Hyundai
While Hyundai started out as a purveyor of budget-priced economy cars, it's now a big hitter in the automotive world with many impressively engineered and handsomely designed vehicles on offer. Models such as the Elantra compact car and the Santa Fe SUV still offer good value but make no excuses compared with their close rivals, making them solid choices in their respective segments. The Sonata mid-size sedan takes things up a level with daring styling and an impressive array of technology features. There's plenty of variety in the lineup, too, with vehicles including the fuel-sipping Ioniq and the sporty and quirky Veloster N.
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Full-size, mid-size, compact, subcompact, and off-roaders
Starting at $42,785

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV is a cool looker with an appealing combination of price, power, driving range, and quick-charging capability.
view 2023 Ioniq 5 detailsStarting at $50,000 est

The Hyundai Ioniq 7 concept previews an all-electric SUV that's similar to the three-row Palisade, but with a lounge-like interior and other innovations.
view 2024 Ioniq 7 detailsStarting at $24,000 est

An all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is coming, and the subcompact SUV wears cool retro-future styling and features upgraded cabin tech.
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Starting at $24,000 est
- View 2023 Kona Details
Starting at $23,475 · 9/10
- View 2022 Kona Details
Starting at $22,595 · 9/10
- View 2021 Kona Details
Starting at $21,685 · 9/10
- View 2020 Kona Details
Starting at $21,440 · 9/10
- View 2019 Kona Details
Starting at $21,085 · 8.5/10
- View 2018 Kona Details
Starting at $20,480 · 8/10
Starting at $36,000 est

Hyundai stuffs the next-generation subcompact 2024 Kona Electric SUV with more pixels and styling that's so wild it's distracting.
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Starting at $36,000 est
- View 2023 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $34,885 · 8/10
- View 2022 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $35,295 · 8/10
- View 2021 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,575 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,330 · 9/10
- View 2019 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,045 · 9/10
Starting at $36,285

The 2023 Hyundai Kona N enters the subcompact crossover mosh pit swinging with a raucous 286 horsepower and thrilling acceleration.
view 2023 Kona N detailsStarting at $61,470

The Nexo’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain provides emissions-free driving but the nascent technology comes at a high price and California-only availability.
view 2023 Nexo detailsStarting at $37,235

Hyundai's Palisade three-row SUV aims for a class-above experience and nails it, especially its top Calligraphy trim, which could be confused for a luxury vehicle.
view 2023 Palisade detailsStarting at $30,085

Along with its striking design language, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a roomy two-row mid-size SUV with plenty of popular tech.
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Starting at $30,085 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $28,495 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $28,185 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $27,450 · 7.5/10
- View 2019 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $26,845 · 6/10
- View 2018 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $31,830 · 6/10
- View 2017 Santa Fe Details
Starting at $31,750 · 9/10
Starting at $28,235

The Tucson lures you in with futuristic styling before making its case as a well-rounded SUV with a spacious cabin, a high-value feature list, and a refined ride.
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Starting at $28,235 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Tucson Details
Starting at $26,245 · 9/10
- View 2021 Tucson Details
Starting at $24,885 · 8/10
- View 2020 Tucson Details
Starting at $24,690 · 8/10
- View 2019 Tucson Details
Starting at $24,445 · 8/10
- View 2018 Tucson Details
Starting at $23,530 · 8/10
- View 2017 Tucson Details
Starting at $23,650 · 8/10
Starting at $20,985

With a slew of driver assists and an enticing price tag, the Venue is an attractive package, but its lack of power means it’s most at home in an urban setting.
view 2023 Venue detailsCars
Sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons
Starting at $22,000 est

When it comes to daily driving duty, the Hyundai Elantra is a pragmatic but stylish choice, as it offers good fuel economy and plenty of standard tech.
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Starting at $22,000 est · 8.5/10
- View 2023 Elantra Details
Starting at $22,065 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Elantra Details
Starting at $21,245 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Elantra Details
Starting at $20,655 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Elantra Details
Starting at $20,295 · 6/10
- View 2019 Elantra Details
Starting at $18,130 · 7/10
- View 2018 Elantra Details
Starting at $17,835 · 7/10
- View 2017 Elantra Details
Starting at $18,035 · 7/10
Starting at $34,015
The Elantra N sedan earns its spot as a top sport compact sedan by combining an excitable personality, impressive performance, roomy comfort, and an accessible price.
view 2023 Elantra N detailsStarting at $63,000 est

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the upcoming high-performance variant of Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year, and it's expected to have about 600 horsepower.
view 2024 Ioniq 5 N detailsStarting at $42,715

Hyundai’s Ioniq EV subbrand expands with the introduction of the stylish Ioniq 6 sedan that is estimated to deliver up to 361 miles of driving range per charge.
view 2023 Ioniq 6 detailsStarting at $26,215

Packing an assortment of goal-oriented powertrains, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata can be affordable, efficient, or fun, depending on which engine you choose.
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Starting at $26,215 · 8.5/10
- View 2022 Sonata Details
Starting at $25,245 · 8.5/10
- View 2021 Sonata Details
Starting at $24,955 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Sonata Details
Starting at $24,595 · 9/10
- View 2019 Sonata Details
Starting at $23,580 · 8/10
- View 2018 Sonata Details
Starting at $22,935 · 8/10
- View 2017 Sonata Details
Starting at $22,485 · 8/10
Trucks
Full-size, mid-size, compact, crew-cab, extended cab, and regular cab
Starting at $27,035

