About Hyundai Horizon

Hyundai Horizon is the daily destination for serious Hyundai buyers — covering every new model release, facelift, EV launch, and head-to-head comparison with the depth and honesty you expect from a major automotive publication.

Who runs this site?

Hyundai Horizon is written and edited by Mark Steinmann, a 25-year senior automotive journalist whose work has covered the U.S., Korean, and European new-car markets across every major segment. Mark has personally driven and reviewed every Hyundai model sold in North America since the 2001 Sonata, and he has logged tens of thousands of long-distance miles in current-generation Hyundai vehicles for first-hand evaluation.

Editorial standards at Hyundai Horizon include:

  • First-party sources first. Pricing, specs, and release dates are taken directly from Hyundai USA Newsroom, EPA fueleconomy.gov, IIHS, and NHTSA. Speculation is clearly marked.
  • Real-world driving impressions. Where applicable, articles include miles-driven impressions from prior generations of the same model.
  • Independent comparisons. We routinely benchmark Hyundai models against the Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Kia competition.
  • Total cost of ownership analysis. Major reviews include 5-year depreciation, fuel, insurance, and maintenance projections using Edmunds and KBB methodology.

What you'll find here

  • New Hyundai model reviews — Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade, Elantra, Sonata, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Kona, Venue, Santa Cruz, and more
  • Facelift breakdowns with old-vs-new spec comparisons
  • Trim-by-trim pricing and buyer's guides for every major Hyundai
  • Head-to-head comparisons against the most relevant competitor in each segment
  • 5-year total cost of ownership analyses
  • Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric Hyundai release news
  • Hyundai 10-year/100,000-mile warranty value analyses

Editorial independence

Hyundai Horizon is not affiliated with Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor America, or any Hyundai dealership. We do not accept payment from manufacturers in exchange for favorable coverage. Where vehicles are evaluated based on press materials rather than first-hand testing, this is clearly disclosed in the article.

Some links on this site may be affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This never influences our editorial recommendations.

Contact

For corrections, story tips, or partnership inquiries, please reach us via the contact page.

Last updated: May 2026

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