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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)

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis Challenges for the Ultimate Driving Machine Title

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2014 - 7:18PM

Equus Earns Top Accolade for Unusual Element

By Keith Griffin on April 10, 2014 - 2:54PM

The 2014 Hyundai Equus underwent a refresh in the summer of 2013 that appears to be paying off with the receipt of a major accolade. But what's most amazing is why the luxury sedan won the award.

2015 Hyundai Genesis Breaks Out Strong

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2014 - 9:28AM

The early buzz on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis is fairly strong with few negative words about the near-luxury sedan. It was rolled out to the media in Arizona last week and reviews have been published in the last 24 hours.

10 Things to Know About the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2014 - 9:37AM

Driving impressions of the new 2015 Hyundai Genesis are banned until April 7 but that doesn't mean we can't share some things to know about it before then.

Former Hyundai CEO Krafcik Gets Interesting New Role

By Keith Griffin on April 3, 2014 - 6:40PM

John Krafcik, the popular former president and CEO of Hyundai Motors America has surfaced in an unlikely role: director for a car selling website.

Bad News About Genesis Coupe Regarding Timing

By Keith Griffin on April 3, 2014 - 6:10PM

Fans of the Genesis Coupe hoping to acquire a new model based on the just introduced 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan are in for a disappointment. A new coupe won't happen any time soon.

Hyundai Sales Down, but Genesis Should Help

By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2014 - 3:51PM

For the second month in a row, Hyundai sales have dropped year over year compared to 2013 but there's no reason to panic. Two major sellers are in the midst of rolling out, which should help restore the product line.

Does 2015 Genesis Have a Good MSRP?

By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2014 - 3:07PM

Hyundai today unveiled the price of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis at the national automotive media introduction in Arizona. The big question would have to be: is it a good price? Will it attract buyers in sufficient numbers?

How Will 2015 Hyundai Be Different in US?

By Keith Griffin on March 30, 2014 - 8:42PM

A high-ranking Hyundai PR exec has sent out an intriguing email that indicates Americans will be seeing a different 2015 Sonata than was introduced in Korea last week. The question is: how different?

Can Michael Jordan Help Sell the Hyundai Genesis?

By Keith Griffin on March 28, 2014 - 5:05PM

Hyundai has announced that it is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the 13th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational. Maybe Hyundai needs to pair up with the basketball legend to sell the Hyundai Genesis.

Will Latest Veloster Accolade Sell More Hyundais?

By Keith Griffin on March 28, 2014 - 4:08PM

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has been awarded an overall five-star crash test rating, the highest rating given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It joins other models in the lineup like the Genesis, Genesis Coupe and Sonata. Will safety be the key to selling Hyundais?

Is the Veloster the Best Value in Sub-Compacts?

By Keith Griffin on March 25, 2014 - 9:34PM

The 2014 Hyundai Veloster has been proclaimed the best value in America by Vincentric, an automotive research firm specializing in automotive cost of ownership. The question is – by what standards?

What's Right and Wrong with the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2014 - 5:41PM

Even though just introduced today, there are already people lining up to take pot shots at the 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which makes us ask the question: what's right and wrong with the new midsize sedan?

Hyundai Intros 2015 Sonata - Is it a Winner?

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2014 - 7:59AM

The car that Hyundai needs to be a runaway success was introduced this morning in Korea. The question most will have about the 2015 Sonata is it going to be a winner for the automaker?

Hyundai Puts the Genesis Touch on a Surprising Vehicle

By Keith Griffin on March 22, 2014 - 4:33PM

There have been images of a new Hyundai caught testing in South Korea with looks inspired by the 2015 Genesis – and it needs to come to the U.S. for the automaker to be considered a full line brand along the line of Mercedes-Benz.

Hyundai Developing Great Alternative Engine

By Keith Griffin on March 22, 2014 - 7:42AM

Hyundai, along with Delphi, is designing a gasoline engine without spark plugs that could deliver fuel economy similar to a diesel engine without the burdensome extra fuel taxes.

