Releases

Holyoke, Mass., Dec. 17, 2021 – Hyundai celebrates one of its early IONIQ 5 electric cross-over utility vehicle buyers, Ms. Sandra Bergland of Boston, Mass.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America has announced the first ever N Performance Academy. Taking place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, on Dec. 18–19, 2021, the Academy offers enthusiasts the opportunity to test the performance pedigree of the popular Hyundai Veloster N on the legendary circuit.

Cerritos, Calif., Dec. 15, 2021 – Today, Hyundai celebrates the first IONIQ 5 buyer on the west coast, Mr. Yaron Alfi of Los Angeles, Calif.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 – Hyundai today revealed pricing, packaging and the 58kWh battery pack option for its highly anticipated IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America has enhanced its MyHyundai.com owner website to provide its owners with a one-stop resource for greater control and transparency of their connected vehicle data and personal information.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 7, 2021 – Hyundai today gave top U.S. media the first opportunity to drive its highly anticipated IONIQ 5 EV and provided updated specifications and features.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2021 – Hyundai has announced the addition of a rugged 2022 Tucson XRT trim with a bold, new look for enthusiasts.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2021 – Panelists, Melika Jahangiri from Hyundai Motor North America, Adrienne Lindgren from Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal and David Gallon from Hyundai Motor Group’s MoceanLab participated in a first of its kind discussion at CoMotion LA on Nov. 18.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 – For the fourth consecutive season, Hyundai is the presenting sponsor of NBC’s Sunday Night Football Kickoff Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – Hyundai today announced their participation in the World Racing League (WRL) season finale at Circuit of the Americas, next month in Austin, Texas.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – The IONIQ 5 Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability has been awarded a 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the Automotive Category.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – Hyundai has announced pricing for the all-new 2022 Elantra N, offered fully-equipped at $32,925 with manual transmission and $34,425 with 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, each including a $1,025 destination charge.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America reported total November sales of 44,345 units, a 20% decrease compared with November 2020. Hyundai eco-friendly vehicle total sales grew 165%, including November records for Nexo and Ioniq plug-in hybrid. SUV sales represented 76% of the total sales mix. Hyundai fleet sales were...

Offenbach, 30 November 2021 – Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand’s class leading model line-up.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 – Hyundai has announced pricing for the all-new 2022 Kona N, offered fully-equipped at $35,425, including a $1,225 destination charge.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz has won the 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New award in the Automotive category.

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 22, 2021 – The all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 and all-new Hyundai TUCSON will make their Hollywood debut in Sony Pictures’ upcoming film “Spider-Man: No Way Home”.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has been named THE ZEVAS™ Top Compact ZEV at AutoMobility LA.

DETROIT, Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America was named ‘OEM of the Year’ and earned two of the ten coveted spots in the 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems competition during this year’s Informa Tech Automotive Group’s Automotive Tech Week.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 19, 2021 – Hyundai has won the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best SUV Brand Honor.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 – The Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric, and Accent have won prestigious J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards in their respective Micro Utility, Electric, and Subcompact segments.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and IONIQ 5 electric vehicle were named finalists for the 2022 North American Truck and Utility of the Year™ by the North American automotive media jury. The Santa Cruz is the first Hyundai model named a finalist for the Truck category. The winners for these two categories will be...

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2021 – Hyundai will present the world debut of SEVEN, an all-electric SUV concept today at 9:55 a.m. PST during a press conference at AutoMobility LA.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2021 – Hyundai is facilitating the easy installation of an integrated clean energy ecosystem called ‘Hyundai Home’. Hyundai Home offers customers an opportunity to access solar energy and electric vehicle charging from their home with top-rated home chargers, solar panels, and energy storage systems through a...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 15, 2021 – Save the date as Hyundai will present the world debut of SEVEN, an all-electric SUV concept on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 9:55 a.m. PST during a press conference at AutoMobility LA.

Braselton, Ga., Nov. 15, 2021 – The Bryan Herta Autosport pairing of Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis clinched the TCR class drivers’ title in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge by finishing fifth at the series finale at Road Atlanta.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 IONIQ 5 electric crossover vehicle earned the prestigious honor of Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. Selecting the Green SUV of the Year™ is a distinguished jury of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 – The Hyundai brand has won the 2021 Newsweek Autos Awards Best Brand for your Buck honor, while Hyundai’s Santa Cruz and Elantra models have won the categories for Best Small Pickup Truck and Best Small Car, respectively. Vehicles considered for this award were ranked in their categories according to...

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2021 – The 2021 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) Championship will be decided at the season finale in the Fox Factory 120 race at Road Atlanta on Fri., Nov. 12. Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) drivers Taylor Hagler and Michael Lewis are leading the drivers’ championship with a 230-point advantage heading into the final...

SEOUL/FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. Nov. 3, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company today revealed teaser images of the sleek and spacious SEVEN, an all-electric SUV concept to be fully unveiled at AutoMobility LA later this month.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle earned a top honor, Compact SUV of Texas, during the 29th annual 2021 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) Truck Rodeo. The two-day event brought together more than 40 auto writers with dozens of new trucks and SUVs to determine best-in-class models in...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 – Hyundai’s all-new 2022 Santa Cruz has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) designation when equipped with specific headlights, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Cruz was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and headlight performance.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2021 – During the past year, 98% of the Hyundai vehicles produced for sale in the U.S. now include four safety features as standard technology - Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist/Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist/Lane Following, and Driver Attention Warning.

SEOUL/OFFENBACH, October 28, 2021 – Fresh on the market and already a true winner: Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 has won a 2022 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “New Energy” category. As a class winner, the automaker’s full-electric midsize CUV will automatically take part in the final round of the GCOTY. IONIQ 5 will compete...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2021 – The Hyundai Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has been recognized as Best Pickup Truck for its design and utility by members of the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). WAPA members evaluated more than 20 new vehicles at their recent October Fall Rally in North Beach, Md., on the Western...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, have launched their inaugural marketing campaign. The campaign, entitled OKAY Hyundai, is scheduled to launch this week and includes television and radio spots; digital, social media and influencer programming;...

SEOUL, October 19, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company has launched two social media challenges with its global brand ambassador BTS to raise awareness of the importance of carbon neutrality.

BELMONT PARK, N.Y. and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2021 – Hyundai Motor America has become a Founding Partner of UBS Arena and will be the official non-luxury import vehicle of both the venue and the New York Islanders.

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 18, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz and Hyundai IONIQ 5 both received 2021 Sobre Ruedas Awards at the 2021 Miami International Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2021 – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hyundai is proud to honor the Hispanic and Latinx communities and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The multifaceted campaign includes philanthropic and community-based support as well as sponsorships highlighting Hispanic achievements and...