COSTA MESA, Calif., May 7, 2012 – Financial services provider USAA named both the 2012 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan as 2012 “Best Value” vehicle picks. USAA rated cars in 16 different categories with a proprietary vehicle rating system using quantitative data that takes factors such as cost, safety, reliability and fuel economy into consideration. Both Hyundai vehicles were recognized for offering the best financial value in their respective segments; the Elantra topped the small sedan category and the Genesis sedan won in the large luxury sedan category.
Consumer Guide editors gave the Hyundai Sonata, Tucson and all-new Accent “Best Buy” awards in the midsize car, compact crossover/SUV and subcompact car categories, respectively. Additionally, the Hyundai Genesis and Elantra received A “Recommended” stamp of approval in the large car and compact car categories.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012 – The Hyundai Genesis sedan is the highest-ranked model in the midsize premium car category in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the study also shows that Hyundai finished ninth overall, demonstrating that the company’s commitment to quality translates into long-term dependability for owners.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 – Three 2012 Hyundai models, Elantra, Sonata, and Genesis earned top recommendations from Vehix’s 2012 New Car Buying Guides. Elantra was selected as the number one pick for Sedans Under $20,000, Sonata was chosen as the number two choice for Sedans Under $30,000, and Genesis was acknowledged as the number two recommendation for Sedans Over $30,000.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 – Six Hyundai models, the all-new Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Genesis, Equus, Tucson and Santa Fe, achieved the 2012 Top Safety Pick honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Top Safety Pick recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on “good” ratings in Institute tests. Winners must also have available Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a crash avoidance feature that significantly reduces crash risk.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., May 25, 2011 – Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its refreshed 2012 Genesis sports sedan, starting at $34,200 for a well-equipped 333-horsepower V6 and $46,500 for the new 429-horsepower 5.0 R-Spec model. The 2012 Genesis is on sale now.
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2011 – Hyundai’s award-winning Genesis sedan continues its segment leadership with exterior design improvements, new direct injection technology for its Lambda V6 engine, new eight-speed automatic transmissions, and enhanced chassis tuning. In addition, a new 5.0-liter direct injection V8 engine is now available exclusively with the 5.0 R-Spec model, which includes unique 19-inch machined-finish alloy wheels, optional Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position summer performance tires and sport-tuned transmission, suspension and steering calibrations for exhilarating vehicle dynamics.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 25, 2011 - Hyundai’s 2011 Sonata “stunned” veteran analysts from Strategic Vision, tallying the highest Total Value score in the 14-year history of the study, topping all competitors -- past and present -- including those in luxury segments. The powerful results begged for an all-new award to be created, thus Sonata took home the first-ever “Special Total Value Award” recognizing its truly superior value.
