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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)
By John Goreham on February 14, 2022 - 9:58AM
Hyundai’s newest battery-electric vehicle is the Ioniq 5. The media is calling this new BEV the best of 2022. Does it live up to the high expectations?
By John Goreham on February 13, 2022 - 3:03PM
We do a deep dive into how one of our favorite new battery-electric vehicles could be more winter-friendly. You may be surprised by the things we point out. Here’s a hint; AWD and range are not the problems.
By Justin Hart on February 9, 2022 - 3:35AM
Beginning earlier this week, Ford is halting production on 3 different production lines, including the Cuautitlan, Mexico plant that produces the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle. Is this only a brief pause, or is it the first sign of an impending miss for Ford as it attempts to massively ramp up EV production to compete with Tesla and out-sell other mainstream rivals vying for leadership in the race toward an electrified automotive future?
By Justin Hart on February 4, 2022 - 2:28AM
After Tesla and Ford, GM had the best selling fully electric vehicle in the U.S. in 2021, the Chevy Bolt, at 24,803 combined for the two different models (EV and EUV). Thus, GM has set a precedent and may be able to compete for one of the top spots in 2022 BEV sales too, depending.
By Armen Hareyan on February 3, 2022 - 11:20PM
For the 2022 model Year Hyundai has introduced the Santa Fe XRT, which is Hyundai's off-road Santa Fe. It offers a very fashionable approach and marked by robustness in appearance. Basically, the XRT package offers you a Santa Fe that will stand out from all the others.
By John Goreham on February 1, 2022 - 2:36PM
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had a very solid launch. Deliveries are starting off with a bang.
By John Goreham on January 31, 2022 - 12:15PM
Major automakers are beginning to advertise electric vehicles with the hopes of influencing public opinion. Here are some examples from Ford and Hyundai that illustrate how the shift is taking place.
By Justin Hart on January 27, 2022 - 2:22AM
Kia has revealed the pricing of their new EV6 for the U.S. market and the good news is that it has a lower starting MSRP, at $40,900, than almost every other compact EV SUV currently for sale. Only the VW ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 (when the RWD base model goes on sale) are priced lower than the EV6, and only a tad lower at $40,760 and $39,700 respectively.
By Justin Hart on January 12, 2022 - 12:11PM
Honda is losing ground to South Korean brands Kia and Hyundai and it is in part due to Honda’s lackluster investment in electrified vehicles. While it may not seem fair to compare the combined sales of two brands to Honda alone, I would argue it is. Kia and Hyundai are essentially the same family and share engineering, platforms and technology similar to the way other brands share nameplates.
By James Walker on January 11, 2022 - 1:07PM
Ford takes home a pair of trophies in awards results featuring a lack of electric vehicles despite strong finalists.
By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 10:22AM
The EV world seems unanimous in its first impression of the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle. Here’s what the folks who know EVs best are saying about this game-changer.
By John Goreham on December 20, 2021 - 8:19AM
A first drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicle reveals that it is going to win buyers over on a test drive.
By Justin Hart on December 20, 2021 - 5:10AM
Kia and Hyundai have done something extraordinary in the European market recently. November 2021 was the worst sales month on record in Europe. Yet, Hyundai and Kia managed significant sales increases while almost every other manufacturer saw significant sales declines due to the ongoing global semiconductor supply issues.
By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 2:26PM
We list four important things that the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 does not have that we feel many consumers shopping for a battery-electric crossover utility vehicle might want.
By John Goreham on December 19, 2021 - 12:10PM
The IONIQ 5 is now being delivered to customers in the U.S. We break down the cost and show you the price comparison.
By John Goreham on December 18, 2021 - 5:13PM
The newest battery-electric vehicle from Hyundai is on sale now, and not just in California.
