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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 back end of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2012 - 7:18PM

The side profile of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2012 - 7:16PM

The front end of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8

By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2012 - 7:15PM

Hyundai ranks number one in customer retention

Hyundai Tops All Brands in J.D. Power Customer Retention Study

By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2012 - 2:58PM

Here is another important accolade that Hyundai has racked up since the beginning of 2012: it is number one in customer retention - besting its leading competition by 4 percentage points.

2012 Hyundai Veloster wins Urban Wheel Awards

Hyundai Adds More Accolades with Urban Car Award for Veloster

By Keith Griffin on January 14, 2012 - 9:22PM

This is the week where the phrase "And the winner is …" inevitably seems to end with a Hyundai model name such as the Veloster being named Urban Car of the Year at the 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards. The esteemed automotive event was held this week at the Motor City Casino Hotel in Detroit, in conjunction with the opening of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Hyundai is the leader in fleet average mpg thank to vehicle like the Sonata

Marginal new car efficiency improvement saving MILLION$

By Don Bain on January 14, 2012 - 7:09PM

Of the 12.778 million light vehicles sold in the U.S. last year, a modest fleet-wide efficiency improvement of one half mile per gallon totaled a savings of $722 million at the gas pump. It also reduced the U.S. millions of barrels a day consumption habit by 214 million gallons of petrol, according to analysts at TrueCar.com. Divided among those cars and light trucks that’s roughly $60 each.

Hyundai rocks auto industry by providing Liftetime Battery Replacement on Sonata Hybrid

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 9, 2012 - 8:42PM

Hyundai has dropped a bit of a curveball on the auto industry today, because it announced that its Sonata Hybrid will come with a Lifetime Battery Replacement Guarantee. This is a first guarantee of this kind and could potentially have big implications.

Hyundai North American head John Krafcik unveils the Car of the Year decal

Hyundai vs Ford: Hyundai Elantra Takes Car of the Year in Detroit

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 11:40AM

Hyundai's Elantra won the 2012 North American International Auto Show Car of the Year award in Detroit, beating out the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat. This marks Hyundai's second win of the title, both times in an upset on Ford's home turf.

Why did Hyundai have strong 2011 sales?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 4, 2012 - 3:11PM

Hyundai today announced that it has posted a record number of vehicles sold in December and 2011 sales were up 20 percent compared to 2011.

Walking Dead contest for Shane's Hyundai Tucson

Win the Hyundai Tucson Shane Drives in The Walking Dead

By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2011 - 8:04PM

The wildly popular AMC show, The Walking Dead is giving away the Hyundai Tucson that Shane drives while fleeing the brain-eating zombies that have infiltrated the world – or at least the Southeastern United States.

Hyundai hires BMW's Chris Chapman to be chief designer in US

Hyundai Hires BMW Design Director Chris Chapman To Be Chief Designer

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2011 - 12:05PM

Hyundai continues its evolution as a major player in automotive manufacturing with its hiring of Christopher Chapman, BMW's director of automotive design, to be its new chief designer at Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, Calif.

2012 Hyundai Elantra fastest selling car on the market

Ten Fastest Selling Cars List Topped by 2011 Hyundai Elantra

By Keith Griffin on December 16, 2011 - 5:03PM

One of the best metrics for determining a car's popularity is how long it sits on a dealer's lot and based on that statistic, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra is the fastest selling car on the U.S. market.

The Hyundai Genesis Drift Coupe in action

Rhys Millen drifts up the old Hyundai American HQ in the Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2011 - 2:18PM

Hyundai Motors recently underwent the process of demolishing their North American headquarters in Fountain Valley, California but while the building was being prepared for demolition – someone broke into the grounds and “stole” the Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car and amazingly they caught it all on film.

2012 BMW X3 finalist for North American Truck of the Year

2012 North American Car and Truck Finalists Announced

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2011 - 2:00PM

The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced with a true focus on small. The car finalists are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat while the truck finalists are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

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

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