The 2025 Hyundai Tucson.

Your next car could come from Amazon.

The multinational technology and goods company started as an online bookstore in 1994. Today, you can order just about anything on the site, from food products to medications, and now even a car.

Amazon Autos is a car-buying platform that allows buyers to choose their vehicles on Amazon's website and pick up their purchases at dealers. Here's a look at what cars are available on Amazon and if they are worth buying.

What cars can you buy on Amazon?

Amazon Autos has exclusively partnered with South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Company for the launch of its platform. The partnership allows drivers to learn about best-selling Hyundai nameplates in their area and conduct research outside of a dealership setting.

Hyundais on Amazon Autos

  • Hyundai Palisade
  • Hyundai Kona
  • Hyundai Tucson
  • Hyundai Santa Fe
  • Hyundai Elantra
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Hyundai Ioniq 9
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz
  • Hyundai Venue

Models from Hyundai's Kia and Genesis brands are not currently offered on Amazon Autos. The platform is extremely detailed, allowing users to browse through a long list of nearby Hyundai models.

Amazon Autos vs. the traditional dealership experience

Amazon Autos arms car buyers with information about vehicles, including dealer fees and out-the-door prices (excluding government fees and taxes), the vehicle's mileage and feature highlights. Amazon Autos also displays exterior color, interior color, engine and drivetrain information.

The platform offers cash, finance and lease options, displaying prices for each option. Car buyers can also access VIN numbers for more extensive research.

Is Amazon Autos easy to use?

Overall, Amazon Autos provides a more streamlined car-buying experience than traditional dealerships. It doesn't include a salesperson's opportunity to upsell additional packages, products and warranties and allows buyers more insights into their available options. The platform is a great way to understand the monthly costs of financing or leasing a vehicle without having to visit a dealership's finance department.

Should you buy a car on Amazon?

Buying a car via the Amazon Autos platform technically means you're buying a vehicle from a Hyundai dealership through an Amazon sales portal. So, when it comes to having a positive buying experience, you should always do more research on the dealers selling the vehicles on the platform.

Google reviews, as well as reviews from the Better Business Bureau, can be a great indication of whether or not a dealership has good customer service. Amazon Autos may simplify the car buying process, but drivers still have to pick up their vehicles at the dealer to finalize the purchase.

Hyundai Motor Company produces several competitive models like the Tucson small SUV, Ioniq 5 electric small SUV and Elantra small car. The South Korean automaker's collaboration with Amazon could revolutionize the American car-buying experience, removing several pain points from the process.

Platforms like CarMax and Carvana are also providing alternatives to the traditional dealership experience. These companies make car buying more straightforward by creating a consumer-centric shopping experience where drivers can easily narrow down their options without having to deal with sales tactics and external opinions.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: You can buy a car on Amazon? Hyundai and Amazon team up for sales site

Reporting by Charles Singh , USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY

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