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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)
2026 Hyundai STARIA Electric's Interior and Dash
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By Armen Hareyan on
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2022 Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Hyundai Palisade
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By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in a $7K debt trap with an unreliable Hyundai Palisade. One owner is ready to jump ship for a Honda CR-V or Toyota Venza, but is a high-mileage 2022 CR-V a genius move or a second warranty nightmare? Here is the breakdown of the best escape!
Cupholders in the Ioniq 5 from Hyundai have electrical components adjacent to where liquids are stored
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By John Goreham on
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White 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging at a Tesla Supercharger station in a parking lot.
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By Noah Washington on
After clocking an incredible 273,310 miles as a rideshare driver, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner reports that his battery health still sits at 99.7% on his diagnostic scanner.
Thermal image of an EV charger
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By Chris Johnston on
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2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
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New 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Says His Car “Suddenly Breaks Free and Lurches” Due to Sticking Brakes While Parking
By Noah Washington on
A new 2025 Ioniq 5 SEL owner was left "shaken" after his car began sticking and then suddenly lurching forward during tight parking maneuvers.
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N in Performance Blue Matte on racetrack, front three-quarter view with mountains and green hills in background
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By Noah Washington on
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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
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By Dimitar Angelov on
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By John Goreham on
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Image of Hyundai Ioniq 5 atop a mountain in fall
Leading Electric Vehicle Influencer Discovers the Hard Way His 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs a New Battery Pack After Just 8,500 Miles During Thanksgiving Day Roadtrip - EV Ownership Doesn’t Get Much Worse Than This
By John Goreham on
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A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is shown on a snowy plain
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By John Goreham on
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A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sits side by side with a Dodge Daytona Charger EV
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A silver Hyundai Ioniq 9, viewed from a front three-quarter angle, parked on a tree-lined historic city street with brick buildings in the background.
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By Noah Washington on
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Hyundai CRATER Concept
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By Rob Enderle on
The Hyundai CRATER concept redefines electric off-roading with its "Art of Steel" design, challenging Tesla's Cybertruck. Featuring 33-inch tires, a modular interior, and rugged utility, it combines EV precision with raw durability.
Red 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan parked at charging station in Joshua Tree desert, mountains visible, three-quarter front view.
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By Noah Washington on
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2026 Hyundai Palisade in black, photographed at three-quarter front angle on paved road beneath weeping willow trees, featuring distinctive split LED headlights and large grille.
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By Noah Washington on
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2024 Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUV in silver, shown from 3/4 front angle driving on coastal road with palm trees, featuring distinctive LED lighting and aerodynamic wheels.
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By Noah Washington on
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Black 2024 Hyundai Palisade, SUV, front three-quarter view, featuring gold multi-spoke wheels and white racing stripes, photographed in desert landscape at sunset.
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By Noah Washington on
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Silver sedan parked on a road with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
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Blue SUV driving on a tree-lined road with sunlight filtering through branches.
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By Noah Washington on
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By Noah Washington on
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Hyundai Ionic 3 Hot-Hatch
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By Rob Enderle on
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Light blue pickup truck with roof rack on snowy terrain, mountains in the background.
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By Noah Washington on
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Red SUV parked on a dirt road with lush green hills in the background.
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By Noah Washington on
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges up at at a Tesla Supercharger location
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By John Goreham on
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Silver Hyundai SUV with black roof parked on rugged desert terrain at dusk
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By Noah Washington on
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A man in a yellow safety vest prepares to drive a beige Hyundai Sonata onto a tow truck. The scene is in a parking lot with a few parked cars nearby.
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By Aram Krajekian on
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Silver SUV driving on tree-lined road with sunlight streaming through forest canopy
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