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a kinder, gentler small pickup for people who want the added functionality of a cargo bed with the comfort of an SUV.
view 2023 Santa Cruz detailsEVs
EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans
Starting at $42,785

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV is a cool looker with an appealing combination of price, power, driving range, and quick-charging capability.
view 2023 Ioniq 5 detailsStarting at $63,000 est

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the upcoming high-performance variant of Car and Driver's 2022 EV of the Year, and it's expected to have about 600 horsepower.
view 2024 Ioniq 5 N detailsStarting at $42,715

Hyundai’s Ioniq EV subbrand expands with the introduction of the stylish Ioniq 6 sedan that is estimated to deliver up to 361 miles of driving range per charge.
view 2023 Ioniq 6 detailsStarting at $50,000 est

The Hyundai Ioniq 7 concept previews an all-electric SUV that's similar to the three-row Palisade, but with a lounge-like interior and other innovations.
view 2024 Ioniq 7 detailsStarting at $36,000 est

Hyundai stuffs the next-generation subcompact 2024 Kona Electric SUV with more pixels and styling that's so wild it's distracting.
view 2024 Kona Electric details- View 2024 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $36,000 est
- View 2023 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $34,885 · 8/10
- View 2022 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $35,295 · 8/10
- View 2021 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,575 · 8.5/10
- View 2020 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,330 · 9/10
- View 2019 Kona Electric Details
Starting at $38,045 · 9/10
Starting at $61,470

The Nexo’s hydrogen fuel cell powertrain provides emissions-free driving but the nascent technology comes at a high price and California-only availability.
view 2023 Nexo detailsDiscontinued Bentley Models
These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.
Starting at $17,740

With a starting price of around $17,000, the 2022 Hyundai Accent is one of the least expensive new cars, but that doesn't mean it's a penalty box.
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Starting at $17,740 · 9/10
- View 2021 Accent Details
Starting at $16,400 · 9/10
- View 2020 Accent Details
Starting at $16,270 · 9/10
- View 2019 Accent Details
Starting at $15,925 · 9/10
- View 2018 Accent Details
Starting at $15,880 · 9/10
- View 2017 Accent Details
Starting at $15,630 · 6/10
Starting at $34,995

From its quiet cabin and refined powertrain to its handsome yet mild styling, the Azera offers plenty to appreciate.
view 2017 Azera detailsStarting at $21,625

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT is a tidy and efficient package with clean, elegant design, but the GT suffix promises a bit more sportiness than it can deliver.
view 2020 Elantra GT detailsStarting at $22,685

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport boasts a high-revving engine, slick manual gearbox, athletic suspension, and good value in a sport compact.
view 2018 Elantra Sport detailsStarting at $16,770

While the Elantra sedan has been overhauled, the Touring wagon trucks on basically the same since its 2009 introduction.
view 2012 Elantra Touring details
Fans of traditional sliding-door minivans come to the Kia/Hyundai twins (Sedona/Entourage) for long lists of standard features and options, all at economical prices.
view 2009 Entourage detailsStarting at $62,450

If you don’t want the neighbors to know how deep your pockets are—and don’t want to sacrifice luxury—the Equus might be the car for you.
view 2016 Equus detailsStarting at $39,700

Hyundai continues to make cars worthy of serious consideration, and the Genesis is no exception—it’s a compelling value in the mid-size luxury game.
view 2016 Genesis detailsStarting at $27,845

This particular branch of the Genesis family tree aspires to drift-king greatness and a muscle-car reputation, but achieves neither.
view 2016 Genesis coupe detailsStarting at $24,695

While the Hyundai Ioniq hatchback isn't the most interesting car, its hybrid and plug-in-hybrid variants are exceedingly efficient and refreshingly unassuming.
view 2022 Ioniq detailsStarting at $34,250

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a small hatchback with lots of worthwhile features, but its 170-mile driving range doesn't measure up to its rivals'.
view 2021 Ioniq Electric detailsStarting at $25,930

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers good value, with a spacious and nicely outfitted interior, a host of available features, and excellent road manners.
view 2018 Santa Fe Sport detailsStarting at $17,945

The Tiburon is often a forgotten car, overshadowed by more youthful players such as the Scion tC and Honda Civic Si.
view 2008 Tiburon detailsStarting at $50,875

Never visit a gas station again—except for a bag of Fritos, maybe—with the hydrogen-fueled Tucson Fuel Cell.
view 2016 Tucson Fuel Cell detailsStarting at $19,905

Along with a solid roster of standard equipment, the Hyundai Veloster is affordable and fun to drive, but its base engine and interior quality are mediocre.
view 2021 Veloster detailsStarting at $33,595

The Hyundai Veloster N lacks the cachet of the sportiest Honda Civic and VW Golf, but its personality and incredible performance-for-the-dollar deserve acclaim.
view 2022 Veloster N detailsStarting at $29,170

Hyundai’s size-L crossover is a seven-passenger mommy bus that concentrates on cabin comfort, safety, and ride quality
view 2012 Veracruz details
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