Hyundai News

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 Dave Ashton Dec 22 2016 - 5:31am

Hyundai Look To The Future With Hydrogen Fuel Cells And Self-Driving Cars

The auto manufacturer Hyundai are set to push the boundaries of car technology in the next few years with hydrogen fuel cells and autonomous vehicles with example vehicles already in the pipeline.

By Dave Ashton Dec 19 2016 - 10:47am

Hyundai Joins Forces With Consortium On Self-Driving Technology

The Korean car giant Hyundai are one of the latest car manufacturers to join 27 companies to form a global consortium to consolidate self driving technology to be brought to the masses.

By Dave Ashton Dec 14 2016 - 5:26am

The Hyundai Elantra Value Edition Has More Than You Would Expect

The Value Edition from Hyundai is about offering more value and comfort for your money, which has now been extended to the new Elantra.

By Dave Ashton Dec 12 2016 - 11:07am

Hyundai Genesis Gains Bugatti Chiron Designer: What Could He Bring?

Hyundai's vehicle lineup now has the addition of ex-Bugatti designer Alexander 'Sasha' Selipanov to invigorate their luxury model lines.

By Will Maley Nov 22 2016 - 3:03pm

Hyundai Does the Crossover Shuffle

Unless you have been living under a rock, crossovers are currently the hot thing. Hyundai is planning some major changes to their crossover lineup for this.

By Will Maley Nov 20 2016 - 3:03pm

Hyundai Sees the Future of Car Ownership In Subscriptions

All of us have subscriptions to magazines, streaming services, newsletters, etc. But what about a subscription for a car?

By Will Maley Nov 16 2016 - 11:15am

Genesis Sharpens the G80 for Los Angeles

We thought that the Genesis G80 for the U.S. was going to miss out on a new Sport model with a new 3.3L Biturbo V6. How wrong we were.

By Parks McCants G+ Nov 8 2016 - 1:35pm

Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Evolution Riding on Expanding Fueling Network

Even with the participation of major auto manufacturers, state and federal government, we have but 12 (open for business) public compressed nitrogen refueling stations on the west coast of the United States.

By Will Maley Nov 4 2016 - 3:16pm

Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank

Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Sets Land Speed Mark

By Marc Stern Nov 1 2016 - 9:00pm

Hyundai Ioniq Sets Hybrid Land Speed Mark of 157.825 MPH

What began as a test of durability and dependability ended up a grassroots effort by Hyundai engineers to set a new hybrid land speed record at Bonneville -- they did.

By Marc Stern Nov 1 2016 - 2:48pm

Turbocharger Adds Punch To 2017 Hyundai Sport

Hyundai Teamed With Bisimoto Development To Create A Monster -- They Surely Have

By Marc Stern Oct 30 2016 - 11:06pm

For Hyundai, Can SEMA Get Sweeter Than It Already Is?

Hyundai has teamed with the development team at Bisimoto to take your basic Santa Fe and make it into a vehicle with more surprises than you might imagine.

Hyundai and Kia Have Settled Their Four-Year Mileage Suit

By Marc Stern Oct 30 2016 - 9:09pm

Hyundai, Kia Now Free To Move On From Mileage Issues

An agreement Friday between 33 states, the District of Columbia and Hyundai and its Kia subsidiary settles the four-year cloud of mileage overstatement that resulted in fines and fees of almost $800 million.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe among 85,000 recalled to fix airbag issue

By Marc Stern Oct 25 2016 - 12:33pm

Hyundai Recalls 85,000 Genesis Coupes To Fix Airbag System Connector

Hyundai has recalled about 85,000 2010-16 Genesis coupes to fix a problem with the front passenger-side airbag system. The problem has to do with a loose connector that knocks out passenger recognition.

By Marc Stern Oct 23 2016 - 11:16pm

2017 Genesis G80 Wins Top IIHS, NHTSA Safety Awards

The Genesis G80 has a double honor for 2017, it has earned the top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2016 - 7:51pm

Hyundai Recalls 62,811 Sonatas To Fix Flying Panoramic Sunroofs

Following complaints of detaching sunroofs, Hyundai has recalled about 63,000 2015-16 Sonatas to fix the problem. The problem stems from the air deflector and its attachment point.

