Renew: The updated 2025 Santa Cruz has been introduced! Read more about the changes in our inaugural post.
The 2024 New York Auto Show kicks off today for media, and Hyundai and its sister brand Kia will be at the event to make some major debuts. While the Santa Cruz pickup truck and Tucson crossover are getting mid-cycle refreshes, the K4 is an all-new compact sedan and a direct replacement for the outgoing Forte.
Of the three vehicles, the Santa Cruz is the one that remains a mystery as the other two have already been revealed. The Ford Maverick rival appears to be the more rugged looking based on the teasers, and we can expect an updated dashboard with a pair of 12.3-inch displays as seen on other recent Hyundais.
We first saw the 2025 Tucson in November 2023 when Hyundai unveiled the refreshed model for the South Korean market before giving it the N Line treatment in December. In addition to some subtle styling changes, it features more buttons, new climate controls and a gear selector moved to the steering wheel column. Expect slimmer air vents, a larger wireless charging pad and two rotary knobs that feature small displays.
As for Kia, the K4 is a far cry from the old Forte it replaces. It looks very different inside and out, but the technical specifications are still a mystery. We’ll find out what’s inside today when the car makes its debut at the New York Auto Show. The South Korean version was introduced last week with a turquoise interior that we’re hoping to see in the United States.
Hyundai’s livestream begins at 9:20 AM EST while Kia’s livestream begins 25 minutes later, at 9:45 AM EST. All three vehicles will go on sale in the United States later this year as 2025MY products.
