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In this section of Torque News you can read the latest Hyundai news and news stories about Hyundai vehicles. Keith Griffin is the Hyundai/Kia news reporter at Torque News and can be followed on Twitter at IndepthAuto.

Hyundai is one of two Korean brands competing in the U.S. market. The other is its corporate sibling Kia.

Imports to the U.S. started in 1986 with one model and have expanded to over 15 models today, which include hybrids, plug-in hybrids, all-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Today, over half of the Hyundais sold in the U.S. are American made at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama https://www.hmmausa.com/ facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The $1.8 billion facility can build just shy of 400,000 vehicles annually and currently produces the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra sedans and the Santa Fe SUV.

Kia, the brand’s Korean counterpart, offers a sportier lineup with its sedans. Both, though, have made great strides in offering premium materials and design at affordable prices compared to competitors.

In the past, many associated the Hyundai brand with lower build quality and cheaper prices. However, that is not the case today. Although still typically more affordable, Hyundai vehicles now have the build quality, safety, technology, and design expertise that rivals the best in the industry. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai in the Top 5 for auto manufacturer overall reliability.

Popular models include the Elantra and Sonata (also offered in hybrid and plug-in hybrid) sedans and the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs. An updated Santa Fe appears in the first quarter of 2021.

The Venue, Kona, and Palisade SUVs are the latest additions to the lineup. Other models include the fun-to-drive Veloster and Elantra GT, the efficient Ioniq models (hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV), the little Accent sedan, and the only fuel cell electric SUV on the market, the Nexo.

Below is a list of Hyundai’s models with starting prices (excludes delivery charges):

2021 Hyundai Venue – $18,750
2021 Hyundai Kona – $20,400
2021 Hyundai Tucson – $23,700
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe – $26,275
2021 model debuts first quarter 2021)
2021 Hyundai Palisade – $32,525
2021 Hyundai Accent – $15,395
2021 Hyundai Elantra – $19,650
2021 Hyundai Sonata – $23,600
2021 Hyundai Veloster – $18,900
2021 Hyundai Veloster N – $32,250
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid – $23,200
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid – $28,000 (est)
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric – $34,500
2021 Hyundai Kona Electric – $37,190
2021 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell – $60,000 (est)

Hyundai Slips Behind Ford in Global Automaker Rankings

By Tim Healey on July 8, 2017 - 6:02PM

Hyundai-Kia has slipped out of fifth place in the global automaker rankings, falling behind Ford.

Why Hyundai Killed the Azera

By Tim Healey on July 6, 2017 - 7:57PM

Hyundai’s Azera luxury sedan is no more. I remember when it was unveiled several years ago in LA Auto Show and was one of the highlights of the show.

Why Were Veloster Sales So Down in June

By Tim Healey on July 6, 2017 - 5:38PM

June gloom has struck the Hyundai Veloster.

Hyundai Designer Explains How Globalization Negatively Affects Auto Design

By Tim Healey on June 30, 2017 - 6:16PM

Earlier this week, we brought you a Hyundai designer’s takes on how the brand’s styling will change in the future.

Hyundai Exec Talks Future With Ward's Auto

By Tim Healey on June 26, 2017 - 6:21PM

A Hyundai designer sat down with attending media before the company’s launch of the Kona subcompact crossover SUV in Korea to talk design, globalization and the future.

Hyundai Will Charge You For No Charge

By Tim Healey on June 23, 2017 - 4:52PM

Everybody likes free stuff. Related to that, everyone likes being reimbursed for money already spent. Hyundai knows this.

Will the Hyundai Veloster N Have a Manual Trans?

By Tim Healey on June 22, 2017 - 5:34PM

More spy shots of the Veloster N have hit the Web, and one news report suggests it might not offer a manual transmission.

How Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona Drive?

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 5:21PM

Earlier this week, Hyundai finally took the wraps off of its new Kona B-segment crossover, after months of teasers.

