Releases

BALTIMORE, MD., Feb. 15, 2019 – Hyundai marks a milestone with its first delivery of a Kona Electric to Donald Small, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric oncologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s Division of Pediatric Oncology.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 – Hyundai was a big winner in this year’s Super Bowl as consumers ranked “The Elevator” the fourth best commercial overall and No. 1 automotive ad on USA TODAY’s Ad Meter. In addition, the spot scored 623—well above normal—on Ace Metrix and outperformed all other non-luxury automotive brands.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2019 – Hyundai’s Santa Fe received the distinct honor of most dependable Midsize SUV in the J.D. Power 2019 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). Released today, the annual Vehicle Dependability Study shows Santa Fe ranked highest in its class, beating out leading competitors in the 2016 model year.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 12, 2019 – Adding to its recent list of prestigious awards including North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, the Hyundai Kona Electric is the 2019 Edmunds Editors’ Choice for Best EV. With drivers consistently increasing consideration of electric vehicles, the Kona Electric is clearly a standout vehicle in...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 11, 2019 – Car and Driver honors Hyundai’s ongoing commitment to quality, value and performance across a diverse product portfolio as six Hyundai models earn 2019 Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards.

CHICAGO, Ill. Feb. 7, 2019 – Building upon its recent awards for innovative design, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is also a recipient of the 2019 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the mid-size SUV/crossover (2-row) class. The award was presented at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 – MotorWeek has awarded the Hyundai Veloster N the 2019 Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Sport Coupe. The annual MotorWeek competition has been ongoing consecutively for 38 years. The Drivers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held during the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 7, 2019 – Hyundai’s 2016-2018 Sonata models have been awarded a spot on Autotrader’s 10 Best Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles for 2019 list, helping customers to make reliable choices when selecting a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle. Experts at Autotrader recognized Sonata as one of the most appealing CPO cars...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2019 – Hyundai celebrates its first NEXO fuel cell SUV delivery in Northern California to Dr. Steven Vo, an obstetrician/gynecologist who desires to add the benefits of this zero-emissions vehicle to his environmentally-friendly lifestyle focus.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona was recognized as the 2019 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report. In this rapidly growing, highly competitive segment, the Kona took top honors for its outstanding value and critical acclaim.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported January sales of 40,796 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with January 2018. Despite a month with many challenges, including the U.S. government shutdown and severe arctic weather across the country, Hyundai was able to achieve increasing sales thanks to strong...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 30, 2019 – Popular Mechanics honored the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT with a feature on its “Best Compact Cars” list. Based on the i30 model designed for the European market, Popular Mechanics editors highlighted Hyundai’s attention to handling in its latest models, noting that the Elantra GT’s chassis was...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 29, 2019 – This year, Hyundai’s humorous Super Bowl commercial shows how Hyundai Shopper Assurance can elevate the car buying experience without the fearful glances and groans of life’s other dreadful moments. The 60-second ad, “The Elevator,” will air during the first quarter of the game.

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2019 – As an official sponsor of the National Football League’s Super Bowl LIII, Hyundai is proud to announce a special unveiling of the “On Their Shoulders, We Stand” Mural Exhibit and Conversations in Diversity panel in Atlanta. Leading into Black History Month, Hyundai will pay homage to the incredible achievements...

Hyundai today announced pricing for its convention-breaking Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first compact electric crossover for the U.S. market, appealing to consumers with active, eco-focused lifestyles of all kinds.

DETROIT, Jan. 25, 2019 – The Detroit News awarded the Hyundai Sonata the Readers’ Choice Award in the “Most for Your Money” category at its 15th annual Readers’ Choice Awards ceremony held during the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue and Hyundai Kona Electric were named to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) list of “Greenest Vehicles of 2019.” In the growing, competitive green vehicle segment, the Hyundai vehicle’s life-time environmental...

HOUSTON, TX., Jan. 23, 2019 – – The Hyundai Kona was named the 2019 Crossover of the Year by the Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA), which includes automotive journalists as diverse in coverage and membership as the state itself. A selected group of jurors from TxMPA chose the Hyundai Kona after being charged with finding, not just the...

SEOUL, JAN. 23, 2019 Hyundai Motor Group announced the development and future commercialization of the world’s first multi-collision airbag system that significantly improves airbag performance in multi-collision accidents. Multi-collision accidents are those in which the primary impact is followed by collisions with secondary objects, such...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 16, 2019 – To ensure the safety of its customers, and in addition to two previous engine recalls, Hyundai has issued a subsequent recall to inspect the fuel tube installation of approximately 100,000 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles whose engines were replaced under the...

