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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 Sponsor of Cricket World Cup in India
By Keith Griffin on February 21, 2011 - 8:26AM
Keeping with its global philosophy to plant its name firmly in front of sports fans, Hyundai is sponsoring the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, one of the world's strongest emerging auto markets.
New Hyundai i40 Wagon shown ahead of Geneva debut
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 2:17PM
When the Geneva Motor Show opens next month there will be a flurry of exciting new vehicles and while Hyundai is using the Geneva show to formally unveil the new i40 Wagon, the Korean automaker has released some information and pictures ahead of the Suisse debut.
Edmunds Says Hyundai CEO Claim of Price War Premature
By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 3:20PM
Edmunds.com is out with a statement today that claims of a price war are premature, in what appears to be a direct contradiction of what Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said last week in Chicago.
Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England
By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM
Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
The new Hyundai Veloster rally car makes its 2011 Chicago Auto Show debut
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 11:07AM
Last week, Hyundai teased their new rally car in a single high-flying picture and yesterday, the new Veloster Rally Car made its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.
The Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Veloster Rally Car
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 11:02AM
The Hyundai Veloster Rally Car tearing up the tarmac
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 11:01AM
The Hyundai Veloster Rally Car in mid-flight
By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2011 - 10:59AM
Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 10:09AM
The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.
Hyundai Will Report Monthly CAFE Numbers
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 7:52AM
In addition to reporting its continuously upbeat sales numbers, Hyundai will now report its monthly CAFE numbers to demonstrate the government’s goal of 50 mpg corporate average fuel economy numbers are attainable.
Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF
By Frank Sherosky on January 31, 2011 - 8:27PM
Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.
Egypt unrest could topple its auto industry relations
By Frank Sherosky on January 30, 2011 - 12:59PM
As the Egyptian nation finds itself in the throes of civil unrest, the investors in their auto industry watch with great angst how Mubarak handles the situation.
Two Michigan congressmen misguiding the hybrid EV incentive debate
By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 12:06AM
Taking a self-appointed cue from President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Sander Levin and Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan are obviously in favor of any incentive without reservation that supposedly supports Michigan jobs over more level-headed technologies.
U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards Not Inspiring
By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2011 - 4:24PM
U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.
Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine technology setting up to challenge electric hybrids
By Frank Sherosky on January 17, 2011 - 9:53AM
Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
Hyundai Veloster impresses small car segment at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 13, 2011 - 10:05PM
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster revolutionizes the coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 1:13PM
Prior to the formal unveiling of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the spy shots and teasers left us questioning exactly what type of vehicle it would be but with the arrival of the new Veloster at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show we see that this new coupe looks to change the shape of the segment.
The rear door handle of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 1:06PM
The front end of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 1:02PM
A look at the front end of the 2012 Hyunda Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 12:59PM
A passenger side profile of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 12:53PM
The passenger's side rear view of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 12:46PM
The driver's side rear view of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 12:44PM
A driver's side profile of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 12:42PM
Tuner customs challenging sculptured concepts at Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 11, 2011 - 12:00AM
Concept cars have traditionally been far-out sculptures, exercises in futuristic thinking at the Detroit Auto Show, complete with radical interiors. This year, the spectrum has been expanded to include the tuner look, but with radical paint accents over sculpture.
Hyundai Wants To Be Known as a Modern Premium Brand
By Keith Griffin on January 10, 2011 - 3:14PM
Hyundai announced today at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that it wants to be known as a “modern premium” brand going forward. In other words, high quality at a lower pricepoint.
Hyundai Webcast of Veloster and Curb Concept Open To Public
By Keith Griffin on January 9, 2011 - 7:29PM
Attention motoring public – Hyundai wants you to watch its webcast of the North American International Auto Show press conference that introduces the Hyundai Veloster and the Hyundai HCD-12 Curb Concept.
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