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Awards & Accolades

How a revolution in quality takes shape…and pays off

Since its inception in Canada in 1983, Hyundai has been known for building affordable cars that offer great value. Equally important is our unwavering commitment to quality, and this commitment has been paying off with Hyundai winning award after award from consumers and critics alike for the quality of its vehicles. In fact, Hyundai now consistently ranks among the industry's top performing automakers in product quality.

But don’t just listen to what we have to say. See what the experts think…

Recent Awards

2010 Tucson (ix35) – 5-star safety rating – Euro New Car Assessment Program

Hyundai brand – Top five most-considered brands – Kelley Blue Book

Hyundai brand – Top Ranking in Quality Report – Auto Bild

2010 Genesis – 2010 Total Quality Award Winner in near-luxury car segment – Strategic Vision

2010 Genesis – Canadian Driver 2010 Top Pick – CanadianDriver.com

2010 Accent – "Highest Ranked Sub-compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2010 Initial Quality Studysm

2011 Sonata – First-ever “President’s Award” – AutoPacific

2010 Tucson – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2011 Sonata – Winner of “Intermediate Car Match” – Sympatico.ca Autos

2010 Genesis – Winner of "Aspirational Luxury Car Class" – AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

2010 Tucson – Winner of "Compact Crossover SUV Class" – AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

2010 Elantra Touring – Top 10 Coolest New Cars under $18,000 – Kelley Blue Book

2010 Genesis – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2011 Sonata – "The 2011 Hyundai Sonata ranks 1 out of 8 Family Sedan Cars" – USA Today

Hyundai Brand –The most improved Brand in 'Automotive Brand Indicator' – Kelley Blue Book

Hyundai Brand –Number 1 in Brand Loyalty – Kelley Blue Book

Hyundai Brand –Number 1 in Brand Loyalty Index – Brand Keys

2010 Elantra –One of the Top Recommended Vehicles for 2010– Edmunds.com

2011 Sonata –No. 1 Mid-Size Sedan in a comparison test – Car and Driver

2011 Sonata –No. 1 Mid-Size Sedan in a comparison test – Edmunds.com

2011 Sonata –Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2010 Elantra Touring –Top 10 Family Cars – Kelley Blue Book

2009 Genesis – "Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car in the U.S" - J.D. Power and Associates

2009 Elantra – "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM

2009 Elantra Touring – "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM

2009 Genesis – 2009 Canadian Car of the Year – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)

2009 Genesis – 2009 North American Car of the Year – North American Car of the Year (NACOTY)

2009 Genesis – 2009 Best New Luxury Car under $50,000 – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)

2009 Genesis – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal and side-impact crash tests – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

2008 Santa Fe – 2008 Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

2008 Veracruz – 2008 Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

Awards by Association
AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada)

2009 Genesis – 2009 Canadian Car of the Year, awarded in 2009

2009 Genesis – 2009 Best New Luxury Car under $50,000, awarded in 2008

ACEEE

2008 Accent – Listed amongst the "Best Vehicles by Class: 2008 in the Compact Category" - Greenercars.org, awarded in 2008

2008 Elantra – Listed amongst The Best Vehicles by Class: 2008 in the Mid-size Category - Greenercars.org, awarded in 2008

2008 Sonata – Ranked Greenest of large cars in 2008 by ACEEE's Green Book® Online, awarded in 2008


AutoPacific

2009 Sonata – Vehicle Satisfaction Award

2008 Entourage – 2008 Ideal Vehicle Award for Minivan, awarded in 2007

2008 Veracruz – Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Large Crossover SUV in the Light Trucks Category, awarded in 2008


