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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)
By Dave Ashton on January 10, 2017 - 10:21AM
Autonomous driving may be the hot topic in the auto industry, but Hyundai motors may have another technology up their sleeves for the future which could be a possible solution for road rage.
By Dave Ashton on January 10, 2017 - 4:13AM
Although Hyundai may be avoiding all the pomp and circumstance of showing off its new range of vehicles and technologies at the North American International Auto Show the company still have much to shout about, especially with the full IONIQ and Genesis range.
By Dave Ashton on January 9, 2017 - 5:03AM
Although the Hyundai Veloster is a few years old now, it's still winning over fans and most recently won the title of Best Small Hatchback at the Oman Auto Excellence Awards.
By Dave Ashton on January 7, 2017 - 10:12AM
When it comes to reviews of the Hyundai Veloster the conclusions can be a mixed bag of nuts ranging from totally loving the car to lukewarm reactions, depending on what you prioritise. Here I recompile a range of reviews so you can make up your own mind for if you want to take the plunge with the Veloster in 2017.
By Dave Ashton on January 6, 2017 - 10:03AM
Genesis, Hyundai's luxury brand has come out swinging with the new 2017 Genesis G90, so how will the South Korean carmaker beat the rest of the competition?
By Dave Ashton on January 6, 2017 - 7:05AM
Korean car manufacturer Hyundai will be unleashing their Click To Buy service which will allow you to buy a Hyundai vehicle online, but there seems to be no sign of the service outside the UK.
By Dave Ashton on January 3, 2017 - 9:08AM
Hyundai announced a new partnership with Google which will add voice controls for your vehicle via Google Home and Hyundai's Blue Link service.
By Dave Ashton on January 2, 2017 - 4:07AM
The race is on for providing the EV vehicle with the furthest range and Hyundai are on the case with a new fuel cell for the Tucson, possibly available by January 2018 which will provide a 348 mile range.
By Dave Ashton on December 31, 2016 - 10:18AM
Even with its asymmetrical door layout and a few years under its belt, the Hyundai Veloster is still wearing well and can keep its head held high up against the competition.
By Dave Ashton on December 29, 2016 - 9:58AM
The Hyundai Ioniq is giving customers loads of options with its hybrid, hybrid plug-in and fully electric options, boys also winning the stakes when it comes to fuel economy.
By Dave Ashton on December 28, 2016 - 10:03AM
With a release date around late 2017 the new Hyundai Veloster has been spotted in South Korea, this time showing a completely uncovered rear end.
By Dave Ashton on December 27, 2016 - 7:27AM
Hyundai Motors recently announced that they are reducing internal costs, along with the plan to get up to speed to match the current SUV boom.
By Dave Ashton on December 22, 2016 - 5:31AM
The auto manufacturer Hyundai are set to push the boundaries of car technology in the next few years with hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles with example vehicles already in the pipeline.
By Dave Ashton on December 19, 2016 - 10:47AM
The Korean car giant Hyundai are one of the latest car manufacturers to join 27 companies to form a global consortium to consolidate self driving technology to be brought to the masses.
By Dave Ashton on December 14, 2016 - 5:26AM
The Value Edition from Hyundai is about offering more value and comfort for your money, which has now been extended to the new Elantra.
By Dave Ashton on December 12, 2016 - 11:07AM
Hyundai's vehicle lineup now has the addition of ex-Bugatti designer Alexander 'Sasha' Selipanov to invigorate their luxury model lines.
By Will Maley on November 22, 2016 - 3:03PM
Unless you have been living under a rock, crossovers are currently the hot thing. Hyundai is planning some major changes to their crossover lineup for this.
By Will Maley on November 20, 2016 - 3:03PM
All of us have subscriptions to magazines, streaming services, newsletters, etc. But what about a subscription for a car?
By Will Maley on November 16, 2016 - 11:15AM
We thought that the Genesis G80 for the U.S. was going to miss out on a new Sport model with a new 3.3L Biturbo V6. How wrong we were.
By Parks McCants on November 8, 2016 - 1:35PM
Even with the participation of major auto manufacturers, state and federal government, we have but 12 (open for business) public compressed nitrogen refueling stations on the west coast of the United States.
By Will Maley on November 4, 2016 - 3:16PM
Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.
By Marc Stern on November 1, 2016 - 9:00PM
What began as a test of durability and dependability ended up a grassroots effort by Hyundai engineers to set a new hybrid land speed record at Bonneville -- they did.
By Marc Stern on October 30, 2016 - 11:06PM
Hyundai has teamed with the development team at Bisimoto to take your basic Santa Fe and make it into a vehicle with more surprises than you might imagine.
By Marc Stern on October 30, 2016 - 9:09PM
An agreement Friday between 33 states, the District of Columbia and Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary settles the four-year cloud of mileage overstatement that resulted in fines and fees of almost $800 million.
By Marc Stern on October 25, 2016 - 12:33PM
Hyundai has recalled about 85,000 2010-16 Genesis coupes to fix a problem with the front passenger-side airbag system. The problem has to do with a loose connector that knocks out passenger recognition.
By Marc Stern on October 23, 2016 - 11:16PM
The Genesis G80 has a double honor for 2017, it has earned the top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By Marc Stern on October 20, 2016 - 7:51PM
Following complaints of detaching sunroofs, Hyundai has recalled about 63,000 2015-16 Sonatas to fix the problem. The problem stems from the air deflector and its attachment point.
By Marc Stern on October 20, 2016 - 9:03AM
Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.
By Marc Stern on October 17, 2016 - 12:12AM
The Justice Department is vigorously enforcing the Servicemembers Relief Act to ensure that service members do not have their vehicles wrongly repossessed.