By Armen Hareyan on December 15, 2021 - 11:33AM
The Hyundai Veloster quickly improved to the point of becoming a serious rival to the best sports cars on the market. The 2022 Veloster N, which Torque News is reviewing this week, is pleasantly fun to drive sports car. Some reviewers say it's fun to drive despite having the manual transmission (M/T), but I say it is the manual transmission that makes it even more engaging vehicle.
By Justin Hart on December 13, 2021 - 4:44AM
Everyone should know electric vehicles are rapidly taking more market share from traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. But which manufacturers will lead the way in EV sales? The answer varies by region, of course, and much depends on the global supply chain, geo-political landscapes, the rippling impacts of the pandemic, etc. I will focus on the U.S. market since there should be rapid acceleration in U.S. EV sales, soon.
By Armen Hareyan on November 22, 2021 - 9:28PM
Hyundai has decided to enter the world of pickup trucks With the new 2022 Santa Cruz without following the standards set by the Americans truck makers. In fact, it is more on the side of the Honda Ridgeline that we see the inspiration: to take an SUV and turn it into a pickup truck with amazing capabilities. In this review of the 2022 Santa Cruz Limited AWD, we are looking at the jewelry work Hyundai has done on the design of this truck.
By Armen Hareyan on November 3, 2021 - 9:05AM
The new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has reportedly increased the battery capacity from 72.6 kWh to 77.5 kWh. Accordingly, the current Korean official mileage (at room temperature) of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is expected to increase from 423 km to 480 to 490 km. Hyundai will increase the number of existing 2.4kW battery modules from 30 to 32. This is the result of maximizing the space of the EV-only platform E-GMP with the same battery capacity as the Kia EV6.
By Timothy Boyer on October 27, 2021 - 9:14AM
Is Hyundai taking a page from a politicians’ playbook toward attracting a demographic? Discover how a new catchphrase in Hyundai marketing could raise profits and public consciousness.
By Armen Hareyan on October 21, 2021 - 4:09AM
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first model of the 100% electric Ioniq sub-brand in which design is the protagonist.
By Armen Hareyan on October 14, 2021 - 12:59PM
Hyundai and Amazon Ads are once again enhancing the car buying experience with new features launching in Hyundai's Evolve showroom at Amazon. With this new tool, customers can practically buy the car of their choice from the comfort of their home, just like you buy a Tesla online.
By Armen Hareyan on October 13, 2021 - 4:45PM
Hyundai sells for around 7,000 Palisade per month in the United States as demand hovers around 8,000-9,000 unites.
By Armen Hareyan on October 13, 2021 - 4:08PM
New patent filings suggest Hyundai considers putting a screen in your steering wheel.
By Armen Hareyan on October 11, 2021 - 10:54PM
The Hyundai Tucson 2022 is one of the South Korean firm's best-selling SUVs. Its sleek and sporty design combines performance and technology for a base price of $24,950 MSRP.
By Armen Hareyan on September 28, 2021 - 10:45PM
Hyundai has revealed the new 2021 Elantra earlier in 2020, including a fuel-efficient hybrid version that combines a 1.6-liter turbo-4 with electric motors and a hybrid battery, which should return more than 50 mpg combined. But the icing on the cake was missing, the N Line.
By Yonathan Santoso on September 18, 2021 - 8:35PM
Three days ago, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo officiated the groundbreaking ceremony of PT HKML Battery Indonesia, Southeast Asia's first EV battery cell manufacturer.
By Armen Hareyan on September 14, 2021 - 10:48PM
For the first time ever the 2022 Hyundai Tucson will be available in three new options. For those seeking efficiency Hyundai is launching Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. For those wanting sport performance Tucson Inline is headed your way soon. We test drove the hybrid variant of this compact SUV, which will soon be supplemented by a plug-in hybrid model.
By Jimmy Dinsmore on August 11, 2021 - 12:01PM
Hyundai Santa Cruz enters new segment as a contender to the Maverick. Santa Cruz betters Maverick in towing and performance but loses out on price and fuel economy. Ford claims more than 80,000 reservations for 2022 Maverick.