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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)

Three things to beware of when researching a new car or crossover

By John Goreham on August 26, 2013 - 9:16PM

We all use the internet and other sources to learn about cars and crossovers we might want to buy. Here are three things to be aware of as you do your homework.

Why Hyundai's HCD-14 Genesis concept can never see production

By John Goreham on August 13, 2013 - 12:11PM

The Hyundai HCD-14 is a beautiful, bold vehicle design, but in today's automotive world it cannot be produced.

Skip Barber School adds the powerful Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By John Goreham on August 7, 2013 - 2:07PM

The Skip Barber Racing School has added the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe to its stable of high performance cars for use on track. Skip Barber’s students will use both the 3.8 R-Spec and also the 3.8 Track versions of the rear-drive sports coupe in their training. The Genesis will join the Porsche 911, Lexus IS-F and Mazdaspeed 3 at the School’s multiple locations.

The Hyundai Tucson, the first hydrogen fuel cell production vehicle. Image courtesy of Newspress

Hyundai goes All-In for Hydrogen fueling in California

By Don Bain on August 5, 2013 - 9:26PM

Hyundai is the foremost beneficiary of a $3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to Hydrogen Frontier, who will build a totally renewable hydrogen energy generation facility to serve the Hyundai hydrogen fueling station in Chino CA.

X Games LA to Boast Biggest Global RallyCross Field of 2013

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2013 - 6:22PM

The racers of Global RallyCross take to the track of the X Games Los Angeles this weekend and winning the final X Games GRC gold of 2013 won’t be easy as the shootout in the City of Angels will feature the biggest field of the 2013 season.

Why the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept will transform premium vehicles

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 8:42AM

The Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept points to the future of all premium brands. Hyundai has moved from producing entry-level cars to being one of the most significant automakers on the planet.

Hyundai recalls Azera sedans over dangerous airbag deployment issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 3, 2013 - 12:58PM

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles due to a troublesome defect that may lead to airbag malfunction.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Pikes Peak world record

Hyundai Genesis Coupe sets blistering world record run at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2013 - 5:33PM

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has done it again this year by setting a new world record run to the summit of Pikes Peak.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT review: a 5-door worthy of the GT name

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:33PM

There are few automakers doing business in the US who are growing as rapidly as Hyundai so it came as no huge surprise when the Korean automaker opted to launch the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - a 5-door version of the uber popular sedan that will help the Elantra continue to climb the charts of the most popular cars in the US while also helping Hyundai to continue their steady growth in North America.

The rear cargo area of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:27PM

The interior of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:26PM

The front seats of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:25PM

The rear end of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:25PM

The side profile of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:24PM

The front end of the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

By Patrick Rall on June 24, 2013 - 7:23PM

2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo

Two reasons why 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the king of "cool"

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 9:07AM

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the coolest car on the planet under 18K. There are two factors KBB used to determine the new Veloster’s “cool factor.”

Hyundai CEO Krafcik confirms electric vehicle for US - sort of

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2013 - 1:32PM

While Hyundai has long made their intention known to avoid following the industry trend of calling on electric vehicles, CEO John Krafcik recently posted a comment on Twitter confirming that the Korean automaker will eventually market a full electric vehicle here in the US – although we don’t know when or what that vehicle might be.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster

Hyundai tops in owner satisfaction with 2013 Genesis and Veloster

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2013 - 8:10AM

The new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster shows that Hyundai has “come a long way baby.” What do they tell us about the Korean brand?

Hyundai i20 WRC is much more than just a race car [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2013 - 7:47AM

Hyundai Motorsport has taken the i20 WRC out of the workshop and onto the road to start its testing program. Why is Hyundai spending millions of dollars on the new race car?

A map showing the area where the Morning Spruce lost power

First shipment of 2014 Hyundai Equus sedans stranded at sea for days

By Patrick Rall on May 28, 2013 - 12:23PM

The lightly refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus super sedan is expected to reach US shores soon but an engine problem with the freight ship carrying the first batch has left the high end luxury sedans stuck at sea while the crew scrambles to fix the problem – with this drama at sea extending into its second week.

11 of 13 new small SUVs fail to pass IIHS safety test

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 3:01PM

A new safety test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds shocking results for the small SUV segment. See if your vehicle is on the list.

Hyundai recalls nearly 200k Elantras following severed ear investigation

By Anthony Faccenda on April 4, 2013 - 3:36PM

Hyundai has announced the recall of certain Elantra models because headliner support brackets may become displaced during airbag deployment.

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 1.6 million vehicles over electrical gremlins

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 11:49AM

Hyundai and Kia have announced a joint recall of over 1.6 million vehicles here in the United States due to an electrical issue that can cause a variety of problems ranging from the brake lights not working to no-start conditions to the inability to shift out of park.

Feds open investigation into troublesome Hyundai Sonata suspension issue

By Anthony Faccenda on March 29, 2013 - 6:02PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Friday it is launching an investigation into Hyundai Sonata sedans due to a corrosion problem, which may affect vehicle suspension.

Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus debuts with more luxury tech

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2013 - 12:57PM

The 2014 Hyundai Equus debuted this week at the 2013 New York Auto Show with a refreshed exterior, a refined suspension setup and more high end luxury technology on the inside to allow this sleek Korean super sedan to keep up with the best luxury brands in the world.

The rear interior of the 2014 Hyundai Equus

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2013 - 12:56PM

The front interior of the 2014 Hyundai Equus

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2013 - 12:55PM

The rear end of the 2014 Hyundai Equus

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2013 - 12:54PM

The side profile of the 2014 Hyundai Equus

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2013 - 12:53PM

Hyundai Concept HND-9 next-generation Genesis Coupe?

Hyundai Concept HND-9 hints at future design direction

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2013 - 9:36AM

The Hyundai Concept HND-9 makes its world debut at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. Does it reveal the companies future design direction and possibly the next-generation Genesis Coupe?

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