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 – Car and Driver today named the 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models the Best Subcompact SUV as part of its 2019 10Best Trucks and SUVs awards in events surrounding the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The award marks the first time that a Hyundai CUV model has been named to Car and Driver's...

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Kona and Kona Electric CUV models were together named the winner of the 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year automotive media jury. This is the first time that a Hyundai CUV model has won the Utility Vehicle of the Year category.

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai has a long history of providing customers peace of mind through its Assurance program, and like it did in 2013, is launching a government shutdown payment relief program aimed at helping federal employees furloughed during the government shutdown. Under the plan, Hyundai will extend all Hyundai Capital auto...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Complementing the performance of Elantra GT is the announcement of the new 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line trim. Elantra GT N Line is the first N Line model for the United States from Hyundai. N Line trims add sporty design elements and refined powertrain/chassis upgrades to existing Hyundai products.

DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai Shopper Assurance has transformed the car buying process, providing customers with a frictionless, efficient and transparent experience. Roughly one year after the program was rolled out to Hyundai dealers nationwide, and after receiving positive feedback from customers and dealers, Hyundai is starting...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 14, 2019 – Hyundai’s all-new 2019 Santa Fe captured the Redesign of the Year award by ALG today. The prestigious award recognizes Santa Fe’s all-new family-oriented interior, loaded with practical cutting-edge technologies and bold exterior appearance. ALG, the analytics subsidiary of TrueCar®, Inc., is the...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2019 – In a first-of-its-kind application from an automaker in the U.S., Hyundai has introduced “Hyundai Showroom Live,” a new live video chat platform on HyundaiUSA.com that provides an engaging and informative experience for customers. The video chat service allows users to dynamically interact in real...

Las Vegas, Jan. 08, 2019 — Hyundai Motor Group, in collaboration with Swiss deep-tech startup company WayRay AG, has unveiled the world’s first Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) Navigation System equipped in the Genesis G80 at CES 2019. The technology will be on display at the WayRay booth 3110, Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall,...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 – Any first responder will tell you that the first 72 hours following a natural disaster are the most crucial to saving lives. However, often times due to the nature of the disaster (forest fire, earthquake, hurricane, or flood), it can be difficult for search-and-rescue and humanitarian aid missions to reach and get...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2019 – Hyundai Motor America reported December sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 65,721 units, a 3 percent increase in comparison with December 2017 and the best December sales month in company history. Retail sales in December were also up 4 percent. Hyundai closed the year strong with total...

VAN NUYS, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 – Hyundai today delivered its first NEXO fuel cell SUV to a former scientist eager to add the benefits of this zero-emissions vehicle to his environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 20, 2018 – Hyundai’s 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe, and Le Fil Rouge Concept Car have earned 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Awards from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 – In just five years, a delivery driver from Olathe, Kansas drove her 2013 Elantra one million miles with the original powertrain. Farrah Haines is a proud Hyundai owner who drives about 200,000 miles a year delivering auto parts and products, far outpacing the 14,000 miles of the average American driver.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 19, 2018 – For the second year in a row, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that Hyundai has the most combined TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK-rated vehicles in the automotive industry.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 – Hyundai today announced the starting price for its long-awaited 2019 Kona Electric convention-breaking electric crossover. The Kona Electric starting price is $36,450, for an effective net price of $28,950 ($29,995 including delivery), with the electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500 factored in....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 13, 2018 – Hyundai earns two out of the ten coveted spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUVs. The recognition highlights the compelling powertrains achieved through sophisticated fuel-efficient architecture and performance of the engines....

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018 – As an extension of Hyundai’s ongoing collaboration with Amazon, Hyundai is participating in a sweepstakes on Amazon.com giving customers a chance to win the all-new 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe for Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals holiday event. Hyundai and the Santa Fe sweepstakes are featured on Amazon.com...

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 – Hyundai’s industry-leading Certified Pre-Owned program has consistently been recognized as a top program by many well-respected third parties, and recent honors continue that tradition.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 4, 2018 – The Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Kona earned the 2019 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award for subcompact car and subcompact crossover. Over 150 entries were competing for the awards. The recognition signifies the finest balance of attributes and value in its class.

LOS ANGELES, CA., Dec. 3, 2018 – The Hispanic Motor Press Awards announced each year at the Los Angeles Auto Show named the 2019 Kona Best Crossover for Hispanic Families. The awards are organized by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)3 educational organization that helps educate Hispanics on finding the best value...