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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)

Price Could Make 2015 Hyundai Sonata a Winner

By Keith Griffin on May 22, 2014 - 10:38AM

Hyundai has announced pricing for the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, well in advance of its introduction to the media next month, and it appears it has a winning price combination that could help bolster sales when the midsize comes to market this summer.

First Hyundai Tucson FCV Hits US Shores

By Keith Griffin on May 21, 2014 - 5:07AM

The first fuel cell vehicle for Hyundai has arrived in the United States and should become available to the general public in the next few weeks. But you're not going to own this Tucson – it's only available as a lease.

Hyundai Genesis Top Safety Pick Comes at a Price

By Keith Griffin on May 20, 2014 - 12:52PM

It's all about the front driver's side of your car when it comes to collisions, which is why the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has its small overlap crash test. A good percentage of folks involved in those types of crashes suffer fatal injures.

Best Places To Get a Hyundai Serviced

By Keith Griffin on May 16, 2014 - 6:41PM

When it comes to auto service departments it's usually not the quality that differs from dealership to dealership: it's the people. That's why you know the best places to get a Hyundai serviced are the dealerships with the national champion service advisors.

Hyundai Owners Most Loyal in the Industry

By Keith Griffin on May 6, 2014 - 8:54PM

From the Department of Redundancy Department comes this new, calling someone a loyal Hyundai owner is now officially redundant officially according to a metric from Brand Keys, a New York-based brand, customer loyalty and engagement consultancy.

Hyundai Genesis Gets Award as Big as Texas

By Keith Griffin on May 1, 2014 - 8:31AM

The accolades for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis continue to accumulate just weeks after its official introduction. This time it has taken home an award as big as the state of Texas.

Glenn Knew the Hyundai Genesis Coupe Was His Next Car After Seeing It in Action

By Mechele Dillard on April 22, 2014 - 8:23AM

It's not easy to personalize a ride in Germany, Glenn says, but with a lot of hard work he has made the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe BK38 he loves so much into something unique and all his own, while still conforming to all applicable road rules in his country.

Believe the Hype: 2015 Hyundai Sonata a Winner

By Keith Griffin on April 16, 2014 - 6:22AM

Hyundai has nailed it. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is going to be a winner provided its performance is anywhere near as stunning as its looks. More so than previous generations, this is an aspirational model that people will want and not just need.

Toyota Targets Hyundai Design - And That's a Mistake

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2014 - 8:20AM

Toyota is refreshing its popular Camry in an apparent bid to stem the popularity of the Hyundai Sonata. It's a surprising mistake by the Japanese automaker.

Are Hyundai Researchers Closer to Solving Range Anxiety?

By Keith Griffin on April 13, 2014 - 10:11AM

One of the great concerns with electric vehicles is range anxiety. Hyundai researchers have made a big step that moves the manufacturer one huge step closer to solving the problem.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Racks Up Really Specific Award

By Keith Griffin on April 12, 2014 - 11:15AM

The hits just keep coming for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis that debuted to the media last week in Arizona and is now on sale at dealers. This award is one of the most specific you're going to ever read about.

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Challenges for the Ultimate Driving Machine Title

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2014 - 7:18PM

Equus Earns Top Accolade for Unusual Element

By Keith Griffin on April 10, 2014 - 2:54PM

The 2014 Hyundai Equus underwent a refresh in the summer of 2013 that appears to be paying off with the receipt of a major accolade. But what's most amazing is why the luxury sedan won the award.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Breaks Out Strong

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2014 - 9:28AM

The early buzz on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is fairly strong with few negative words about the near-luxury sedan. It was rolled out to the media in Arizona last week and reviews have been published in the last 24 hours.

10 Things to Know About the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2014 - 9:37AM

Driving impressions of the new 2015 Hyundai Genesis are banned until April 7 but that doesn't mean we can't share some things to know about it before then.

