When naming the greatest automaking nations, most gearheads will think of Germany, Italy, the US, Britain, and Japan. Very few will mention Korea, but if the last decade is anything to go by, it will soon join this list. Over the last two decades or so, Korean automakers have stepped up their game massively and are now making some of the best-selling cars in the US.

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We love Korean cars for their style, attention to detail, advanced technologies, unbeatable warranties, and pocket-friendly prices. This list explores ten superb Korean cars that deserve more recognition.

10 Hyundai i20N

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Let's start with one of the best hot hatches you can buy today — the Hyundai i20N. The hot hatch market has been dominated by cars like the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus, but the i20N is the new sheriff in town. This car is so good that it won last year's Top Gear Car of the Year award.

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The i20N comes with a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI engine belting out 201 horses and 203 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual. This doesn't sound like much, but the i20N only weighs 2,620 lbs.

9 Oullim Motors Spirra EX

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Unless you're Korean, there's a good chance you've never heard of Oullim Motors or its best car — the Spirra. The Spirra was envisioned way back in the '90s by Korean designer Han-Chul Kim, but was produced from 2008 to 2017.

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The Spirra was available in four versions, with the best being the EX. At the heart of the Spirra EX was a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 engine belting out 500 hp, giving it a 0-60 of just over 3 seconds and a top speed of 193 mph.

8 Kia K900

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What do you do when you want a world-class full-size luxury sedan, but you don't have the money to splurge on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7-Series? Well, you get a Kia K900.

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The K900 is a superb luxury sedan that offers a commanding presence with its elegant body, striking radiator grille, duplex LED headlights, and 19-inch wheels. The K900 is also fast, thanks to a 5.0-liter V8 generating 419 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.

7 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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Although Hyundai was established in the '60s, it wasn't until the 21st century that the marque started making a name for itself. One car that showed Hyundai could compete with the big boys is the Genesis Coupe, which was in production from 2008 to 2016.

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2010 Hyundai Genesis 2-Door Coupe
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The Genesis Coupe was Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive sports car and was based on the same platform as the Genesis luxury sedan. The most powerful version of the Genesis Coupe was equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 producing up to 348 hp.

6 Genesis G90

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When Hyundai decided to make Genesis its luxury division in 2015, its main goal was to compete against European giants like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. One car that shows Genesis means business is the G90 - a full-size luxury sedan that gives the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a run for its money.

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The G90 has an imposing design and some of the best luxury features in any car, including power soft-close doors, 22-way adjustable seats, an auto-adjusting steering wheel, and tri-zone climate control.

5 Kia Stinger GT

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The Stinger GT has impressed many since its debut in 2017. This isn't surprising, as it was designed by former Audi designer Peter Schreyer and engineered by former BMW M Vice President of Engineering Albert Buermann.

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The Stinger GT has a great design and the power to match, thanks to a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 pumping out 368 ponies and 376 lb-ft of torque.

4 Genesis GV80

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The GV80 is yet another luxury offering from Genesis, but unlike the G90 above, the GV80 is meant to compete against the best luxury SUVs. Hyundai knows that Americans love their SUVs, so it introduced the GV80 in 2020 to meet that demand.

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The GV80 is all about luxury and refinement. Sitting in the GV80, one can easily mistake it for a Range Rover, even though it costs less than half the Range Rover's price. Buyers have three engine options for the GV80, including a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 unit with 375 hp on tap.

3 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec

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If there's one thing that Hyundai is proving to be good at, it's making a proper hot hatch. We've already told you about the fantastic i20N, but that wasn't the first proper hot hatch from Hyundai. The Veloster Turbo R-Spec that came before it was also a fast, exciting hot hatch that made Golf GTI owners jealous.

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster Turbo R-Spec
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The Turbo R-Spec is the top-ranging trim in the Veloster nameplate. It is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 201 hp, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission.

2 Kia EV6

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The global EV industry is growing more rapidly than ever before, and if reports are to be believed, the internal combustion engine may go extinct in the coming decades. Kia knows this and has decided to develop a comprehensive lineup of EVs to take advantage of the demand.

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The EV6 is Kia's first-ever production EV and looking at it, it's clear the automaker means business. The EV6 is a compact crossover SUV with an eye-catching design and a 77.4 kWh battery pack propelling it.

1 Hyundai Santa Fe

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As we mentioned earlier, Hyundai is doing all it can to take advantage of the high demand for SUVs in the US. Another fantastic SUV sold by the company is the Santa Fe, but unlike the GV80 mentioned above, this SUV is built for budget-minded gearheads.

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The Santa Fe is one of the most affordable SUVs on the market today, but it still offers style, practicality, and dependability. The top-of-the-range Santa Fe comes with a mild-hybrid drivetrain making 277 hp, giving it decent performance.