Hyundai Launches China-Built Elexio in Australia at $59,990 Drive-Away

Overview

• The Elexio becomes Hyundai Australia’s first passenger car sourced from China, produced by the Beijing Hyundai joint venture.
• Hyundai set an introductory drive-away price of $59,990 and says novated-lease costs come in about $5 per week above a BYD Sealion 7 and $11 below a Tesla Model Y.
• Power comes from a 160kW/310Nm front-drive motor paired with an 88.1kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, with a claimed range of up to 546km.
• The model rides on Hyundai’s E-GMP architecture shared with Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9, positioning it between Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 by size and price.
• Local chassis tuning for Australian roads delivers confident handling according to early impressions, though reviewers note a firm ride.