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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)

Honda Civic is most researched vehicle on KBB.com for 2011

Honda Has Three of Top Five Most Researched Vehicles for 2011 on KBB.com

By Keith Griffin on December 13, 2011 - 2:50PM

It's a conundrum. Honda gets slammed for having visually boring cars, yet it has three of the top five most researched vehicles on the KBB.com list for 2011.

Ward's Names 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

2011 Hyundai Elantra showing strong retail sales

2011 Hyundai Elantra Retail Sales Up and Customers Happy with Fuel Economy

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 7:02AM

Hyundai is pushing back hard against claims that customers are not happy with their fuel economy in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, which is enjoying strong retail sales so far in 2011.

2012 Hyundai Elantra MPG to be re tested

Watchdog Doubts Hyundai Elantra's MPG Claim, Seeks EPA Re-Testing

By Katherine Tompkins on December 4, 2011 - 1:43PM

Consumer Watchdog asks EPA to re-test Hyundai Elantra's stated MPG, says stated mileage not achievable in real world driving

Hyundai Sonata Sales Crack 200,000 for First-Time Ever

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2011 - 2:24PM

Time was not that long ago that Hyundai was happy to exceed 400,000 in sales for all of its vehicles and now it has broken 200,000 in sales with the still new 2011 Sonata that has been on sale for slightly more than a year.

Hyundai Veloster a major sponsor of The Grammys

Hyundai Becomes Major Sponsor of the Grammys with Veloster on the Red Carpet

By Keith Griffin on November 29, 2011 - 6:43AM

When you tune into the Grammy nomination show on Nov. 30, you are going to see the Hyundai Veloster all over the place as part of a new sponsorship between the Korean automaker and The Recording Academy, which produces the Grammy Awards.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Honored for Its Style by eCityofStyle

By Keith Griffin on November 26, 2011 - 9:56AM

The stylish good looks of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have been recognized with an Auto Style Award from eCityofStyle as part of its12th annual awards program.

Details Announced on 2012 Hyundai Azera at Los Angeles Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on November 16, 2011 - 12:05PM

Just hours before its announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai has released complete details on the 2012 Hyundai Azera. It is the last of Hyundai's products to receive a major makeover in the last 24 months.

Americans back 55 mpg CAFE, Consumer Report survey shows

By Keith Griffin on November 14, 2011 - 8:01PM

Americans may finally be buying into the idea of more fuel efficient vehicles, according to a survey released by Consumer Reports that says the majority of respondents back a corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) of 55 miles per gallon.

Refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to get 271hp, 345hp engines

By Patrick Rall on November 14, 2011 - 3:30PM

Since Hyundai boss John Krafcik announced that the new Hyundai Veloster would be getting a turbocharged version of their 1.6L 4-cylinder there has been speculation that the upcoming Genesis Coupe would also receive an increase in power but now it is official – as Hyundai has announced some engine specifications for the 2013 Genesis Coupe.

A look at spyshots of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

The first official look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2011 - 9:21PM

Hyundai has made huge strides in making their vehicles more aggressive which is best seen in their sporty models like the Genesis Coupe and the Veloster – and thanks to some leaked images on a Korean Hyundai blog, we have what looks to be our first clear look at the refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Spyshots of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe from the rear

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2011 - 9:14PM

Sport compacts rule the Hyundai display at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 10:49AM

While last year’s Hyundai display at the SEMA Show focused more on their flagship Equus sedan, the 2011 SEMA display from the booming Korean automaker focused on the high performance aspect of their popular sport compacts – specifically the unique new Veloster hatchback and the Genesis Coupe.

The Hyundai RM500 Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 10:36AM

The ARK Performance Veloster at the SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 10:31AM

The 2012 Hyundai RE:Mix Gaming Veloster

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 10:29AM

Rhys Millen's Red Bull Racing Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2011 - 10:26AM

Rhys Millen brings a 5.0L powered Hyundai Genesis Coupe to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2011 - 1:11AM

Leading up to the 2011 SEMA Show, the good people at Hyundai informed the world that racer/builder Rhys Millen would be bringing something special to the Las Vegas show and when the sheet was pulled away from this mystery car we were introduced to the RM500 - a Hyundai Genesis Coupe powered by the 5.0L Tau V8 from the Genesis Sedan.

The side profile of the RM500 Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2011 - 1:07AM

A look at the front end of the RM500 Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2011 - 1:05AM

The engine bay of the RM500 Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2011 - 1:03AM

Hyundai Veloster will have a 1.6 liter turbocharged motor

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2011 - 10:40PM

The news about Hyundai Veloster having a 1.6 liter turbocharged motor just came out of SEMA and was announced at a dinner where Torque News was present. It is debuting soon in the United States and probably relates to the 2012 Hyundai Veloster.

Hyundai No. 1 for brand loyalty; Ford highest rated among Detroit Three

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 10:09PM

The new Elantra, Accent and Veloster are bringing brand-loyal Hyundai owners into dealerships to see what the noise about these great cars is all about. This follows a Kelley Blue Book report that Hyundai has upheld its No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on kbb.com for the third quarter of 2011.

2012 Hyundai Veloster wins Urban Car Award

2012 Hyundai Veloster Tapped as Urban Car of the Year

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:59PM

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been chosen the Urban Car of the Year by Decisive Magazine for its hip and edgy image as well as it being an entry-level model. The Range Rover Evoque and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid were also honored.

Hyundai Pairs up with The Walking Dead for Tucson Product Placement

By Keith Griffin on October 22, 2011 - 6:17AM

Hyundai is so hot right now it managed to snag a prominent product placement with the Hyundai Tucson on the premiere of Season 2 of AMC's The Walking Dead. It's a smart and brave company that willingly associates itself with zombies.

GM Heritage Center photo by Frank Sherosky

Detroit auto industry still suffering from lack of CAD designer skill portability

By Frank Sherosky on October 20, 2011 - 9:45PM

Imagine if you had five more computer operating systems than just Windows, and in order to get a new job, you had to be fluent in all of them, not to mention proficient. Then you get the scope of the problem still plaguing many within Detroit's unemployed engineering and design community, while the auto industry cries that it cannot find skilled designers.

Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC SEMA show car

Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC for SEMA Packs a Wallop

By Keith Griffin on October 13, 2011 - 4:38PM

The third Hyundai announced for SEMA is not another Hyundai Veloster. Instead, the Korean manufacturer is going to be showcasing a Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC for the show that runs Nov. 1-4, 2011 in Las Vegas.

A quick spin in the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 4:09PM

We recently had a chance to spend a few hours cruising around Southwestern Michigan in the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the innovative new hatchback that offers a sporty feel and easy access to the rear seats with the “extra” passenger’s side door.

A look at the 2012 Hyundai Veloster all opened up

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 4:07PM

The back end of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 4:06PM

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