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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...

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...

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...

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. 12, 2021 – The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has won the inaugural Motor1.com Star Award for Best Value. The 2022 Elantra Hybrid demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to expanding its eco-focused lineup of products. Its dramatic exterior and high-tech interior both succeed at getting a strong emotional response from...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2021 – Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Hyundai Motor America, was selected to Forbes’ prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Influential CMOs. Zepeda was one of 50 CMOs recognized for shaping business, culture and society.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2021 – Hyundai received a Silver Effie Award, one of the highest advertising industry honors, for the Sonata “Smaht Pahk” commercial which originally debuted during the Super Bowl in 2020. “Smaht Pahk” was recognized for taking a simple vehicle feature, Smart Park, and inserting clever humor with...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8, 2021 – J.D. Power designated Hyundai as its highest ranked mass market brand in the 2021 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study, released this week. Hyundai earned a top score of 519 and was praised for offering an above average level of technologies and excellence in execution. Hyundai Elantra is also the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 29, 2021 – The 2022 Hyundai Tucson received a perfect score from Cars.com in their annual Car Seat Fit Report Card. The Tucson was one of only four vehicles to receive all A’s in the expert safety check evaluations.

SEOUL, September 21, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company and Genesis have received prestigious distinctions at the 2021 IDEA International Design Excellence Awards for their pioneering and customer-friendly design breakthroughs.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 – Today, Hyundai Motor America announced a partnership with Children’s Hospital LA (CHLA) to host car seat safety inspections and child passenger safety educator workshops to help save lives while promoting safe travel in automobiles.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 20, 2021 – Hyundai’s Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle has won the 2021 best pickup truck award from the Northwest Automotive Press Association. The 2022 Santa Cruz breaks new ground within the SUV, truck, and crossover segments by offering a true Sport Adventure Vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2021 – Hyundai’s 2022 Santa Fe has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Santa Fe was recognized for meeting all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations and improved headlight performance for vehicles built after July 2021.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 – The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked the Hyundai Accent as the best small car in initial quality today. Additional vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup performed well, with Tucson finishing second in its segment. Overall, the Hyundai brand improved three ranks to finish in sixth place...

SEOUL, August 24, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Company today announced that it won 17 design awards, including two ‘Best of Best’ and 15 ‘Winner’ honors, at the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2021, hosted by Germany’s Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 17, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kona, Ioniq Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 “Best New Cars for Teens” list. In the crowded sedan & SUV marketplace, Hyundai stands out for its advanced safety, Bluelink connected car system and driver assistance...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2021 – The Hyundai Palisade has been recognized as Best-in-Class Midsize Crossover for its design, utility and user-friendly features by the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The Palisade is the fifth NEMPA Winter Award recipient for the Hyundai brand of SUVs. Since its introduction in 2019, the...

SEOUL, July 7, 2021 — Hyundai Motor UK has dominated the 2021 Auto Express New Car Awards winning six highly coveted trophies, including the Car of the Year Award for the all-electric IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 5 was also named best Mid-Size Company Car and best Premium Electric Car by Auto Express and secured the prestigious Design trophy. In...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 9, 2021 – Four Hyundai vehicles were featured in Good Housekeeping’s Best New Family Cars for 2021.

LEATHERHEAD/SEOUL, June 8, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung has today been honored with the Issigonis Trophy at the 2021 Autocar Awards ceremony.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 17, 2021 – Hyundai Kona has been named one of Autotrader’s 2021 Ten Best Cars for Recent College Graduates. “For 2022, Kona has been freshly redesigned with new safety and convenience features that ensures it remains at the top of SUV buyer lists.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 4, 2021 – Hyundai continues to proactively address the safety issue of pediatric heatstroke as the result of children being left unattended in vehicles in high temperatures during warmer months. The company now features thirteen products with Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) systems as standard or optional (Palisade,...

Leatherhead, 29 April 2021 – The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has won Best Design at the TopGear Electric Awards 2021. The first car in the new IONIQ line-up brand, and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated E-GMP battery electric vehicle platform, the IONIQ 5 doesn’t just herald a new era for EV design, but for EV performance and capability.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 29, 2021 – Hyundai has received two Cost to Own awards by Kelley Blue Book (KBB) for its Venue subcompact SUV and all-new Elantra for a second year in a row. The tenth annual KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards recognize new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 27, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe and Elantra have been awarded 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with specific headlights. The Elantra and Santa Fe are Hyundai’s eighth and ninth vehicles to receive a 2021 TSP or TSP+ rating. Hyundai has seven...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 20, 2021 – Hyundai’s 2021 IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid received Best Hybrid Car and Best Plug-In Hybrid awards from U.S. News & World Report. IONIQ Hybrid also was named Best Hybrid Car in 2020.

SEOUL, April 19, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company triumphed at the world-renowned International Forum (iF) Design Award 2021 this week with 14 awards for design excellence, including iF’s top Gold award for the ‘E-pit ultra-fast charger’ for electric vehicle (EV).

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 16, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric and IONIQ Electric were named two of Autotrader’s 10 Best Electric Cars for 2021. Autotrader editors selected the 10 Best Electric Cars based on a range of criteria that included the following: vehicles must be priced under $75,000; the car must have a plug or a way to...

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 12, 2021 – The Hispanic Motor press Awards (HMPA), announced each year during Automobility LA, named the 2021 Hyundai Elantra Car Model of the Year. The 11th annual awards program continues its yearly tradition recognizing the best new model year 2021 vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Mar. 11, 2020 – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra today was named one of Autotrader’s 10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2021. The honor is the latest in a series of accolades for the seventh-generation Elantra. To help everyday consumers emphasize the importance of a vehicle’s interior when shopping for a new car,...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 – Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list representing this year’s standard of excellence. The Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Sonata, Palisade and Veloster N join the prestigious list out of more than 400 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that Car and...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 – Hyundai has 7 combined Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS (TSP+) and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in its lineup.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 – Hyundai’s subcompact SUV Venue, has been awarded the Best Value of 2021 by Cars.com. The newly created award addresses the needs of consumers facing a tough economic environment due to the global pandemic and the desire for personal transportation over mass transit.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021 – Hyundai Santa Fe has received the Autotrader Best New Cars for 2021 accolade. The Santa Fe is one of only twelve vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs, to receive this important award.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 8, 2021 – The 2021 Hyundai Accent was named Best Subcompact Car for the Money by U.S. News & World Report today. Accent’s top score was based on safety and reliability data, as well as the collective opinion of the automotive press on a given model’s performance and interior and how strongly each members of...