Globally, Hyundai ranks No.3 behind Toyota and Volkswagen in annual car sales. The South Korean carmaker offers some high-speed models, which gives its more renowned competitors a run for their money regarding speed.
This list of the fastest Hyundai cars in the world includes several high-performance sports cars produced by the manufacturer in partnership with other companies, like BMW and Kia Motors, and some top sellers from Hyundai’s line of standard family sedans.
The top 10 fastest Hyundai cars are around, with so many options.
Fastest Hyundai Cars
1. Hyundai Genesis 5.0
As one of the fastest Hyundai cars, it is designed as a luxury vehicle, and it’s earned its reputation as one of the fastest Hyundai cars in acceleration.
Some publications say it can go from 0 to 60 in less than five seconds.
Due to its design and power, it has even been featured in a popular video game franchise. In short, just about everything about this car is impressive.
2. Genesis Coupe 3.8
0-60 MPH: 4.9 seconds. The Genesis Coupe 3.8 is a new car on the market widely considered one of the fastest if not the fastest, Hyundai cars on the road today.
This sports car has everything a new driver needs: a V6 engine, double-clutch transmission, independent strut suspension, and more power than ever in a Hyundai vehicle.
3. Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T
The Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T is, by far, one of the fastest Hyundai cars. With the best time of 1:38.55 (mile), you’ll look faster than others on the streets and at race tracks everywhere!
This car can go from 0 to 60 in 6.2 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph, making it one of the fastest Hyundai cars.
With all these features, you won’t want to miss out on your chance to own it today! This beauty is black or white and comfortably seats up to 5 people. Order yours today!
4. Hyundai Equus Signature
The Hyundai Equus Signature is an all-electric car that debuted in 2014.
It was built by Hyundai, who launched it as a test vehicle to gauge consumer interest in electric vehicles before launching a full range of green cars.
The Equus Signature reaches its highest speed at 154 mph, making it one of the fastest Hyundai cars.
It can also complete a 0-60 run in 5 seconds flat—impressive for an electric vehicle.
In short, if you’re looking for a high-performance drive, look no further than Hyundai’s finest: The fast Equus Signature.
5. Hyundai Azera
At 182 miles per hour, there is nothing faster. In terms of power and comfort, that is.
The 2017 Hyundai Azera isn’t trying to be an elite performer; it tries to pull people from boring minivans back into fun sedans (and does a pretty good job).
However, its high speed makes it one of the fastest Hyundai cars today.
And for those who want more excitement in their driving lives? A four-cylinder engine with 293 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque will do fine.
This fast Hyundai has impressive performance even in a model with such sedate styling without sacrificing comfort or value.
6. Hyundai Genesis 4.6L V8
If there’s a choice between horsepower and fuel economy, Genesis will always choose horsepower.
With 420 hp on tap, these fast cars need only 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph.
Hyundai built them to be seriously fast while also mindful of fuel economy, making them one of the fastest Hyundai cars.
With EPA estimates at 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway, they can deliver that performance without guzzling a ton of gas—making them faster than most other sporty luxury cars you’ll find today.
7. Hyundai Santa Fe
The Santa Fe was first introduced in 1994. It was an impressive SUV for its time, but there is no comparison compared to today’s SUVs, which are essentially rolling computers on wheels.
To be considered one of the fastest Hyundai cars, a vehicle must have supercar performance technology that ensures maximum speed and exhilaration on every trip.
The Santa Fe might not win any drag races when pitted against a Tesla P100D (100% electric), but it has respectable stats.
8. Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD
With a 6-speed automatic transmission, many amenities, luxury, and proven reliability, it’s no wonder the Santa Fe Limited is a fan favorite.
It has all-wheel drive and excellent fuel economy at 24/31 mpg city/highway.
One of its most outstanding features is its 2.4L 190 hp GDI 4-cylinder engine that can accelerate from 0 to 60 in 8.8 seconds while giving an EPA-estimated 19 city / 25 highway mpg.
This ranks it as one of the fastest Hyundai cars ever made. A new turbocharged engine option will get up to 29/26 mpg for 2015!
9. Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T
This generation of Hyundai’s popular mid-size sedan made waves when it came to market with its incredible 220-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and aggressive styling.
Powered by a 2.0-liter T-GDI engine, it boasted a zero to sixty mile per hour time of just 6.3 seconds.
Despite falling behind top performers like Lamborghini’s Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera and Kia’s Stinger GT350 R, this is officially one of the fastest Hyundai cars in history.
10. Hyundai Veloster Turbo
The Veloster was recently redesigned and comes in Base, Turbo, and Eco flavors.
The Turbo version is a legitimate hot hatch, with 201 horsepower under its hood and a 0-60 time of just 6.8 seconds.
We had a chance to drive one of these babies (piloted by an actual pro race driver) at Laguna Seca raceway during Monterey Car Week 2015, and it proved pretty fun—especially on the road course.
It boasts many safety features like lane departure warning systems (which kept us on track), front parking sensors, blind-spot monitors… You get the idea. Not bad for a well-priced hatchback!
Conclusion
The fastest Hyundai cars will do 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds.
However, some of today’s standards don’t consider these cars fast enough compared to similar models.
Customers are still buying these cars because they remain reliable, have good cargo space, and have reasonably good fuel economy.
If you want to go fast (and who doesn’t?), you may want to consider another option from Hyundai, like its Veracruz crossover SUV or perhaps its 2013 Genesis sedan.
They will both give you much more speed for your buck.
