By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Hyundai's popular Santa Fe Sport SUV got a complete makeover in 2013 lifting it into the top tier of the crossover ranks in styling, performance, interior comfort and usability. Now, four years later, the Santa Fe has been refreshed in several areas keeping it relevant in the exploding segment.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

This is the best of times for compact car shoppers. Never have there been so many good products with technology and features that were only available for cars far above this class just a few short years ago. And this may be the worst of times for compact car shoppers because manufacturers are charging — big time — for these desirable options sending the price of a small family sedan soaring toward 30 grand territory.

By David Finkelstein

With celebrated improvements in a number of areas, the award-winning and Montgomery, Ala., manufactured two row Hyundai Santa Fe Sport continues to dramatically be updated and enhanced for the 2017 model year. The advancements span everything from fuel mileage breakthroughs to a fresh exterior design and attractive LED signature lighting.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson is the smallest crossover in the Hyundai garage, but one that puts a convincing up-market spin on Hyundai’s value for the money formula. It wears sleek new styling that will turn heads, but it's what's under the glamorous skin that makes Tucson a segment game changer including a performance-oriented new direct-injected 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic, cutting edge safety, the latest in technology features, and a roomier interior than the outgoing edition.

By David Finkelstein

Competing with the likes of the Ford Focus, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic, Hyundai Motors America has introduced the all new 2017 Elantra four door compact sedan. This newest addition is spotlighted with a striking and bold aerodynamic outer design. The car itself further includes an extensive array of safety features plus a modern yet comfortable interior coupled with class-above amenities.

By David Finkelstein

Competing with the likes of Cadillac, Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi is the 2016 Hyundai Genesis sedan. Quite honestly and worth noting, there is a value story here as well! The base model has a starting price of $38,750. When we look at the bigger picture including creature comforts, performance, interior space and the level of luxury, Genesis is a “must consider” on you new car shopping list.

By David Finkelstein

MINNEAPOLIS — Hyundai Motors has generated its sales momentum on the building blocks of reliability, attractive pricing and value for the money, its product mix, and an outstanding warranty that blankets their entire line-up. This tradition carry's forward for 2016 with its latest entry, the 2016 Tucson compact crossover SUV.