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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)

VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV

The Top 5 U.S. Plug-In Electric Vehicle Makers Might Surprise You, A Little

By Justin Hart on November 26, 2022 - 5:11PM

I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?

Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, and Ford F-150 Lighting EVs

How Fast Is The US Auto Market Going To Switch To Electrified Vehicles?

By Justin Hart on November 23, 2022 - 4:25AM

The other day I shared a nice lunch and conversation with an older stranger at a winery. We talked about wine, the stories behind each bottle and label, and after a while the conversation turned to electrified vehicles. He was very interested to hear about my experiences and thoughts as he was considering purchasing his first EV or plug-in hybrid for himself, or possibly for his wife.

Kia And Hyundai Favoring Hybrids Over EVs For U.S. Market

By Justin Hart on November 9, 2022 - 3:16AM

Last month, Kia and Hyundai achieved all-time record hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. While this news may be a sign of improved supply chains, specifically for automotive grade microchips, it also raises interesting questions about the effectiveness of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and raises doubt that the South Korean brands will continue to vie for leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) market space, in the near term.

Kia's U.S. Electrified Vehicle Sales For 2022: Estimates Through Q3

By Justin Hart on October 22, 2022 - 5:15AM

Kia sells several electrified vehicles in the U.S. and is investing heavily in ramping production while also introducing new models each year. Their current list of electrified vehicles on sale in the U.S. includes 4 different models with 8 different variants among those models. These are the all electric (EV) EV6 and Niro EV, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Niro, Sorento and Sportage, and the hybrid (HEV) Niro, Sorento and Sportage.

Image of Model 3 Courtesy of Tesla, Inc. Media Support

Tesla Model 3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Cost of Ownership - Is It Worth It?

By John Goreham on October 19, 2022 - 9:57AM

We compare the five-year costs of ownership of two green sedans with similar capacities. One is all-electric, and the other is a hybrid. Here’s the outcome.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: A Comfortable Cargo Box With Near-Truck Space

By Armen Hareyan on October 10, 2022 - 10:30PM

What immediately attracted me in the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe among other things, was the huge cargo space. This is why I titled this review of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe a comfortable cargo box with a near-truck space. You can easily put luggage necessary for five people and have a long, comfortable ride.

Kia Niro and EV6 with Hyundai Kona and Ioniq 5

Wait Times For Some Kia, Hyundai And Genesis Models Reaches Two Years Plus

By Justin Hart on October 8, 2022 - 6:44AM

These days, nearly every car maker has months long waits for many of their new vehicles. It is due of course to lingering supply chain problems that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent conflicts that have disrupted semiconductor manufacturing and the supply of certain raw materials. Automakers like Kia and Hyundai now have some of the longest wait times in the industry, but how long are we really talking?

Hyundai and Kia electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle line up

Kia, Hyundai And Genesis To Build All U.S. Market EVs In Georgia

By Justin Hart on September 28, 2022 - 3:42AM

Kia, Hyundai and Genesis EVs are all going to be made at a new U.S. plant being built in Bryan County, Georgia, near the port of Savanna. This should allow the Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai, Kia and Genesis) to qualify for U.S. federal tax incentives on the electric vehicles produced from this new plant, eventually.

Kia and Hyundai Bad Deals for Car Shoppers

Worst Deals on New Cars Dominated by Two Popular Makes

By Timothy Boyer on September 21, 2022 - 3:23PM

Looking to buy a new car, but not sure which deals are good, and which are bad? Here’s a recent list from Consumer Reports analysts who found that these two popular makes clearly dominated their findings of the worst deals on new cars right now.

Kia plug-in hybrids (Niro, Sorento, and Sportage)

Kia Likely To Build Electric Vehicles In The U.S. In 2024, But Maybe Not Plug-In Hybrids

By Justin Hart on September 21, 2022 - 12:59PM

Kia is expected to begin producing its electric vehicles in the United States by sometime in 2024. This development has not yet been confirmed by Kia, but the South Korean Maeil Business Newspaper and TV Channel SBS reported this development on Tuesday, September 20th.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging on Level 2 charger

One Important Reason To Upgrade To a Level 2 Home EV Charger

By John Goreham on September 14, 2022 - 10:10AM

If you own a BEV or PHEV and are still using a Level 1 charger, check out what this owner found when he measured and compared the energy wasted when charging with a Level 1 vs. Level 2 charger.

2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD Review: Hyundai's Off-Road Trim With Plastic Cladder

By Armen Hareyan on September 12, 2022 - 9:33PM

After recently introducing a more rugged-looking version called XRT for the Santa FE SUV in 2022, Hyundai is back in action with a similar off-road styling package for the compact 2022 Tucson model. In this review of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT AWD we will take a look at the XRT off-roading trim to the Tucson line with plastic cladder, roof cross rails and exclusive wheels.

2022 Hyundai Kona N Review: Sporty SUV That Rumbles Like a Little Hyundai Truck

By Armen Hareyan on September 1, 2022 - 8:23PM

Last week Torque News test-drove the 2022 Hyundai Kona N and as I am reviewing the vehicle in this article I want to start by pointing that Hyundai proves that it can develop electric vehicles and produce performance cars simultaneously.

Image of Hyundai Ioniq5’s infotainment system by John Goreham

Genesis and Hyundai Top New Tech Ranking - Unless You Include Tesla

By John Goreham on August 26, 2022 - 8:58AM

A new ranking of automotive technology ranks Genesis and Hyundai tops in the industry. That is unless you count Tesla, who trounces both.

