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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)

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

The back corner of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

The rear corner of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 4:05PM

The front end of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2011 - 4:04PM

2012 Hyundai Veloster by PM Lifestyles for 2011 SEMA Show

Hyundai, PM Lifestyle Partner on 2012 Veloster for SEMA

By Keith Griffin on October 6, 2011 - 2:09PM

Hyundai has announced the second of its 2012 Veloster models headed to the 2011 SEMA show next month in Las Vegas. This version is being produced by PM Lifestyle, which plans to turn the Veloster into a teaching tool once it sees the bright lights and glitter of the Vegas strip.

2011 Hyundai Sonata is cooling off in sales popularity

Hyundai Sales up for September 2011 but Accent, Sonata Down

By Keith Griffin on October 3, 2011 - 3:42PM

Hyundai continues its sales juggernaut in the United States with its September 2011 sales show it to be the best September ever but there might be some concern because two popular models, the Accent and the Sonata, had sales decreases while the whole industry overall saw improvement.

Kia to introduce Hyundai i10-based electric vehicle by the end of 2011

By Gordon Block on October 1, 2011 - 1:13PM

Kia has announced that it will build an electric vehicle based on the Hyundai i10 BlueOn previewed at the Frankfurt Auto Show last month, with plans for more EVs by 2014.

The ARK Performance Veloster back end

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:19PM

The ARK Performance Veloster side profile

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:17PM

ARK Performance 2012 Hyundai Veloster SEMA show car

2012 Hyundai Veloster Gets Twin-Scroll Turbo and More for SEMA 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 5:45PM

One of the persistent questions asked at the launch of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster was, "When is it going to get a turbo?" The answer is: SEMA Show 2011 thanks to the efforts of ARK Performance, which is installing a twin-scroll turbocharger (and a whole lot more) in the three-door coupe.

Hyundai Developing 10-speed Gearbox

By Kate McLeod on September 29, 2011 - 3:34PM

Bloomberg News reported that Park Seong Hyon, president of Hyundai Motor Group, said that Hyundai and Kia are developing a 10-speed automatic transmission for luxury vehicles together.

2011 Hyundai Sonata helps drive strong 2011 sales

New Car Sales Up in September, Will Hit 12.75 million for 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 11:05AM

TrueCar.com rightly asks the question, "What recession?" as it reports that new car sales are up 10.1 percent over last September. The car site is predicting that annual new car sales for 2011 will be 12.75 million.

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Hyundai markets to loyal fans ahead of college football

By KC Kelly on September 14, 2011 - 1:44PM

It's now college football season and Hyundai is planning on capitalizing on the millions of fans across the United States who will be glued to the television watching the popular sport.

New BorgWarner silent chain improves technology in Hyundai, Kia cars

By Keith Griffin on September 12, 2011 - 9:46AM

BorgWarner has created a new silent chain for the balance shaft drive on Hyundai's four-cylinder gas direct-injection (GDI) and turbo-GDI engines found in the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Sorento that is going to make using your in-vehicle technology a whole lot easier.

40 MPG details released about 2012 Hyundai Veloster onsale next week

By Keith Griffin on September 10, 2011 - 1:01AM

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster was officially unveiled to the automotive media today in Portland, Oregon, with new details being revealed about the three-door coupe that goes on sale next week.

Hyundai i30 saves surprises for its debut in Frankfurt Auto Show

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:38PM

Hyundai is set to debut the all-new i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next week and there are some surprises waiting. For instance, the public still does not know a few important factors about the new vehicle.

Hyundai to inspect 2011 Sonatas for steering issue

By Gordon Block on August 17, 2011 - 12:19PM

Hyundai dealers nationwide will be looking into about 4,000 complaints that some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas are pulling to the left while driving.

Hyundai takes top brand loyalty title from Toyota

By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 6:46PM

Kbb.com, the online outlet of information from Kelley Blue Book, announced today Hyundai has taken the top slot in brand loyalty for the second quarter of 2001 from the incumbent brands of Toyota and Honda. Hyundai took the loyalty title during February 2010, but this marks the first time since th online authority began tracking such data that Hyundai has held the top spot for an entire quarter.

Hyundai Announces 2012 Genesis Sedan Pricing

By Steve Auffinger on June 3, 2011 - 1:23PM

Hyundai Motor America headquarters in Fountain Valley, California announced new pricing for its 2012 Genesis Sedan to reflect the chassis, engine and transmission refinements announced in February.

Hyundai expands engine plant in Alabama

By John Matras on May 16, 2011 - 6:22PM

Hyundai will expand the engine plant at its manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, as it gears up to produce its new Nu engine that is being used in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra which is already manufactured at the Montgomery plant.

Hyundai i40 Saloon to launch during 2011 Barcelona Motor show, reflecting Spanish market

By Jessica Henderson on May 9, 2011 - 4:24PM

Hyundai's new brand ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities’ has taken effect with the launch of its new i40 Saloon, which will be broadcast at the Barcelona Motor Show, next week.

NHTSA recalls Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santé Fe for transmission troubles

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 11:54AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 2011 Kia Sorrento and 2010 Hyundai Santé Fe sport utility vehicles over a possible transmission problem that could lead to total transmission failure and loss of motive power.

Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms

By Keith Griffin on April 28, 2011 - 2:55PM

Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.

African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands

By Keith Griffin on April 27, 2011 - 10:32PM

Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.

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