COSTA MESA, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Hyundai ranked as the number two brand in terms of Total Value, according to Strategic Vision’s 2012 Total Value Index™ (TVI). Additionally, Hyundai’s sleek crossover Tucson was named the “Small SUV” segment leader in Strategic Vision’s study. The TVI looks at all aspects of perceived value; from quality, to economics to customer appeal.
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 15, 2012 – Four Hyundai models, Accent, Elantra, Genesis Coupe and Tucson earned the distinction of “Best Value in America” for 2012 from Vincentric, an automotive data compilation and analysis firm. Tucson earned top honors in the Crossover Compact Entry-Level category for the second year in a row. Accent won the award in the Subcompact category, Elantra in the Compact Sedan category and Genesis Coupe in the Mid-Size Coupe 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. 21, 2012 – Hyundai continues to collect awards for its model lineup adding The Car Book’s 2012 “BEST BETS” to the list. Three Hyundai models, Accent, Sonata and Tucson, earned the distinction of “BEST BETS” from author Jack Gillis and the Center for Auto Safety, the nation’s leading auto safety advocacy group.
Jan. 18, 2012 - Hyundai Motor America is pleased to announce pricing and packaging for the 2012 Tucson. In a marketplace where gas prices are near $4.00 per gallon, the 2012 Tucson delivers better fuel economy and range for consumers needing the utility of a CUV without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Tucson now delivers up to an estimated 32 miles per gallon on the highway and offers improved driving range. The improvements can be attributed to a new Active ECO System, low rolling resistance silica tires, high efficiency air conditioning and a larger capacity fuel tank. To continue building on its success, the 2012MY Tucson adds new features to further boost its popularity and value to the consumer.
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.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 – Hyundai’s stylish and fuel efficient 2012 Tucson CUV secured a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s www.kbb.com Best Resale Value Award Top 10 list. Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announced the vehicles expected to best retain their value over the next five years.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 19, 2011 – In a marketplace where gas prices are near $4.00 per gallon, the 2012 Tucson delivers better fuel economy and range for consumers needing the utility of a CUV without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The Tucson now delivers up to an estimated 32 miles per gallon on the highway. These improvements are attributed to a new Active ECO System, low rolling resistance silica tires, high efficiency air conditioning and a larger capacity fuel tank.
