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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)

New 2021 Hyundai Models and Changes

By Kevin Meyn on August 10, 2020 - 11:10PM

Hyundai released a list of vehicles telling us which models will be all-new for 2021, which will be carryovers and additional changes for the next model year. Hyundai also gave us information on which vehicles will no longer be in production for 2021.

Hyundai August 2020 Lease Deals

By Kevin Meyn on August 7, 2020 - 11:28PM

Here is a list of Hyundai lease deals and approximately what you can expect to pay. There are some notable changes from last month’s lease deals worth mentioning.

How Does Hyundai Keep Doing It? – Sales Keep Going Up

By Kevin Meyn on August 6, 2020 - 11:12PM

Sales figures for July 2020 got released, and the sales numbers continue to rise despite the state of the world. We do a deep dive into the numbers and what’s contributing to Hyundai’s success.

Hyundai Porest – A Campervan With a Funny Name

By Kevin Meyn on August 5, 2020 - 3:04PM

Hyundai has a new campervan for the Korean market. With the way the world is going, I can see campervans becoming a popular choice over rental cars because some may find it uncomfortable staying in a hotel. Because of this, we may see something like the Hyundai Porest hit the States.

2021 Hyundai Veloster N Gets A Dual Clutch – Anyone Can Drive a Veloster N Now

By Kevin Meyn on August 1, 2020 - 9:06PM

Hyundai introduces a new eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission to the 2021 Hyundai Veloster N. The new Veloster N gets other upgrades as well.

The New Hyundai Sonata Takes Home Another Award

By Kevin Meyn on July 30, 2020 - 8:11PM

Wards named the new Hyundai Sonata one of the ten best “User Experiences.” This achievement is the second interior award Wards has given Hyundai this year.

2021 Hyundai Elantra Interior Image Courtesy of Hyundai

The Solution To Smelly Air Conditioning In Cars Is Finally Here

By John Goreham on July 30, 2020 - 9:27AM

Have you recently said to yourself, "My air conditioner smells moldy." If so, you will be glad to hear that one manufacturer is taking steps to eliminate the issue.

Hyundai Reinvents the Automotive Air Conditioning System

By Kevin Meyn on July 28, 2020 - 1:37PM

Hyundai developed some new advancements in its Automotive air conditioning systems. This technology will moderate and purify the air for the occupants.

The Future of Hyundai and Kia

By Kevin Meyn on July 25, 2020 - 8:38PM

Hyundai and Kia told us multiple times that it is adamant about being a top EV manufacturer by 2025. We also know that Hyundai has a significant investment in hydrogen fuel cell technology. In this article, we will discuss what Hyundai and Kia’s future might look like as it goes down the path of electric and hydrogen cars.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Released and Comes with New Shoes

By Kevin Meyn on July 23, 2020 - 11:43PM

The Hyundai Sonata just got fully redesigned in 2020, but Hyundai has already come out with several updates for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

2021 Hyundai Kona Night Edition Released

By Kevin Meyn on July 22, 2020 - 3:51PM

Hyundai just unveiled the 2021 Hyundai Kona Night Edition, which will be a limited production model. Detailed below are all the upgrades that come with the Night Edition.

A CPO 2015-2016 Hyundai Genesis Is the Best Used Car You Can Buy

By Kevin Meyn on July 20, 2020 - 5:35PM

Out of all the cars I’ve driven, the Hyundai Genesis or the Genesis G80 is one of the best cars I have driven period. It is a car with no real appreciation from the press, but I am going to go over what makes the Hyundai Genesis so great.

Hyundai Recalls 272,000 Cars Due to Potential Fire Risks

By Kevin Meyn on July 17, 2020 - 11:57PM

Hyundai recalls 272,000 cars due to potential electric power outlets overheating in specific models. This problem could lead to a fire, albeit extremely rare.

Hyundai Kona Electric Just Surpassed 100,000 Global Sales

By Kevin Meyn on July 17, 2020 - 12:25AM

Hyundai’s missions to be a top global manufacturer in EV and Fuel Cell EVs (FCEV) is becoming a reality as the Kona Electric just surpassed 100,000 global sales.

First Generation Hyundai Genesis Sedan - A Look Back

By Kevin Meyn on July 15, 2020 - 5:13PM

We are taking a quick look back at the first-generation Hyundai Genesis sedan. The 2008-2014 Hyundai Genesis model helped put the brand on the map and started this new trend towards high-quality vehicles that we see from Hyundai today.

