Dolby Atmos arrives in the new, affordable China-exclusive Hyundai Elexio
- Dolby Atmos audio will be available as standard on all trims of Hyundai’s new Elexio EV, a China-exclusive SUV.
- The Elexio EV will feature six built-in speakers to deliver Dolby Atmos audio, with an optional upgrade to eight speakers with an external amplifier.
- The price of the Elexio EV ranges from RMB 119,800 to 149,800 (approximately $16,800 to $21,000), making it a more affordable option compared to luxury vehicles that offer Dolby Atmos.
- Hyundai is the first mass-market automaker to include Dolby Atmos as standard on all trims of an electric vehicle.
- The inclusion of Dolby Atmos in the Elexio EV marks Hyundai’s entry into the premium audio market, expanding its offerings beyond traditional luxury vehicles.
Dolby Atmos, the dominant name behind spatial audio in theaters and the home, has become a fixture in luxury cars from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Cadillac, and Lucid priced upwards of $70,000. But now, Hyundai is including Dolby Atmos audio in the new entry-level Elexio EV – a China-exclusive (for now) SUV that costs between RMB 119,800 and 149,800 (or $16,800 to $21,000).
Unlike the more luxury vehicles that have included Atmos as part of a premium package, the Hyundai Elexio will offer it as standard on all trims through its six built-in speakers. There is the option of increasing that to eight speakers with an external amplifier …
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Q. What is Dolby Atmos?
A. Dolby Atmos is a technology behind spatial audio, commonly used in theaters and luxury cars.
Q. Which luxury cars have included Dolby Atmos as part of their premium packages?
A. Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Cadillac, and Lucid are some examples of luxury cars that have included Dolby Atmos as part of their premium packages.
Q. Is Dolby Atmos available on the new Hyundai Elexio EV?
A. Yes, Dolby Atmos is now available on the new Hyundai Elexio EV, a China-exclusive SUV.
Q. How much does the Hyundai Elexio EV cost in China?
A. The Hyundai Elexio EV costs between RMB 119,800 and 149,800 (approximately $16,800 to $21,000).
Q. Is Dolby Atmos included as part of a premium package on the Hyundai Elexio EV?
A. No, unlike other luxury vehicles, Dolby Atmos is included as standard on all trims of the Hyundai Elexio EV.
Q. How many speakers does the Hyundai Elexio EV come with by default?
A. The Hyundai Elexio EV comes with six built-in speakers.
Q. Is it possible to increase the number of speakers on the Hyundai Elexio EV?
A. Yes, there is an option to increase the number of speakers to eight with an external amplifier.
Q. Where is the Hyundai Elexio EV currently available for purchase?
A. The Hyundai Elexio EV is currently only available in China as a China-exclusive model.
Q. What is unique about how Dolby Atmos is being offered on the Hyundai Elexio EV compared to other luxury vehicles?
A. Unlike other luxury vehicles, Dolby Atmos is included as standard on all trims of the Hyundai Elexio EV, rather than being part of a premium package.