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Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is the third largest conglomerate in South Korea, behind Samsung and SK Group. It is, of course, best known through its affiliates, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation, rather than other companies.
Hyundai and Kia have an intertwined relationship, and today, after years of thinking they are just affordable brands from Asia, they have genuinely outshined their roots. Currently, Hyundai and Kia are some of the most prolific automotive brands in the world, and their offspring, like Genesis and Ioniq, are setting new standards in their respective niches, too.
Naturally, you can't build a house without a foundation – and that is a solid model lineup with popular nameplates. Well, as it turns out, two of their most successful monikers just got many updates across different regions. In Europe and Australia, Hyundai will soon bring out the refreshed Tucson compact crossover SUV that comes with subtle exterior updates and significant interior upgrades. Sure, the company is still mum about powertrains – we only know Australia is getting a new Hybrid version next year when it goes on sale.
On the other hand, the LA Auto Show was the host for the arrival of the refreshed, larger 2024 Kia Sorento. This was once a mediocre compact or mid-size crossover SUV, but now the fourth generation sticks the landing at the Californian event like a true superhero of the automotive genre. Unlike its all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sibling, the 2024 Kia Sorento is merely a facelift, but it still brings a lot to the table, including the new X-Pro and X-Line packages for some off-road adventures.
Logic dictates the updated Hyundai Tucson and refreshed Kia Sorento are some of the most important releases for the South Korean group next year. So, it is no wonder that everyone is paying attention to their fresh goodies. And that is also valid for the imaginative realm of digital car content creators, which has decided to take a jab at making both a little more likeable than stock.
More precisely, Nikita Chuicko, the virtual artist better known as kelsonik on social media, thinks now is the right CGI time to fiddle with the upcoming Tucson and Sorento in a way that would make the aftermarket world pretty darn proud of his unofficial design projects. The compact Hyundai crossover SUV gets bigger shoes – the new wheels are not only sportier but also much larger than their OEM counterparts.
On the other hand, the 2024 Kia Sorento also comes with a lowered suspension setup, black aftermarket wheels, red brake calipers, and a neat chrome delete that could make it viable for the pixel master's CGI 'Shadow Line' series. So, which one is your favorite?
Naturally, you can't build a house without a foundation – and that is a solid model lineup with popular nameplates. Well, as it turns out, two of their most successful monikers just got many updates across different regions. In Europe and Australia, Hyundai will soon bring out the refreshed Tucson compact crossover SUV that comes with subtle exterior updates and significant interior upgrades. Sure, the company is still mum about powertrains – we only know Australia is getting a new Hybrid version next year when it goes on sale.
On the other hand, the LA Auto Show was the host for the arrival of the refreshed, larger 2024 Kia Sorento. This was once a mediocre compact or mid-size crossover SUV, but now the fourth generation sticks the landing at the Californian event like a true superhero of the automotive genre. Unlike its all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe sibling, the 2024 Kia Sorento is merely a facelift, but it still brings a lot to the table, including the new X-Pro and X-Line packages for some off-road adventures.
Logic dictates the updated Hyundai Tucson and refreshed Kia Sorento are some of the most important releases for the South Korean group next year. So, it is no wonder that everyone is paying attention to their fresh goodies. And that is also valid for the imaginative realm of digital car content creators, which has decided to take a jab at making both a little more likeable than stock.
More precisely, Nikita Chuicko, the virtual artist better known as kelsonik on social media, thinks now is the right CGI time to fiddle with the upcoming Tucson and Sorento in a way that would make the aftermarket world pretty darn proud of his unofficial design projects. The compact Hyundai crossover SUV gets bigger shoes – the new wheels are not only sportier but also much larger than their OEM counterparts.
On the other hand, the 2024 Kia Sorento also comes with a lowered suspension setup, black aftermarket wheels, red brake calipers, and a neat chrome delete that could make it viable for the pixel master's CGI 'Shadow Line' series. So, which one is your favorite?
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