After a new Hyundai, but not sure how long you'll have to wait?
Issues such as semiconductor chip shortages, shipping problems and sickness and isolation have affected the ability of manufacturers like Hyundai to keep their production lines going over the last three years.
As such, all of the Korean brand's models are currently experiencing some delays.
However, some models are in greater supply than others, with flexibility around powertrains, specification and vehicle colour likely to see a vehicle in your driveway sooner.
Overall, according to Price My Car, the average wait time for a Hyundai is now 104 days – compared to 108 days in January 2022.
The worst affected is the brand's European-sourced i20 N and i30 N hot hatches with new orders paused. Those with an existing order are also in for a wait of up to 12 months or longer, depending on when their deposit was placed.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles remain exclusively available online, with the most recent allocation opened on February 22.
Hyundai average model wait times 2023
Model | Wait time for current order | Wait time for new order |
---|---|---|
i20 N | One year or longer | New orders paused |
i30 hatch | Three months or less | Between three and six months |
i30 N | Between six months and 12 months | New orders paused |
i30 Sedan | Between three and six months | Between three and six months |
i30 Sedan N | Three months or less | Three months or less |
Sonata | Between three and six months | Between three and six months |
Venue | Three months or less | Between three and six months |
Kona | Between three and six months | Between three and six months |
Kona Electric | Between six months and 12 months | Between six months and 12 months |
Kona N | Three months or less | Between three and six months |
Tucson | Three months or less | Between three and six months |
Santa Fe | Three months or less | Between three and six months |
Palisade | Between three and six months | Between three and six months |
Staria and Staria Load | Between three and six months | Between three and six months |
NOTE: This information is current as of March 9, 2023. This article will be reviewed and amended as new details come to light.
“[Hyundai Australia has] good, continuous supply of Hyundai models arriving the country, however given the increase in customer demand for our products, we have a large backlog of customer orders we need to fill,” a spokesperson told Wheels last year.
“We continually have around 20,000 vehicles that are deliverable within a two-month window (this includes vehicles in the country, in transit, in production and scheduled for production).
“Availability in dealerships will vary depending on model and variant (engine, trim grade, colour, region).”
In addition, Hyundai Australia said none of its models are being altered due to the chip shortage.
It added that the logistics team is "actively prioritising vehicle allocation to existing customer orders (ensuring we limit customer wait times as much as possible)".
WIth all of the above in mind, it is important to consider this article a guide only.
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