Overview & Reviews
A relative newcomer to the American marketplace, Hyundai is a Korean automaker with a product line that has improved greatly over the past decade. Hyundai cars and SUVs provide a high level of content for an affordable price, and are currently backed by one of the industry's longest warranties.
In 1947, Chung Ju Yung founded the Hyundai Civil Engineering Company. Mere months later, the outfit was bombed in the Korean War. However, the company regained its footing to distinguish itself as one of Korea's leading construction enterprises during the 1950s.
By the late 1960s, Chung had turned his attention to the automobile industry. The Korean government at that time believed that it made more sense to import vehicles than produce them domestically, and had made its opinion known. Still, Chung opted to follow his own convictions, and in 1967, he founded the Hyundai Motor Company.
The company quickly established an alliance with one of the industry's oldest automakers, signing a two-year contract with Ford in 1968 to share assembly technology. Hyundai's first car, the Cortina, was created from that partnership. The manufacturer's first car to be designed and built in Korea was the compact Pony (although the car was based on Japanese technology courtesy of Mitsubishi). The vehicle made its debut in 1974, and the following year Hyundai began exporting it to overseas markets.
Hyundai entered the U.S. market in 1986 with the introduction of its subcompact Excel. The car was an immediate hit, with its supreme affordability being a primary selling point. More than 100,000 Excels were sold stateside in the first seven months. By 1988, Hyundai had begun to produce cars using its own technology. The midsize Sonata was the first fruit borne of this endeavor.
Unfortunately, Hyundai's nascent image was soon tarnished by the poor durability and reliability of its vehicles. Sales tanked. However, rather than abandon the American market in the '90s, Hyundai chose to invest heavily in new product designs and improvements in overall quality and reliability. In 1998, Hyundai also purchased Kia, another Korean automaker, to expand its business and economies of scale.
It all started to pay off by the start of the new millennium, with the 2001 Elantra in particular showing massive improvements in overall quality, reliability and performance. Other models followed suit and the desirability of Hyundai cars increased sharply. Providing an extraordinarily long warranty period didn't hurt either.
Today's lineup is indicative of Hyundai's complete turnaround. Hyundai has a vehicle for nearly every segment, including the economical Accent subcompact, the popular Elantra compact, the midsize Sonata sedan (also available as a hybrid), sporty Genesis and Veloster coupes and a couple of stylish SUVs. Hyundai has also expanded into the entry-level and premium-level luxury sedan markets with its Genesis and Equus sedans. Having gone from being the butt of late-night TV jokes in the 1980s to a well-respected manufacturer of quality vehicles, Hyundai has created a very inspiring rags-to-riches story.
User Reviews:
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Amazing Car - 2011 Hyundai Sonata
By Shaibaz Gadhwala - October 11 - 6:50 amWe had been looking around for a mid- size sedan for quite sometime till we came across this beauty. It has everything that one could possibly imagine at a price that will not break the bank. Score a pretty good deal on a GLS model with a popular package. I have been driving around for just a couple of days but I think build quality wise this car should not give any trouble for a long time to come. Please take a test drive on this one before you buy any comparable car from other companies such as Accord, Camry, Mazda6, Malibu etc.
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Hyundai, the new peoples car - 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Mike - October 11 - 2:03 amI drove my 2012 Hyundai 6cyl SE for 3.5 years and 90,000 miles. No glitches. I changed from Subaru when my 13th displayed multiple flaws in quality, reliability and design. Hyundai is what Subaru used to be but with better styling. Its affordable, reliable and fun to drive. I recently traded it in on a 2016 Santa Fe 6 seat with 6cyl. and am pleased with the evolution to the new design.
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Smiling - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
By hppd432 - October 10 - 11:10 pmTest drove many vehicles and educated myself on line. Have owned Hyundai in the past and was very satisfied. Purchased it for 4,200.00 off sticker and love it!!!!!
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2017Hyundai Elantra - 2017 Hyundai Elantra
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Michael owner - 2002 Hyundai Sonata
By michael affatati - October 8 - 2:00 amThis auto is out standing and the dealer we dealt with was the best we have ever used. Our exp. was so good that we whent back and bought a second auto and we buy 2-3 autos every 2yr. we are one happy camper!!!
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Very Happy - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
By paulakeeling - October 7 - 10:23 pmI will buy with hyundai again. I have been very happy with my purchase.
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GREAT CAR - 2002 Hyundai Sonata
By PAUL F - October 7 - 2:00 amTHERE MANY THINGS I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS CAR BUT IM EXTREMLY LIMITED. HYUNDAI HAS COME ALONG WAY SINCE THE 80S AND I THINK THEYVE PUSHED WAY AHEAD OF ALL THE COMPETITION AND HAVE ONE HECK OF A NICE QUALITY VEHICLE TO SELL. EVERYTHING FROM THE COMFORT, STYLE AND CONVIENIENCE ARE ONLY SOME OF THE BEST FEATURES. I THINK IF YOUR IN THE MARKET FOR AN ALTIMA OR ACCORD YOU SHOULD DEFFINETLY CHACK THIS OUT FIRST!
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Luxury For Less - 2005 Hyundai XG350
By Marvin - October 6 - 10:50 pmAfter 12 months and 20K + miles, the 350 XGL performs well and is enjoyable to drive. I have maintained maintenance schedule which is reasonable at 3500 - 3750 mile intervals. Truly hope car is built to last for duration of 5/10 year 60000/100000 mile warranty.
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Better than I ever anticipated. - 2003 Hyundai XG350
By Tania - October 6 - 10:00 amI was not sure about purchasing a Hyundai I thought it was a low end vehicle. I was pleasantly surprised and am very happy with the ride and style of the car. I have recommended to many other people about the value and the handling of my new car and tell other people to buy one instead of a high end over priced car.
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Sharkbit - 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
By stiffnekk - October 6 - 10:00 amIntended to purchase a Dodge SRT-4, but since local Dodge dealer refused to budge on ADM(discrediting the title of "Hottest Car nder $20K), my father suggested that I look at the Tiburon. Great looks and surprising performance. Great torque-Smooth powerband-can pass in sixth without changing gears. Michelin Pilots hold like bubble-gum on hot asphalt. 2+2 allows me to haul the kids. Comfy interior-seats need more lateral support,otherwise firm and adjustable. Great handling. This car SWALLOWS you- seating position is low and central, offers security. High-end touches/reasonable price and warranty is remarkable. Porsche feel for Honda price.
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