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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)

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec review: good things come from small engines

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2013 - 5:58PM

While the 3.8L V6 engine packs more punch, the turbocharged 4-cylinder that serves as the base engine for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe performs beautifully while also offering better fuel economy than the larger and more expensive V6 – while also featuring all of the strong points that make the Genesis Coupe one of my favorite cars on the market today.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be MVP in Super Bowl

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2013 - 9:39AM

The new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing has been announced, and the new SUV will be starring in three of the five Hyundai Super Bowl ads.

The TorqueNews Top Vehicles of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show - GM takes the cake

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 5:14PM

Over the past few weeks we have taken a close look at the new debuts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall and with such a big year at hand – the folks here at TorqueNews put our heads together to come up with our favorites from Detroit in a variety of categories.

A still from the Hyundai Super Bowl commercial Epic Playdate

Hyundai has Flaming Lips for Super Bowl Ad

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2013 - 5:18PM

Hyundai is pushing the new Santa Fe hard this weekend, with three new ads to air during the big game and an exclusive Flaming Lips song you can download if you're one of the first to access the site.

Hyundai reveals brilliant Super Bowl ad featuring the Santa Fe fighting bullies [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on January 31, 2013 - 10:32AM

Having already unveiled commercials for the Hyundai Sonata and Genesis, Hyundai has just released its third and most interesting Super Bowl XLVII ad showcasing the all-new Santa Fe.

Funny Hyundai Super Bowl commercials to bring laughter and customers

By John Goreham on January 23, 2013 - 4:28PM

Hyundai is all in for the Super Bowl. Here is a preview of the funny commercials viewers will see

Hyundai shows focus on performance with new Nürburgring test facility

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2013 - 2:25PM

Hyundai Motor Company has recently launched construction of a new testing facility at the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany – showing the Korean automaker’s commitment to driving dynamics while also showing that they are serious about competing with the best cars on the market today.

The interior of the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 5:25PM

The side of the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 5:24PM

The back end of the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 5:23PM

The front end of the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 5:23PM

Hyundai unveils hot new HCD-14 Genesis concept luxury sedan

By Aaron Turpen on January 15, 2013 - 3:53PM

Hyundai's HCD-14 Genesis concept features a wild, pillar-less suicide door configuration and massive amounts of style as the company's new design direction for luxury sedans.

Hyundai teases their HCD-14 Concept coming to the Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2013 - 1:56PM

Next week’s 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is sure to be chock full of exciting new production models and concepts alike and today, we get our first teaser of the Hyundai HCD-14 Concept – although there is little information accompanying the lone shadowy image shown on the right.

The Veloster Turbo in some autocross action.

A review of the Hyundai Veloster Turbo: Korea's handy hatchback with big power

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2013 - 3:55PM

I have driven the Hyundai Veloster a handful of times including spending a full week testing the funky little hatchback and my only concern was that it could use a little more power – a problem that is well solved with the Hyundai Veloster Turbo which adds a turbocharged to the standard 1.6L engine and more than just a little more power.

The interior of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2013 - 3:54PM

A dash of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

The dash of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2013 - 3:53PM

A rear end of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2013 - 3:52PM

A side shot of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2013 - 3:51PM

These are your top 18 bestselling vehicles in America for 2012

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2013 - 7:02PM

Sales figures for the 2012 calendar year are in from around the industry and tonight, we take a look at the top 18 bestselling vehicles sold in the good ol’ USA – with all of these 18 cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles selling at least 200,000 vehicles in 2012.

Hyundai Elantra fast becoming America’s most popular sedan

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2012 - 8:14AM

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is setting all-time sales records and is the most popular compact sedan in America.

Hyundai recalls Veloster for parking brake flaw, what symptoms can drivers expect?

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 2:48PM

Hyundai's emergency brake recall comes the same day the automaker issued a separate recall concerning the Veloster's faulty glass sunroof.

2012 Hyundai Veloster recalled for dangerous shattering sunroof

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 12:45PM

The Hyundai Veloster safety recall stems for an October investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

2013 Santa Fe garners surprising new buyers for Hyundai

By John Goreham on December 6, 2012 - 8:11AM

Buyers of the all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe used to shop elsewhere

The Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top Concept debuts in LA

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2012 - 11:37AM

Among the more interesting concept debuts at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show is the Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top – a heavily modified version of the popular Veloster Turbo that combines the open air freedom of a convertible with the functionality of a utility vehicle.