Hyundai Veloster N Spied Again

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 12:25PM

We know that the Hyundai Veloster N is coming, but we just don’t know when it's coming and now it's spied again.

Hyundai Finally Unveils Kona and Here Are The Key Features

By Tim Healey on June 14, 2017 - 1:02PM

The new Hyundai Kona is finally here. Hyundai took the wraps off the upcoming Kona subcompact crossover SUV after teasing it for months. It’s slated to go on sale in South Korea first, followed by North America and Europe.

More Than Half of Midsize SUV Headlights Rate Poorly in IIHS Testing

By Tim Healey on June 13, 2017 - 5:59PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did some testing of midsize SUV headlights, and the results were dismal.

Why Hyundai Recalls 600K Vehicles

By Tim Healey on June 9, 2017 - 3:50PM

Hyundai has issued recalls covering 600,000 vehicles sold in the United States.

What’s With the Big Wing on the Upcoming Veloster N

By Tim Healey on June 8, 2017 - 5:26PM

Spoiler alert: The next Hyundai Veloster might just have a big ‘ole wing hanging off the body.

Hyundai Veloster N Almost Certainly a Reality

By Tim Healey on June 7, 2017 - 4:14PM

It's no secret that the first Hyundai to receive the "N' high-performance badge will be the i30 and Veloster may get an N variant in few years.

Will Hyundai Kona EV Come to North America?

By Tim Healey on June 6, 2017 - 3:26PM

We know Hyundai is planning at least one EV SUV.

Hyundai Sales Slump May Be Due to SUV Shift

By Tim Healey on June 2, 2017 - 4:01PM

With gas prices having fallen, SUV sales have risen.

Hyundai Kona Final Teaser Bares Almost All

By Tim Healey on June 2, 2017 - 12:55PM

Maybe you’re getting tired of reading about Hyundai Kona teasers, maybe you aren’t, but either way, Hyundai has given us one more.

Why Did Hyundai Fire an Auto Show Model?

By Tim Healey on May 31, 2017 - 3:53PM

A woman who worked for Hyundai during the New York Auto Show claims she was fired because of her menstrual cycle.

Hyundai’s All-Electric SUV May Start Around $39K

By Tim Healey on May 30, 2017 - 5:38PM

Hyundai has already said that it’s speeding up the timetable for launch of at least one planned long-range SUV.

Hybrids may save dual clutch automatics.

Hybrids May Save the Dual Clutch Automatic DCT Transmission – Hyundai

By John Goreham on May 29, 2017 - 8:05PM

The dual clutch transmission has one design weakness, but when coupled with a hybrid electric drive it is redeemed.

More Hyundai Veloster Spy Shots Emerge

By Tim Healey on May 26, 2017 - 8:01PM

The next Hyundai Veloster has been spotted during testing. Again.

Hyundai Kona Teased On Video

By Tim Healey on May 26, 2017 - 4:34PM

We’ve written about Hyundai Kona teaser images before, as well as how a Kona was spotted during a video shoot.

Will There Be a Hyundai Tucson N?

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 4:42PM

Hyundai has plans for its upcoming N performance sub-brand that don’t jibe with its already said publicly.

Hyundai, Kia Recalls Reopened - What it Means to You

By Tim Healey on May 22, 2017 - 12:27PM

The federal government is looking into a recall of 1.7 million Hyundais and Kias to make sure it was executed properly.

Hyundai to Build Electric Bus Reducing Urban Pollution

By Tim Healey on May 19, 2017 - 6:01PM

Does “EB” have the same ring to it as “EV”? We are talking about Hyundai's electric bus.

Hyundai Ioniq Won’t Have a Starter Battery

By Tim Healey on May 19, 2017 - 4:58PM

Hyundai’s Ioniq is unique in many ways, and here’s one of those: It won’t have a traditional 12-volt lead-acid battery used to power the starter motor.