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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)
Kia Niro, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevy Bolt, Hyundai Kona EVs
By Justin Hart Apr 28 2023 - 1:44pm

Kia And Hyundai Are Losing EV Market Share In The US As GM Sales Rise

A year or so ago, the competitive landscape for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US auto market looked a little different than it does now. This was before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) revised which plug-in electric vehicles are subsidized by the US federal government. The key brands leading rapidly increasing EV sales have shifted somewhat in the months since, and the top 3 sellers in the US are now: Tesla, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai (if my estimate for Kona EV sales is accurate).
Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6
By Justin Hart Apr 22 2023 - 12:01pm

Tesla's Price Cuts May Not Significantly Impact Kia, Hyundai And Other EV Makers' Sales, Long Term

You have probably already read about Tesla’s significant price cuts this year, and being the largest seller of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. by a large margin, this means the cuts put a lot of pressure on other EV manufacturers to lower their prices too. But like for like price cuts are not the only way (or the most important way) that competing EV makers are responding.
Silver 2023 Toyota Prius
By Justin Hart Mar 18 2023 - 5:28am

Hybrids That Don't Plug In Have A Murky Future In The US

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Nissan LEAF, Nissan Ariya, Kia EV6 and Kia Niro EVs
By Justin Hart Mar 3 2023 - 2:20pm

Facing US Federal Subsidy Loss, Manufacturers Begin Steering EV Supply Elsewhere

Nissan and Kia are two auto manufacturers that may have begun shifting their electric vehicle (EV) market focus away from the United States to Europe, Asia and South America instead. There is a strong likelihood that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its resultant loss of EV subsidies for many brands or models that are not built with or assembled with batteries and materials sourced from the US or countries the US has free trade agreements with is the main reason this is happening.
Kia Niro, VW ID.4, Nissan LEAF, Hyundai Kona EVs
By Justin Hart Feb 4 2023 - 2:21pm

Kia Niro EV Standard Features Outclass All Under $40K EV Competitors

The Kia Niro EV Wind is the most expensive “entry level” EV on the market. I am using the base MSRP of $40,000 as the upper limit of what defines “entry level” considering that is about the price point where the more expensive EVs with larger batteries and higher performance start showing up and it is also below the current average price of a new car. EV’s in this category start at $26,500 MSRP (excluding destination and other fees) for the Chevy Bolt.
Gray Kia Niro front end view
By Justin Hart Jan 28 2023 - 7:36am

Comparing The 2023 Niro EV Wind To Its Under $40k Competition

Earlier this week I promised a follow up on my initial review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV Wind. This good looking, well equipped, and enjoyable to drive EV deserves more attention than I could give it in a single article. It also deserves some comparison to other EVs that are closest to it in price since it is currently priced a little higher than its closest competitors, but that is no reason to discount this excellent entry level EV, especially considering its standard features are better than most.
VW ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ionic 5, Hyundai Kona, Kia Niro, and Kia EV6
By Justin Hart Jan 11 2023 - 2:40pm

Top 5 EV Makers In The U.S. Hold Approximately 92 Percent Market Share In 2022

Some may say that 2022 was the year that electric vehicles (EVs) really took off, saleswise, or (finally) began to rapidly increase market share in the U.S. It is certainly true that electric vehicles sold in larger numbers than ever before in the U.S. last year, and almost every automaker is hurriedly bringing new EVs to market too. But how big are these increases really, and which automakers are capturing the most EV market share?
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
By Armen Hareyan Jan 4 2023 - 11:25pm

How Long Will Ioniq 5 battery last and Should You Charge It Every Night?

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Hyundai Makes Bold Move to Take on Toyota with Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicles
By Armen Hareyan Jan 3 2023 - 4:09pm

Hyundai Makes Bold Move to Take on Toyota with Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicles

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2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD Review
By Armen Hareyan Dec 21 2022 - 3:04pm

2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD Review: New Changes Combine Performance and Technology

2023 Palisade, the most imposing vehicle marketed by Hyundai is already in its fourth year on our roads and in the niche of utility vehicles where the competition is fierce. It is therefore already time for some customary modifications and refresh. This week Torque News reviews the 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD, which is Palisade's top trim.
VW ID.4, Mustang MAch-E, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Prius Prime, and Kia Sorento PHEV
By Justin Hart Nov 26 2022 - 5:11pm

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

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
By Justin Hart Nov 23 2022 - 4:25am

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

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 Sportage PHEV and Hyundai Ioniq 5
By Justin Hart Nov 9 2022 - 3:16am

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

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Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage and EV6
By Justin Hart Oct 22 2022 - 5:15am

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

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
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Kia Niro and EV6 with Hyundai Kona and Ioniq 5
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Wait Times For Some Kia, Hyundai And Genesis Models Reaches Two Years Plus

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Hyundai and Kia electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle line up
By Justin Hart Sep 28 2022 - 3:42am

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

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Kia plug-in hybrids (Niro, Sorento, and Sportage)
By Justin Hart Sep 21 2022 - 12:59pm

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

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