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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xg350L 2005 - 2005 Hyundai XG350
By maridon - January 15 - 10:20 pmI just bought a xg350L, 2005. Yes I bought it used, when I first went and took it for a test drive it acted like it was missing. Eventually the check engine light came on, the dealer had it taken into their shop, ran the computer on it. filled it with premium gas and the problem stopped. no more surging... so that means this car wont run with ordinary gas, it needs plus or premium... no problem there. we have driven it for 520 miles now, excellent ride, comfort and dependable. I love this car
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I LOVE IT!!! - 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
By Tiburonowner - January 15 - 8:36 pmI just purchased a 2006 tiburon I-4 and i love it. It was probably the best ride i could find. I even find a good amount of room, and im 64" and 200 lbs. If you are thinking about it, think no more, this is the car for you.
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Happy with this car - 2009 Hyundai Sonata
By Diana Reed - January 15 - 10:00 amConsidered and then bought this car on advice from car-nut friend who reads all the magazines, etc. I dive a lot and have been very happy with the car. No problems at all.
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Best car for family - 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
By bettercar - January 14 - 2:13 amI drove my Elantra Touring about 2 month, 2300 miles. So far, I enjoyed driving this car. Handling and breaking works great on rainy days and snowy days. Quiet riding on highway even over 65 mph. Great Rear visibility. One bad point is rough riding quality. I paid $18 grands for it. I think this is a best car for a couple or family.
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Great little car - 2007 Hyundai Tiburon
By ALG - January 13 - 11:43 amOnly had the car a couple months and so far so good. Already put 1200 miles on it. Fun to drive, makes you feel like a kid again, just watch your speed. Its easy to overdo it and not even know it. My wife and I both love it. Great buy for the money.
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I cant believe its a Hyunda - 2004 Hyundai Tiburon
By Carl - January 13 - 12:00 amNot made for big people though car has beautiful entry, still has a unique presence, not too many people know what it is...
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07 Tucson SE 4WD - 2007 Hyundai TUCSON
By irishred - January 12 - 7:20 amI have had my Tucson for about 2 months now and I love it! Have 3000 miles on it and getting 20.6 so far and climbing. Cant beat that for an SUV!
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Great Vehicle!!! - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Shaun - January 12 - 6:56 amGreat car. Never thought Id ever own a Hyundai but they have come a long way.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS! - 2011 Hyundai Sonata
By Eric S - January 11 - 2:23 amI was looking for a car that had better gas mileage. I traded in a 2008 Jeep Liberty and i have no regrets. I test drove a Sonata and feel in love right away. I have been getting about 47 miles on the highway when you the cruise is set. The standard sound system is very good and the cloth seating is comfortable. I have been asked three times what car that is at stop lights. I really love the bluetooth and the ipod connection. get this car and stop wasting your time with others.
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More than I expected! - 2004 Hyundai XG350
By TERPSWarrior - January 11 - 2:00 amWhenever I can get the car from my wife to use in our carpool, I take it! Very comfortable and enjoyable ride. The transmission is easily confused as mentioned in other reviews but I have experienced Hyundai since the 1970s and they have really come a long way. Taking my XG in for its 6000 mile check this week; so far, no problems what-so-ever.
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