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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)

2014 Hyundai Equus Ultimate Review: More Luxury Means a Bigger Bargain

By Patrick Rall on November 15, 2013 - 11:34AM

The changes made to the 2014 Hyundai Equus might be fairly subtle but when combined with the long list of features that makes the Equus one of the most impressive – and least expensive – large luxury sedans sold in American, those subtle changes help to make the best bargain in the luxury segment even better.

Hyundai Dares Its Customers - Tell Us We're Bad

By Keith Griffin on November 14, 2013 - 4:40PM

At first blush it appears to be a gutsy move. Hyundai has invited consumers to rate its dealerships good and bad for all the world to see on a third-party website. It appears to be a bold move until one finds out Hyundai's customers largely like the brand.

Hyundai certified pre-owned best in nation

Hyundai Certified Gets Top Award But Does Buying One Make Sense?

By Keith Griffin on November 13, 2013 - 1:39PM

When it comes to buying a new car vs. a used car, some folks are always going to opt for new while others feel certified pre-owned is the only way to go. Well, the latter might be right in the wake of Hyundai being pegged best overall certified pre-owned program for popular cars by IntelliChoice.

Quality Problems Come to a Head at Hyundai

By Keith Griffin on November 12, 2013 - 7:33AM

In a surprising move, Hyundai's chief technology officer has resigned in the wake of increasing vehicle recalls around the globe, especially in the vital United States market where the brand in the last decade has developed a hard-earned reputation for quality that could slowly be slipping away.

2015 Genesis Best Looking Hyundai Ever: A Wannabee?

By Keith Griffin on November 11, 2013 - 7:53PM

The South Korean unveil of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis shows it could be the best looking Hyundai ever to hit the U.S. market, but then again some might find it derivative based on spy shots unveiled and it could be termed a wannabee.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review: Standing Out in a Packed Segment

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 5:02PM

Hyundai has offered a model in the midsized crossover segment for years but with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – the Korean automaker finally has an alternative that can stand out in just about any comparison in the class.

The panoramic sunroof of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:55PM

The dash of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:54PM

The rear cargo area of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:53PM

The rear seats of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:53PM

The front seats of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:52PM

The rear end of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:51PM

The side profile of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:50PM

The front end of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 4:49PM

Chrysler Group Dominates Texas Truck Rodeo, Ram Takes Top Honors Again

By Patrick Rall on October 14, 2013 - 11:45AM

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has just announced the results of their 2013 Texas Truck Rodeo and the Chrysler Group has dominated – with their vehicles claiming 15 of the 24 awards in the 21st annual event held in the Lone Star State.

15 Drivers Prepared to Race for Global RallyCross Gold This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2013 - 8:07PM

The 2013 Global RallyCross schedule makes its second to last stop of the season this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s dirt track facility – with 15 of the best rallycross racers in the world lining up to do battle including some new(ish) faces and some old faces in new cars.

Three things to beware of when researching a new car or crossover

By John Goreham on August 26, 2013 - 9:16PM

We all use the internet and other sources to learn about cars and crossovers we might want to buy. Here are three things to be aware of as you do your homework.

Why Hyundai's HCD-14 Genesis concept can never see production

By John Goreham on August 13, 2013 - 12:11PM

The Hyundai HCD-14 is a beautiful, bold vehicle design, but in today's automotive world it cannot be produced.

Skip Barber School adds the powerful Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By John Goreham on August 7, 2013 - 2:07PM

The Skip Barber Racing School has added the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe to its stable of high performance cars for use on track. Skip Barber’s students will use both the 3.8 R-Spec and also the 3.8 Track versions of the rear-drive sports coupe in their training. The Genesis will join the Porsche 911, Lexus IS-F and Mazdaspeed 3 at the School’s multiple locations.

The Hyundai Tucson, the first hydrogen fuel cell production vehicle. Image courtesy of Newspress

Hyundai goes All-In for Hydrogen fueling in California

By Don Bain on August 5, 2013 - 9:26PM

Hyundai is the foremost beneficiary of a $3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to Hydrogen Frontier, who will build a totally renewable hydrogen energy generation facility to serve the Hyundai hydrogen fueling station in Chino CA.

X Games LA to Boast Biggest Global RallyCross Field of 2013

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2013 - 6:22PM

The racers of Global RallyCross take to the track of the X Games Los Angeles this weekend and winning the final X Games GRC gold of 2013 won’t be easy as the shootout in the City of Angels will feature the biggest field of the 2013 season.

Why the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept will transform premium vehicles

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 8:42AM

The Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept points to the future of all premium brands. Hyundai has moved from producing entry-level cars to being one of the most significant automakers on the planet.

Hyundai recalls Azera sedans over dangerous airbag deployment issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 3, 2013 - 12:58PM

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles due to a troublesome defect that may lead to airbag malfunction.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Pikes Peak world record

Hyundai Genesis Coupe sets blistering world record run at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2013 - 5:33PM

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has done it again this year by setting a new world record run to the summit of Pikes Peak.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT review: a 5-door worthy of the GT name

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:33PM

There are few automakers doing business in the US who are growing as rapidly as Hyundai so it came as no huge surprise when the Korean automaker opted to launch the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - a 5-door version of the uber popular sedan that will help the Elantra continue to climb the charts of the most popular cars in the US while also helping Hyundai to continue their steady growth in North America.