Hyundai's Domestic Woes Should Help Genesis, Sonata in US Market

By Keith Griffin on March 21, 2014 - 12:55PM

Hyundai is facing pressures in its home market of Korea that should help make models like the Genesis and Sonata stronger in the U.S. The automaker is facing legislative pressure to make product more environmentally friendly or face stiff levies.

Hyundai Santa Fe winter vehicle of the year

Does Winning Winter Accolades Help Santa Fe, Sorrento?

By Keith Griffin on March 21, 2014 - 8:01AM

The New England Motor Press Association, where I am an active member and immediate past president, has bestowed two major awards on Hyundai and Kia. The two brands need to exploit the accolades for Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

Three Features Not To Miss on the 2015 Hyundai Genesis

By Keith Griffin on March 18, 2014 - 9:18AM

Hyundai has a blog on its media website called "Hyundai Like Sunday," which is promotes with the tagline: Truth, Candor & Conversation. In its latest installment, the automaker points out three great features in the upcoming 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

Hyundai Once Again Caught Misstating Fuel Economy Numbers

By Keith Griffin on March 17, 2014 - 3:31PM

Mileage claims continue to haunt Hyundai with a model not even introduced yet coming under fire in Korea for inflated fuel economy numbers.

Why Isn't the 2014 Hyundai Sonata More Fuel Efficient?

By Keith Griffin on March 16, 2014 - 8:17PM

It's a question that must be on a lot of folks' mind: if the 2014 Hyundai Sonata gets an improved powertrain for 2014, why isn't it more fuel efficient? The answer may surprise you.

Hyundai Genesis one of worst selling new cars

Hyundai Genesis One of Worst Selling Cars in US – Buy It Now

By Keith Griffin on March 16, 2014 - 7:49PM

One of the 10 worst selling new cars in the business is the Hyundai Genesis and that represents a great opportunity for a savvy buyer.

Three Things You Didn't Know About Hyundai

By Keith Griffin on March 15, 2014 - 8:36AM

An interview with Frank Ferrara, executive vice president of customer satisfaction for Hyundai, reveals three things you didn't know about Hyundai and they may not all be good for the brand.

Hyundai Accent Polar Bear Pizza Delivery

Would You Buy a Hyundai Accent for Cold Weather Pizza Delivery?

By Keith Griffin on March 13, 2014 - 5:39PM

What do these three things have in common: Hyundai, polar bears and pizza? They all interact regularly in Barrow, Alaska where a resilient pizzeria owner uses a Hyundai Accent as his cold weather delivery vehicle.

Comparing the 2015 Hyundai Sonata to the 2015 Genesis

By Keith Griffin on March 13, 2014 - 12:28PM

With more images leaking out of Korea, it appears the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is going to be more of a mini-me 2015 Hyundai Genesis, which can only be a good thing.

Is 2016 Too Late for Hyundai Electric Vehicle?

By Keith Griffin on March 11, 2014 - 8:11AM

Hyundai, confirming what was strongly hinted at during the Los Angeles Auto Show, will launch a battery-powered electric vehicle in 2016. But will that be too late for Hyundai to get into the world of electric vehicles?

Three Things the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Needs

By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2014 - 8:42PM

A report by Bloomberg News highlights what three things the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is going to need to succeed. But don't take our word for it. Read what one leading industry analyst has to say.

2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets upgrades

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Upgrades – Are They Enough?

By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2014 - 10:31AM

The Hyundai Sonata is in a weird place for a couple reasons: the 2015 model is going to be introduced at the New York Auto Show and the formerly white-hot sedan has been in an extended cool-down period. Will announcing upgrades to the 2014 Sonata Hybrid make a difference?

Dazzling Interior Could Save 2015 Sonata

By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2014 - 1:05PM

Hyundai has released a sketch of what the interior of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata is going to look like in advance of the sedan's reveal later this month in its home market of South Korea and its U.S. debut in April on the eve of the New York Auto Show. The company needed to come up with something dazzling to resuscitate the gasping Sonata.

Is the Intrado a Hyundai Genesis SUV?

By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2014 - 6:49AM

That stunning new Hyundai Intrado garnering lots of attention at the Geneva Auto Show could actually be the basis for a Hyundai Genesis crossover according to one interview out of Australia with a top Hyundai Europe executive.

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