7 Hyundai Vehicles Named Top Choices for 2021

Hyundai has received much recognition from the automotive industry in recent years for the overall quality of its vehicles. The company has come on leaps and bounds in terms of safety and luxury while still maintaining low prices on all of its models. This year, seven Hyundai vehicles were named on Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice List for 2021. These 7 Hyundai vehicles were selected out of a pool of more than 400 vehicles and demonstrate Hyundai’s commitment to quality and performance across a wide range of products. See the list below to discover which Hyundai vehicles made the list and to see if one of them might be the right vehicle for you.

 

1. 2021 Hyundai Accent | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice

The 2021 Hyundai Accent is the most affordable of Hyundai’s sedans, but that doesn’t mean it skimped out on quality. The 2021 Accent is available for a starting MSRP of just over $15,000. It is a compact vehicle, so it is a little bit smaller than either of the other Hyundai sedan options, but it still provides plenty of space for five passengers. The car boasts a clean exterior and an advanced exterior, with Apple CarPlay standard on the car. The 2021 Accent’s 120-horsepower engine gets up to 39 miles-per-gallon on the highway, allowing you to save money at the gas pump.

2. 2021 Hyundai Elantra | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra is the 2021 North American Car of the Year, boasting a beautiful exterior, intuitive technology, and efficient driving. The 2021 Elantra makes full use of its accent lines, giving the sedan a sporty exterior appearance. Under the hood, the 2021 Elantra is an efficient ride, offering a standard 147 horsepower, but producing a fuel efficiency rating of 43 miles-per-gallon on the highway. The sedan boasts a standard 8-inch touchscreen display and an available 10.25-inch display, the same one which is on the Sonata, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2021 Elantra also makes full use of Hyundai Smartsense technology, keeping you safe on the road.

3. 2021 Hyundai Kona | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice
The 2021 Kona is one of Hyundai’s compact SUV options, offering the benefits of an SUV in a smaller size.  The Kona is a versatile SUV, offering AWD to give you traction on all road conditions. So fold down the rear seats, load the Kona up with camping gear and explore Arkansas outdoors. The 2021 Kona gets the great gas mileage — 33 miles per gallon on the highway. Its interior features a full slate of driver assistance technology, from smart cruise control to blind spot warnings to lane keep assisting. The 2021 Kona is a versatile compact SUV that is great for adventurers and commuters alike.

4. 2021 Hyundai Kona EV | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice

The 2021 Hyundai Kona EV is Hyundai’s fully-electric SUV. It offers the same body style and interior as the Kona, with plenty of space for cargo and lots of interior technology. The SUV’s electric motor offers quick acceleration and a standard 201 horsepower while being able to travel 258 miles without recharging. While the Kona EV may cost a little bit more than the gas version, a few years without filling up at the gas tank will more than make up for that difference. The Kona EV is a great choice for drivers who want to be trailblazers in the future of electric vehicles.

5. 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is the top-of-the-line Hyundai sedan. The 2021 Sonata is safe, winning an IIHS Top Safety Pick, and efficient, being named the 2020 CarBuzz’s “Save the Planet” car of the year. Its exterior is sleek and attractive, while it offers plenty of power under the hood with a standard 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine. The 2021 Sonata offers drivers the latest in technology with a high-resolution 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The sedan also works to keep you safe with Hyundai Safesense driver assistance technology, with available remote parking assist, smart cruise control, and a collision-avoidance system. The 2021 Sonata is a great choice for anyone, including teens, singles, parents, and empty-nesters.

6. 2021 Hyundai Palisade | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice

The 2021 Palisade is Hyundai’s full-size SUV offering, perfect for families and those who need bigger vehicles. The Palisade comfortably seats eight passengers and features a good deal of under-the-hood power and interior comfort. The Palisade’s technological slate begins with a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch fully-digital instrument cluster to keep you connected and informed on the road. Additionally, an in-car intercom amplifies the front-seat passengers’ voice to the rear seat to help parents on long road trips. The 2021 Palisade keeps your family secure with advanced safety features such as a blind spot view monitor, which shows you a live feed of what’s in your blind spot when your blinker is activated. It also features the rest of the slate of Hyundai driver assistance features, such as smart cruise control and lane keep assist. Under the hood, the Palisade offers plenty of power with a 291-horsepower V6 engine which can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The 2021 Palisade is Hyundai’s biggest offering, and it’s a great choice for Central Arkansas families.

7. 2021 Hyundai Veloster N | 2021 Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice

The 2021 Veloster N is Hyundai’s high-performance hatchback. The Veloster N has a sporty exterior with custom rims, sleek accent lines and a bold grille. The hatchback’s 2.0L Turbo GDI engine produces 275 horsepower and quick acceleration while its mechanics provide smooth handling and the ability to make quick turns. The Veloster N’s six-speed manual transmission puts you in full control of the car’s acceleration and handling. Sport bucket seats are a nice touch on the interior, while an 8-inch touchscreen provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N provides sporty performance and an attractive exterior, so it’s no surprise that it earned a spot on this year’s editors’ choice list.

 

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Do any of these great 2021 Hyundai offerings peak your interest? Are you interested in getting behind the wheel and checking them out for yourself? Take a trip to Chris Crain Hyundai. With all of these cars in our inventory, low prices and top-of-the-line customer service, we are the best choice in Central Arkansas to purchase a new Hyundai vehicle. Come see us soon for a test drive!

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