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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)
Black Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV shown from the front three-quarter angle at sunset.
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By Noah Washington on
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Black Hyundai Ioniq 9 driving past a modern building campus, shown from the front three-quarter angle.
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Hyundai Tucson special edition
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By Dimitar Angelov on
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Silver 2025 Kia EV6 parked outside a modern building, shown from the front side angle.
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New Hyundai Ioniq, which is Lemon and left in a carlot.
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By Armen Hareyan on
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The switch to a much less-powerful vehicle is well-founded in this case
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Silver Front 3_4 Quarters
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 being towed away at 54,000 miles due to 2nd ICCU failure
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Black Hyundai Palisade parked at sunset in desert landscape
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By Noah Washington on
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 front view driving on open road
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By Noah Washington on
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By Armen Hareyan on
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi driving in Las Vegas with autonomous sensors and cameras
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By Noah Washington on
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2026 Hyundai Palisade
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By Mary Conway on
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Infrared thermometer measuring 181 degrees on EV charger outlet showing heat buildup
181°F Charging Plug Seen on 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 During 40A Charging
By Noah Washington on
A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner recorded charging plug temperatures up to 184°F during a 40A session, showing how high ambient heat and sustained load can impact home EV charging conditions.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan 5.0 V-8
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV front three quarter view driving on desert highway
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Hyundai Palisade SUV front view driving on desert highway
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By Noah Washington on
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A Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Nissan Ariya sit side by side in brilliant red
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By John Goreham on
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Comparison photo showing wheel turning angle on two Hyundai Ioniq vehicles illustrating turning radius difference
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By Noah Washington on
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 in white parked at a Tesla Supercharger station with an owner plugging in the NACS charging cable demonstrating the Ioniq 5s expanded charging network access in a sunny suburban parking lot
Nearly 300,000 Miles Later, This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Still Shows More Than 320 Miles of Range
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 used daily for ride-share has reached 288,903 miles while maintaining 322 miles of range at 97% charge, offering rare real-world data on long-term EV battery durability and drivetrain reliability.
Picking Up My Ioniq 5 From The Dealer Today After The ICCU Fix, But Will Start Shopping For a Hybrid Today
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By Armen Hareyan on
Terry Herrigan's Ioniq 5 ICCU died without warning on January 6th, and now that he's finally getting it back from the dealer, he's making a decision that thousands of EV owners are quietly considering, but few will openly admit.
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