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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)

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe at the 2012 RMAP 4XFall. Photo © 2012 Don Bain

Hyundai partners with Broadcom to boost automotive connectivity

By Don Bain on October 16, 2012 - 7:52PM

A Joint Development Agreement between wireless communication leader Broadcom and Hyundai will boost the wide-scale adoption of automotive Ethernet based infotainment and safety features, via100Mbps connectivity for vehicle networks now and up to 1Gbps in the near future, across virtually all price points.

Hyundai to show new Velocity factory-tuned concept at SEMA

By Aaron Turpen on October 16, 2012 - 4:47AM

The Velocity concept is based on the surprisingly awesome Veloster and features little improvements like.. 400+ horsepower.

Hyundai Veloster under investigation due to exploding sunroofs

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2012 - 10:07PM

It is not unusual for an automaker to address an issue with the glass sunroof panels breaking but the new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into the Hyundai Veloster sunroof is one of the more unusual this writer has heard as there seem to be no certain variables that cause the sunroof to break.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe smokes the competition

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2012 - 8:14AM

See how the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe stacked up against the Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang and Infiniti G37 in a recent track test.

Hyundai SEMA teaser #2 previews the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series Coupe

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2012 - 2:18PM

Hyundai’s decision to pull out of North American motorsports isnt going to prevent the Korean automaker from putting together an impressive display at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the newest teaser offering us a look at the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series Coupe – the second tuned up Gen Coupe to be previewed ahead of the big show.

Hyundai beginning production of ix35 Fuel Cell Vehicle

By Aaron Turpen on September 30, 2012 - 10:24AM

Hyundai will begin production of the ix35 Fuel Cell crossover this December. Production numbers will be small, with only about 1,000 to be made by 2015, but this begins two years before the competition's promised dates.

Rhys Millen's Hyundai Veloster rally car

Hyundai to pull out of all North American motorsports

By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2012 - 11:13AM

Rhys Millen Racing has announced that after the 2012 Global RallyCross and 2012 Formula Drift seasons, he will no longer be competing his familiar Genesis Coupe or Veloster race cars as Hyundai will pull out of North American motorsports as they re-evaluate their motorsports strategy – effectively ending the successful four year partnership between Millen and the Korean automaker.

The 2012 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell. Image courtesy of PRWeb.

Hyundai delivers 15 hydrogen-powered cars to Denmark

By Don Bain on September 26, 2012 - 2:01PM

Hyundai Motor Company is leasing 15 of their zero-emissions hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles to the Municipality of Copenhagen, in support of Danish efforts to create a carbon-neutral city by 2025.

The ARK Performance Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Coupe super tuner track edition

Hyundai first to tease SEMA 2012 with the ARK Performance Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2012 - 1:49PM

The start of the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is 36 days away and Hyundai has struck as being the first automaker to tease one of their special 1-off SEMA Show builds with a first look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 R-Spec modified by ARK Performance to pack almost 400 horsepower and an aggressive, unique look.

Hyundai Driveway Decision Maker (screen cap)

Hyundai launches digital test drive

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2012 - 4:54PM

Hyundai has created a new Driveway Decision Maker tool to allow customers to try on a new Elantra. Virtually.

Hyundai partners with "Gangnam Style" rapper PSY

By Anthony Faccenda on September 18, 2012 - 8:41PM

Hyundai has launched a Facebook ad featuring the South Korean-born rapper with a Hyundai Equus.

Feds expand Hyundai Elantra "severed ear" air bag probe

By Anthony Faccenda on September 17, 2012 - 6:01PM

The NHTSA has just expanded its investigation of 2012 Elantra models to also include 2011 and 2013 vehicles.

Hyundai confirms new-generation i30 Three-Door

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2012 - 8:04AM

Ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Hyundai has confirmed the new generation i30 Three-Door.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T AWD

By Aaron Turpen on September 14, 2012 - 3:41PM

Hyundai suffers worst monthly sales in over 3 years

By Anthony Faccenda on September 3, 2012 - 10:09PM

August proved to be the automaker's first monthly sales dip since the recession.

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month being spearheaded by Volvo, Hyundai

By Aaron Turpen on September 2, 2012 - 3:33AM

Both Hyundai, with its Hope On Wheels program, and Volvo, with its sponsorship of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, are spearheading September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec: Korea's best challenge yet for the American muscle cars

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2012 - 5:14PM

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec - a V6 powered sports coupe that presents itself as the best chance yet for the Korean automaker to challenge the American muscle cars even without a V8 engine.

The dash of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2012 - 5:11PM

The bright red leath seats of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec

The bright red leather seats of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2012 - 5:10PM

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec from the rear

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2012 - 5:09PM

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec from the side

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2012 - 5:09PM

Hyundai listens: Adds 2013 Veloster high-performance option

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2012 - 8:25AM

Hyundai has announced the addition of a new option for 2013 Veloster and Veloster Turbo models that will increases performance even more for driving enthusiasts.

All-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe arrives in two flavors

By Denis Flierl on August 18, 2012 - 5:02PM

Hyundai has launched the all-new 2013 Santa Fe with a progressive new design in two different flavors for buyers.

2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan drops 4.6L V8, gains 8" touchscreen

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2012 - 2:30PM

The details on the 2013 Hyundai Genesis sedan have just been announced by the Korean automaker and for the new model year, the biggest change is the lack of the optional 4.6L V8 – leaving just the 3.8L V6 and the 5.0L V8 to power roomy sedan.

Pikes Peak hill climb record broken in a Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By John Goreham on August 13, 2012 - 2:47PM

Yes a rear drive Hyundai sports car took the overall win.

Higher-performance Hyundai Veloster Turbo could be coming soon

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 6:28PM

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year and there are rumors that a higher-performance variant could be in the plans from the South Korean automaker.

The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 11:41AM

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE: efficiency and luxury sans the leather

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 6:15PM

I recently had a chance to log a few hundred miles in the 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE with the standard 2.4L GDI engine, the mid-level package for the company’s bestselling vehicle in the US which offers an incredible number of luxury goodies with the only thing missing being leather surfaces.

The rear seating area of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 6:13PM

The front seating area of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata SE

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 6:12PM

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