FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19, 2010 – Thule, a world leader in transportation accessories, named the 2010 Tucson Limited as the Thule Road Trip Vehicle of the Year under $30,000. The all-new Tucson with its athletic European design features a roomy cabin with extra cargo space, class-leading fuel economy and cutting-edge technology. Tucson also keeps its passengers informed and comfortable with available options such as Hyundai’s first panoramic sunroof, touch-screen navigation and a Bluetooth® hands-free phone system.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 15, 2010 – Hyundai’s sleek, new 2010 Tucson crossover was named a “Best New Crossover” in the “Small Crossovers” category by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. The magazine named the top new models in eleven categories, and the Tucson topped competitors such as the Volvo XC60 and Mitsubishi Outlander.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 9, 2010 - The completely-redesigned 2010 Hyundai Tucson crossover has been a huge hit with consumers since its launch in December, and today received another accolade to add to its resume. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2010 Tucson a “TOP SAFETY PICK”—achieving the highest rating of “Good” in all crash test categories including the frontal offset crash test, side impact test, rear crash protection/head restraint rating and rollover roof strength test. Vehicles with a “Good” rating in this final test have roofs that can withstand a force equal to at least 4 times the vehicle’s weight. For comparison, the current federal standard is 1.5 times weight.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 9, 2010 - The completely-redesigned 2010 Hyundai Tucson crossover has been a huge hit with consumers since its launch in December, and today received another accolade to add to its resume. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2010 Tucson a “TOP SAFETY PICK”—achieving the highest rating of “Good” in all crash test categories including the frontal offset crash test, side impact test, rear crash protection/head restraint rating and rollover roof strength test. Vehicles with a “Good” rating in this final test have roofs that can withstand a force equal to at least 4 times the vehicle’s weight. For comparison, the current federal standard is 1.5 times weight.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 3, 2010 – Hyundai’s 2010 Tucson and 2010 Santa Fe both received Insure.com’s “Low Cost Car Insurance Award,” extending Hyundai’s value story beyond purchase price, and into the overall cost of ownership. Insure.com surveyed average rates for more than 2,400 vehicles for the 2010 model year, awarding the 10 least expensive vehicles to insure in each of four categories: Cars, SUVs, Trucks, and Vans.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2009– Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its all-new Tucson CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle), starting at $18,995 for a well-equipped GLS M/T model and $24,345 for the top-of-the-line Limited model. The all-new Tucson arrives at dealerships this month with this low starting price that is just $795 more than its predecessor’s entry price. The sleek crossover from Hyundai, with its athletic European design, strikes a stark contrast from its predecessor and improves in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its leap in fuel economy and technology. The Tucson also features the company’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language and is the first vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in the next 24 months).

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2009– In 2010, a revolutionary new Tucson joins the rapidly evolving Hyundai product line. The sleek crossover from Hyundai, with its athletic European design, strikes a stark contrast from its predecessor and improves in every functional area, from its roomier cabin with extra cargo space to its leap in fuel economy and technology. Tucson features the company’s “Fluidic Sculpture” design language and is the first vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven all-new models by the end of 2011).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 10, 2009– The sensational Hyundai ix-onic (pronounced “ik-sonnik”) concept car, which made its world premier at the 79thSalon International de L’Automobile in Geneva, introduced the look for the all-new 2010 Tucson. Hyundai Motor America will be revealing the all-new 2010 Tucson at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December.