The New 2021 Hyundai Palisade Just Got Released

By Kevin Meyn on July 14, 2020 - 1:13AM

The Hyundai Palisade just got released with a few convenient upgrades that new car shoppers will appreciate. There is also a new trim level available called the Calligraphy model.

Hyundai Builds the World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Commercial Truck

By Kevin Meyn on July 12, 2020 - 12:21AM

Hyundai builds and ships out the world's first Hydrogen Fuel Cell heavy-duty commercial trucks to Switzerland. This achievement is a historic moment for Hyundai and commercial transportation.

Hyundai July 2020 Lease Deals – About the Same as Last Month

By Kevin Meyn on July 9, 2020 - 4:43PM

Here is a quick rundown of Hyundai’s lease deals for July 2020. Most of these numbers are about the same as last month, but some noticeable changes are worth mentioning.

Hyundai Unveils Its Latest Sports Sedan Elantra N Line

By Kevin Meyn on July 8, 2020 - 12:14AM

Hyundai just unveiled teaser photos of its new Elantra N Line sports sedan. Some additional information got released as well, which we will discuss below.

Hyundai Creates the First Manual Transmission Without a Clutch

By Kevin Meyn on July 6, 2020 - 11:18PM

Hyundai is now the proprietor of a clutchless manual transmission. This new transmission will be called the IMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) but has only debuted in India.

Hyundai Plans To Make Hydrogen Power Mainstream

By Kevin Meyn on July 4, 2020 - 5:45PM

Hyundai unveiled its latest Hydrogen technology and products at an Energy Show in Korea. Hyundai Motor Company is determined to prove its hydrogen mobility leadership.

Hyundai Performance Will Help You Drive Better

By Kevin Meyn on July 3, 2020 - 6:31PM

Hyundai Driving Experience is offering training services to help shape your driving skills by putting you in the driver seat of a Hyundai’s N Performance car.

2020 Hyundai IONIQ HEV Limited rear side view

2020 Hyundai IONIQ: Great Mileage and More Standard Features

By Armen Hareyan on July 2, 2020 - 5:44PM

The 2020 Hyundai IONIQ is a four-door, four-seater C-segment passenger car, manufactured by Hyundai. The Hyundai IONIQ is characterized by being marketed with three different types of propulsion, all of them with some degree of electrification: hybrid, hybrid-plug-in and electric . Its name "Ioniq" is the union of the words "Ion" (ion) and "Unique" (unique).

Hyundai Keeps Setting SUV Sales Records

By Kevin Meyn on July 1, 2020 - 1:20PM

Hyundai has announced June sales figures for 2020 as well as the total quarter two sales. In these challenging times, we will see how well Hyundai sales have performed.

Hyundai Wants You To Check Your Back Seat

By Kevin Meyn on July 1, 2020 - 12:20AM

Hyundai is bringing awareness to parents to check their back seats before exiting the car, especially during these hot summer months.

Hyundai’s First Electric Minibus

By Kevin Meyn on June 29, 2020 - 10:24PM

Hyundai builds its first electric minibus for the Korean market. We will discuss how this new achievement will help transform Hyundai’s cars moving forward as well as the effect on the American market.

Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Rank At the Top for J.D. Power 2020

By Kevin Meyn on June 26, 2020 - 8:50AM

The Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Veloster both rank at the top for its respective categories for the J.D. Power 2020 initial quality testing.

Hyundai, Kia, and LG Chem Host A Game To Grow EV Tech

By Kevin Meyn on June 25, 2020 - 10:40PM

Hyundai, Kia, and LG Chem partner together to host the EV and Battery Challenge. This challenge will help identify ten potential start-ups for Hyundai, Kia, and LG Chem to develop future EV cars and battery technology.

Hyundai Venue Wins a Best Interior Award

By Kevin Meyn on June 23, 2020 - 4:17PM

The Wards have chosen the Hyundai Venue as one of its top 10 best interiors. The Venue got chosen despite fierce competition.

How a Hyundai Hatchback Turns Into a World-Class Rally Car

By Kevin Meyn on June 21, 2020 - 8:27AM

WRC posted a quick article on what it takes to convert a run of the mill Hyundai i20 hatchback into a full-on Rally car racer.

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