By Marc Stern Oct 20 2016 - 9:03am

Experts Calm Driver Fears Over Vehicle Hacks; All They Want Is Money

Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.

By Marc Stern Oct 17 2016 - 12:12am

Here Is How The U.S. Protects Soldiers From Bad Car Repos

The Justice Department is vigorously enforcing the Servicemembers Relief Act to ensure that service members do not have their vehicles wrongly repossessed.

By Marc Stern Oct 6 2016 - 12:43am

Here’s How You Create A Hyundai Santa Fe With Real Attitude

Hyundai has Teamed with Rockstar Performance to create a Santa Fe with real attitude. It's exactly what you achieve when you equip a 3.3-liter engine with nitrous.

Hyundai Sets September Sales Mark led by Santa Fe

By Marc Stern Oct 4 2016 - 11:26pm

Hyundai Sets September Sales Record; Kia Sales Slip A Bit

Hyundai, led by the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, set a new sales mark in September. And, the Veloster also scored a notable sales win, as well.

By Marc Stern Oct 1 2016 - 4:27pm

Hyundai Urges Consumers To Be Wary Of Phony Parts

Hyundai has begun a new campaign aimed at getting consumers to use original equipment parts for all major mechanical and body repairs.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 30 2016 - 11:18am

2016 Hyundai Sante Fe Limited Ultimate Review: Korea's Biggest SUV Rivals American Counterparts

Hyundai has been best known in the United States for their, affordable and efficient cars, but with the 2016 Sante Fe Limited Ultimate AWD – the Korean automaker has a roomy SUV which can rival the top American counterparts.

2007 Hyundai Azeras Recalled To Fix Switch

By Marc Stern Sep 27 2016 - 4:14pm

Hyundai Recalls 10,000 Azeras To Fix Defective Seat Switch

Hyundai has announced the recall of 10,000 2007-08 Azeras to fix a potentially dangerous front seat switch problem. The defective switch can short out allowing the seat to move forward or backward or up and down without driver input.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 23 2016 - 5:50pm

Hyundai Wants to be Born Again by Genesis and This Is How It's Going to Transform

We all know that Hyundai is a huge company which manufactures many things, from earth movers to cars, but in this country its name became synonymous with cheap. That was the way they broke into the American market. Now they’re movin’ on up.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 16 2016 - 12:33pm

Hyundai Finally Addresses Its Transmission Problem in Tucson SUVs

Recent developments with Hyundai Transmission issue show that Hyundai is faced with a problem and a huge opportunity.

Hyundai Tucsons recalled for software issue

By Marc Stern Sep 15 2016 - 10:53pm

Does Hyundai Tucson Tranny Recall Show Key Software Needs More Testing?

Is the car business rushing its software too quickly to market? That's the opinion of some in the car business who think that things are happening so quickly that software glitches will get through that shouldn't be there.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 15 2016 - 12:48pm

Hyundai's Search For Luxury: 4 Types of Cars Genesis Needs

Hyundai had humble beginnings, but Genesis searches for Luxury and has few meanings.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 14 2016 - 12:27pm

How Did Hyundai Do It With Genesis? - Quality, The Only Game in Town

Hyundai started selling cars in the USA in 1986 after it established its US headquarters in Garden Grove California in 1985. They started exporting one model, the Hyundai Excel to the United States. Well, they started off with a bang selling more cars in its first year in the US than any other new brand ever had.

By Allan Honeyman Sep 13 2016 - 1:03pm

Are You Buzzed by the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in?

Hyundai has entered the sorta EV sweepstakes with its Sonata hybrid plug-in, and, to a lesser extent the Sonata hybrid. The question is, what is the strategic vision for these vehicles and for Hyundai in general?

Hyundai, Nissan Charged In China Cheating Scandal

By Marc Stern Sep 9 2016 - 9:31pm

Hyundai, Nissan Among 5 That May Have Cheated In China

Hyundi and Nissan are among five firms facing cheating charges in China. Chinese authorities have said the five cheated on an electric vehicle subsidy program. The total was $150 million.

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