7yr Warranty Rumours Swirling Around Hyundai Australia

Hyundai Australia may be set to extend its new car warranty from five years to seven years with unlimited kilometres, bringing the Korean manufacturer in line with subsidiary brand Kia.

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We will know for sure soon as is only 3 weeks until the end of financial year mid 2025. Rumours hint that the change could be backdated to January 1st 2025.

The move would see Hyundai abandon its current five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, which has been offered since 1999 when it became an industry pioneer.

A Hyundai Australia spokesperson declined to comment on the issue when contacted by ZeCar, with the company yet to release any official confirmation about the warranty extension.

ZeCar has not received any press release or official confirmation regarding the proposed seven-year warranty coverage.

However, the potential change comes as Hyundai faces increasing competition from brands offering extended warranty periods, with warranty length becoming a key consideration for Australian car buyers considering new cars like the Hyundai Inster.

Enhanced Coverage Details

Seven-Year Base Warranty The possible longer warranty could offer seven years of unlimited kilometre coverage as a base warranty, rather than requiring additional dealer servicing conditions.

Backdated Coverage The warranty extension may apply retrospectively to all Hyundai vehicles purchased in Australia from 1 January 2025.

Commercial Vehicle Application It is unlikely that a new Hyundai seven-year coverage would allow unlimited kilometres for commercial vehicle usage.

The possible increase in warranty length could have been instigated by Hyundai Australia's newly appointed CEO Don Romano.

Kia has offered seven years unlimited kilometres since late 2014, which industry observers suggest has contributed to its sales success against Hyundai.

Australia's warranty landscape has evolved considerably since Hyundai introduced its pioneering five-year coverage in 1999.

MG Australia currently leads with a 10-year, 250,000-kilometre base warranty, while both Nissan and Mitsubishi offer 10-year warranties that require ongoing dealer servicing to maintain full coverage.

The rumoured seven-year warranty would position Hyundai competitively against premium brands whilst maintaining simplicity compared to service-dependent extended warranties.

For Hyundai, closing the warranty gap with Kia could prove crucial as it and subsidiary Kia compete for market share in Australia's increasingly competitive automotive landscape.

Industry analysts suggest warranty length has become a significant purchasing factor, particularly for buyers seeking long-term ownership security.

The potential backdating to January 2025 would address concerns about customers delaying purchases to wait for enhanced coverage.