Former Hyundai CEO Krafcik Gets Interesting New Role

By Keith Griffin on April 3, 2014 - 6:40PM

John Krafcik, the popular former president and CEO of Hyundai Motors America has surfaced in an unlikely role: director for a car selling website.

Bad News About Genesis Coupe Regarding Timing

By Keith Griffin on April 3, 2014 - 6:10PM

Fans of the Genesis Coupe hoping to acquire a new model based on the just introduced 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan are in for a disappointment. A new coupe won't happen any time soon.

Hyundai Sales Down, but Genesis Should Help

By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2014 - 3:51PM

For the second month in a row, Hyundai sales have dropped year over year compared to 2013 but there's no reason to panic. Two major sellers are in the midst of rolling out, which should help restore the product line.

Does 2015 Genesis Have a Good MSRP?

By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2014 - 3:07PM

Hyundai today unveiled the price of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis at the national automotive media introduction in Arizona. The big question would have to be: is it a good price? Will it attract buyers in sufficient numbers?

How Will 2015 Hyundai Be Different in US?

By Keith Griffin on March 30, 2014 - 8:42PM

A high-ranking Hyundai PR exec has sent out an intriguing email that indicates Americans will be seeing a different 2015 Sonata than was introduced in Korea last week. The question is: how different?

Can Michael Jordan Help Sell the Hyundai Genesis?

By Keith Griffin on March 28, 2014 - 5:05PM

Hyundai has announced that it is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Maybe Hyundai needs to pair up with the basketball legend to sell the Hyundai Genesis.

Will Latest Veloster Accolade Sell More Hyundais?

By Keith Griffin on March 28, 2014 - 4:08PM

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has been awarded an overall five-star crash test rating, the highest rating given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It joins other models in the lineup like the Genesis, Genesis Coupe and Sonata. Will safety be the key to selling Hyundais?

Is the Veloster the Best Value in Sub-Compacts?

By Keith Griffin on March 25, 2014 - 9:34PM

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has been proclaimed the best value in America by Vincentric, an automotive research firm specializing in automotive cost of ownership. The question is – by what standards?

What's Right and Wrong with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2014 - 5:41PM

Even though just introduced today, there are already people lining up to take pot shots at the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which makes us ask the question: what's right and wrong with the new midsize sedan?

Hyundai Intros 2015 Sonata - Is it a Winner?

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2014 - 7:59AM

The car that Hyundai needs to be a runaway success was introduced this morning in Korea. The question most will have about the 2015 Sonata is it going to be a winner for the automaker?

Hyundai Puts the Genesis Touch on a Surprising Vehicle

By Keith Griffin on March 22, 2014 - 4:33PM

There have been images of a new Hyundai caught testing in South Korea with looks inspired by the 2015 Genesis – and it needs to come to the U.S. for the automaker to be considered a full line brand along the line of Mercedes-Benz.

Hyundai Developing Great Alternative Engine

By Keith Griffin on March 22, 2014 - 7:42AM

Hyundai, along with Delphi, is designing a gasoline engine without spark plugs that could deliver fuel economy similar to a diesel engine without the burdensome extra fuel taxes.

Hyundai's Domestic Woes Should Help Genesis, Sonata in US Market

By Keith Griffin on March 21, 2014 - 12:55PM

Hyundai is facing pressures in its home market of Korea that should help make models like the Genesis and Sonata stronger in the U.S. The automaker is facing legislative pressure to make product more environmentally friendly or face stiff levies.

Hyundai Santa Fe winter vehicle of the year

Does Winning Winter Accolades Help Santa Fe, Sorrento?

By Keith Griffin on March 21, 2014 - 8:01AM

The New England Motor Press Association, where I am an active member and immediate past president, has bestowed two major awards on Hyundai and Kia. The two brands need to exploit the accolades for Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

Three Features Not To Miss on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

By Keith Griffin on March 18, 2014 - 9:18AM

Hyundai has a blog on its media website called "Hyundai Like Sunday," which is promotes with the tagline: Truth, Candor & Conversation. In its latest installment, the automaker points out three great features in the upcoming 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

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