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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 Veloster Wins Best Small Hatchback And Gets Covered In Thousands of Crystals

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.

The Best And Worst Reviews Of The 2017 Hyundai Veloster

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.

Why You Should Love The New 2017 Genesis G90

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?

Hyundai To Launch Online Buying, But Is It Just Reserved For The UK?

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.

You Can Now Control Your Hyundai With Google Home, But Would You Want To?

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.

Hyundai Tucson IX 2 Fuel Cell SUV Has A 348 Mile Range, Coming January 2018

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.

The Hyundai Veloster Still Holds Its Head High Against The Competition

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.

Hyundai IONIQ Scores Highest For Fuel Economy Says The EPA

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.

Is This The Rear Of The 2018 Hyundai Veloster?

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.

Hyundai Cuts Costs As SUV Market Continues To Boom

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.

Hyundai Look To The Future With Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Self-Driving Cars

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.

Hyundai Joins Forces With Consortium On Self-Driving Technology

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.

The Hyundai Elantra Value Edition Has More Than You Would Expect

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.

Hyundai Genesis Gains Bugatti Chiron Designer: What Could He Bring?

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.

Hyundai Does the Crossover Shuffle

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.

Hyundai Sees the Future of Car Ownership In Subscriptions

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?

Genesis Sharpens the G80 for Los Angeles

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.

Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Evolution Riding on Expanding Fueling Network

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.

Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank

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.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Sets Land Speed Mark

Hyundai Ioniq Sets Hybrid Land Speed Mark of 157.825 MPH

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.

Turbocharger Adds Punch To 2017 Hyundai Sport

By Marc Stern on November 1, 2016 - 2:48PM

Hyundai Teamed With Bisimoto Development To Create A Monster -- They Surely Have

For Hyundai, Can SEMA Get Sweeter Than It Already Is?

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.

Hyundai and Kia Have Settled Their Four-Year Mileage Suit

Hyundai, Kia Now Free To Move On From Mileage Issues

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.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe among 85,000 recalled to fix airbag issue

Hyundai Recalls 85,000 Genesis Coupes To Fix Airbag System Connector

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.

2017 Genesis G80 Wins Top IIHS, NHTSA Safety Awards

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.

Hyundai Recalls 62,811 Sonatas To Fix Flying Panoramic Sunroofs

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.

Experts Calm Driver Fears Over Vehicle Hacks; All They Want Is Money

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.

Here Is How The U.S. Protects Soldiers From Bad Car Repos

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.

Here’s How You Create A Hyundai Santa Fe With Real Attitude

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:43AM

Hyundai has Teamed with Rockstar Performance to create a Santa Fe with real attitude. It's exactly what you achieve when you equip a 3.3-liter engine with nitrous.

Hyundai Sets September Sales Mark led by Santa Fe

Hyundai Sets September Sales Record; Kia Sales Slip A Bit

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:26PM

Hyundai, led by the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, set a new sales mark in September. And, the Veloster also scored a notable sales win, as well.

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