Hyundai and Kia Advise Owners To Park SUVs Outside Due To Fire Risk

By John Goreham on August 25, 2022 - 10:09AM

Both Hyundai and Kia are advising owners of their flagship SUV models to park outside to mitigate the risk of a fire. No solution is available at this time.

Genesis G90 Rewards Drivers and the Driven

By John Goreham on August 23, 2022 - 4:33PM

The Genesis G90 is a car that we found rewarding in multiple ways.

Driving Hyundai’s Fantastic But “Forgotten” Kona EV Crossover

By John Goreham on August 22, 2022 - 10:42AM

We have a chance to drive the Kona EV and remember why we first fell in love with EVs.

Kia EV6, Sportage PHEV and Niro PHEV with Hyundai Ioniq 7 and Kona EV

Kia and Hyundai Plan To Build New EV Manufacturing Plant In Georgia

By Justin Hart on August 12, 2022 - 4:15AM

Are Kia and Hyundai planning to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Georgia in order to qualify for the new U.S. federal electric vehicle incentives? That is the question that popped into my mind after the recent news about the U.S. Senate’s passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Hyundai Ioniq 7, Ioniq 5, and Kona EV with Kia EV9, EV6 and Niro EV

Hyundai and Kia Offer The Most EV SUV And Crossover Models Under $50,000 MSRP

By Justin Hart on July 21, 2022 - 2:52PM

I just wrapped up a visit with my auntie and uncle in Kauai. They want to purchase either a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric (EV) subcompact - midsize SUV/crossover. My family are most concerned about seating position, cargo and passenger volume, and adequate ground clearance. To help them and others looking for similar vehicles at somewhere near the average price of a new vehicle, I have collected information on all such vehicles currently or soon to go on sale in the U.S (by end of 2023).

Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6, Hyundai Kona EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hottest EVs On The U.S. Market Are From Hyundai and Kia, Apparently

By Justin Hart on July 2, 2022 - 8:32AM

Bloomberg.com’s U.S. Edition recently declared that the “hottest” electric cars on sale in the U.S. are no longer Teslas. Rather, they suggest that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 are the EVs capturing the most attention, lately.

Kia Secures Additional Battery Supply From World's Largest Battery Maker

By Justin Hart on June 24, 2022 - 1:26PM

Earlier this week the largest electric vehicle battery maker in the world, Chinese manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), announced it is supplying South Korean automaker Kia with batteries for its electric vehicle (EV) lineup.

VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona EV, Kia Niro EV, Kia EV6

Kia And Hyundai Oddly Absent From Bloomberg EV Sales Leadership Report For 2025

By Justin Hart on June 17, 2022 - 2:19PM

Conspicuously, Bloomberg Intelligence has completely ignored one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) producers in the world in its recent business intelligence piece on global battery-electric vehicles sales. More accurately, I should say they ignored two of the largest and fastest growing companies, Kia and Hyundai, which are so closely tied we can justifiably consider them as one company.

Hyundai Recalls 281,000 Vehicles To Fix Exploding Seatbelts

By Marc Stern on May 26, 2022 - 12:41PM

Sometimes the similarities between recalls are amazing. For example, a few years ago Takata's exploding airbags made historic news with the auto industry's largest safety recall. Now, though it is far smaller, Hyundai has made similar news this week by recalling 281,000 vehicles to fix exploding seatbelt pretensioners.

6 Reasons Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Tesla Model 3 Robotaxis Are a Dumb Idea

By John Goreham on May 25, 2022 - 9:13AM

Two great cars: the Ioniq 6 and the Model 3 would make very poor robotaxis. Here’s why.

Hyundai Santa Cruz exterior image by John Goreham

Review: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD -

By John Goreham on May 16, 2022 - 1:42PM

We test and review the new Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD. We find it is a perfect segue from small trucks to crossovers.

Kia Second Only to Tesla in U.S. EV Sales in 2022

By Justin Hart on May 13, 2022 - 1:42PM

It took much less time than I thought it might, but Kia has achieved the number two spot in the U.S. EV sales race, second only to Tesla (of course).

Image of Hyundai Sonata with solar roof by John Goreham

Prices For Affordable Used Green Cars Surge - Hybrids Outpace EVs

By John Goreham on April 11, 2022 - 9:39AM

Used vehicle prices in the U.S. have jumped by more than 50% over the past year. Leading the way are affordable hybrids and a once-shunned EV.

Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E

Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 both Outsold Ford Mustang Mach-E in February

By Justin Hart on March 22, 2022 - 3:11PM

In the short time that Kia’s EV6 has been on sale in the U.S. (since early February), it is already outselling the best selling non-Tesla EV from 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E. To be clear, that is for only a single month of sales, so far. But Kia’s EV6 isn’t the only Korean EV outselling Ford, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 also outsold the Mustang Mach-E last month. Note, February was only the second month the Ioniq 5 was on sale in the U.S.

Kia February Sales up Almost 25 Percent in Europe

By Justin Hart on March 19, 2022 - 1:31PM

Kia has had another strong sales month in Europe, seeing year over year growth for the month of February of 24.8%. Kia’s corporate sibling, Hyundai, also saw a healthy increase in European market sales of 25.5%.

Washington State capital building and Mt. Rainier

Washington State aims for all new Passenger Vehicles Sales to be Electric by 2030

By Justin Hart on March 13, 2022 - 6:36PM

Last week the Washington State legislature passed a bill, now heading to Governor Inslee’s desk, that bans the sale, registration, and purchase of new gasoline powered vehicles, beginning with model year 2030. An earlier bill proposing the same, though also including a controversial road usage fee, was rejected last year. This time the bill doesn’t include the fee and is likely to pass. If it does, Washington State’s ban will go into effect before all other states.

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