladder frame pickup from scratch. Romano said the truck will carry equipment plus features that separate it from rival products and that the model, known locally as a "ute," will reach dealerships before 2028.

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The truck's most important element is its drivetrain. Although specifications remain scarce, Romano verified that the vehicle will employ a new hybrid layout without a plug in port. The statement points to a range extender hybrid (EREV) layout, in which a small petrol engine runs only as a generator. The electricity produced feeds an electric motor that turns the wheels. The layout should supply strong torque and lower fuel use than the petrol or diesel engines fitted to competing trucks like the Kia Tasman.

Beyond Australia, Hyundai will build a separate pickup with General Motors for South America also planned for around 2028. A further model for North America is targeted for 2030. Each vehicle will enter segments already packed with well known names like the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma besides Chevrolet Colorado. By designing its own chassis and systems, Hyundai signals that it intends to remain in the pickup field for the long term. Reports add that Hyundai is also preparing a battery electric pickup that may later become part of the Ioniq electric range.

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