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Hyundai

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)

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.

The final sales results for the US auto industry in 2010

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2011 - 3:49PM

The final numbers from 2010 are in from around the auto industry and the one good thing about the terrible year that was 2009 is that 2010 numbers show strong growth for everyone – except for Toyota.

Hyundai HCD-12 Futuristic Interior Demonstrates Upcoming Technology

By Keith Griffin on January 6, 2011 - 3:09PM

Hyundai has released a photo of the HCD-12 concept vehicle that will be introduced at the Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 10. There’s no indication from Hyundai how close to production this vehicle is but its futuristic interior will assuredly demonstrate what Hyundai is introducing in terms of technology going forward.

Hyundai Enters into OnStar’s World with New Telematics Program

By Keith Griffin on January 5, 2011 - 4:28PM

Hyundai is set to do battle with OnStar just as the latter is ready to offer its product to anybody willing to buy the OnStar mirror and pay the subscription. Telematics is the new automotive boxing ring.

Hyundai Has Record Sales for 2010 with Sonata Success

By Keith Griffin on January 5, 2011 - 7:53AM

Hyundai finished 2010 with record sales of 538,228 with almost all of its 103,164 unit growth coming from the phenomenal success of its Hyundai Sonata. The midsize sedan saw growth in retail sales of 90,349 – the highest in the industry.

Hyundai teases the upcoming 2011 Veloster

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2011 - 12:30PM

We are just 6 days away from the Detroit Auto Show debut of the 2011 Hyundai Veloster and today, the Korean automaker offered up a fairly descriptive teaser of the new hatchback.

Automobile Magazine Picks Best and Worst for 2010

By Keith Griffin on December 29, 2010 - 11:02AM

It’s that time of year: the Best of and Worst of lists for 2010. Automobile Magazine is out with one of the better “best of and worst of” lists for 2010 because of its depth on various automotive topics.

Hyundai-Kia Wants To Be Number Four in the World

By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2010 - 11:50AM

The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is expected to hit worldwide sales of 5.7 million vehicles for 2010, which puts it firmly in fifth place. For 2011, though, it is aiming to pick off the Renault-Alliance manufacturing alliance to become number four in the world.

Hyundai teases the 2011 Veloster before the Detroit debut

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 12:47PM

Over the past few months we have been privy to great many spyshots of the upcoming sporty compact from Hyundai and yesterday, the up-and-coming Korean automaker issued a new teaser video; making official the debut date and the official name of the 2011 Hyundai Veloster.

The 2011 Hyundai Veloster

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 12:44PM

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Announces Top Safety Picks

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2010 - 7:44AM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with its list of the 66 winners of 2011 Top Safety Pick award. The number includes 40 cars, 25 SUVs and crossovers, and a minivan.

Hyundai recalls 2011 Santa Fe over brake risk

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:34PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall for 1,783 2011 Sante Fe SUVs for the same brake caliper problem that forced Kia to recall 7,700 Sorento’s last week.

Hyundai, Kia, Subaru first to top pre-recession sales

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 6, 2010 - 4:53PM

The two American car brands with Korean roots – Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America – have already set all-time annual sales records, with one month still remaining before the year ends. Similarly, Japan-based Subaru of America closed November with an 11-month sales total that tops its previous 12-month record. The trio becomes the first U.S. auto retailers to fully recover from the car market's big contraction that began in 2008.

Hyundai Sonata pulls in prizes gaining in brand recognition

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 1, 2010 - 3:31PM

Four recent awards for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata add up to wide-ranging praise for the mid-size family sedan. Hyundai touts other independent measurements that show steady gains for the auto brand as a whole.

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