Consumers Digest

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

2008 Elantra – Top Crash Test Rating for Frontal Offset Impacts, awarded in 2007

2008 Santa Fe – 2008 Top Safety Pick, awarded in 2008

2008 Veracruz – Top Safety Pick, awarded in 2008


Kelly Blue Book

2008 Veracruz – One of 2008's Best New Family Vehicles, awarded in 2008


NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

2008 Elantra – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal crash tests, awarded in 2008

2008 Santa Fe – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008

2008 Sonata – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008

2008 Tucson – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008

2008 Veracruz – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008

2009 Genesis – 5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal and side-impact crash tests, awarded in 2008


Wards AutoWorld Magazine

2009 Sonata – Interior of the Year: Best Redesign Category, awarded in 2008


South East Automotive Media Organization's North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards

Genesis Coupe (concept) – Production Preview Concept Vehicle of the Year, awarded in 2008

J.D. Power and Associates

2009 Genesis – "Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car in the U.S" - J.D. Power and Associates

The Hyundai Genesis received the highest numerical score among midsize premium cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Automotive Performance Execution and Layout StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2009 Elantra – "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM

2009 Elantra Touring – "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM

The Hyundai Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2005 Accent – Named “Most Dependable Sub-Compact Car in the U.S.” in J. D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Vehicle Dependability StudySM

Strategic Vision

Hyundai – Most Leaders on Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TQI), Leader in 3 Segments, awarded in 2007

2007 Santa Fe – Most Delightful Vehicle, awarded in 2007

2007 Santa Fe – Total Quality Award™: Small SUV, awarded in 2007

Consumer Guide

2008 Accent – Best Buy 2008, Subcompact Category, awarded in 2008

2008 Elantra – Recommended 2008 – Compact Car Category, awarded in 2007

2008 Sonata – Recommended 2008 Mid-Size Car Category, awarded in 2007

2008 Tucson – Recommended 2008 - Compact SUV Category, awarded in 2007

2008 Veracruz – Recommended Vehicle: 2008 Mid-Size SUV Category, awarded in 2007

The Car Book 2008

2008 Accent – 2008 Best Bet Award in the Subcompact Category, awarded in 2008

2008 Sonata – Winner of the Best Bet award in the Intermediate Category, awarded in 2008

Awards by Vehicles
2005 Accent

Named “Most Dependable Sub-Compact Car in the U.S.” in J. D. Power and Associates’ 2008 Vehicle Dependability StudySM


2008 Accent

2008 Best Bet Award in the Subcompact Category, awarded in 2008 – The Car Book 2008

Best Buy 2008, Subcompact Category, awarded in 2008 – Consumer Guide®

Listed Amongst the "Best Vehicles by Class: 2008 in the Compact Category" - Greenercars.org, awarded in 2008 – ACEEE

2010 Elantra

One of the Top Recommended Vehicles for 2010– Edmunds.com


2009 Elantra

"Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM


The Hyundai Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2008 Elantra

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Listed amongst The Best Vehicles by Class: 2008 in the Mid-size Category, awarded in 2008 - Greenercars.org – ACEEE

Recommended 2008 - Compact Car Category, awarded in 2007 – Consumer Guide®

Top Crash Test Rating for Frontal Offset Impacts, awarded in 2007 – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

2010 Elantra Touring

Top 10 Coolest New Cars under $18,000 – Kelley Blue Book

Top 10 Family Cars – Kelley Blue Book


2009 Elantra Touring

"Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S." in J.D. Power and Associates – 2009 Initial Quality StudySM


The Hyundai Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2011 Sonata

"The 2011 Hyundai Sonata ranks 1 out of 8 Family Sedan Cars" – USA Today

No. 1 Mid-Size Sedan in a comparison test – Car and Driver

No. 1 Mid-Size Sedan in a comparison test – Edmunds.com

Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety


2009 Sonata

Interior of the Year: Best Redesign Category, awarded in 2008 – Wards AutoWorld Magazine

Vehicle Satisfaction Award – AutoPacific


2008 Sonata

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Ranked Greenest of large cars in 2008 by ACEEE's Green Book® Online, awarded in 2008 – ACEEE

Winner of the Best Bet award in the Intermediate Category, awarded in 2008 – The Car Book 2008

Recommended 2008 - Mid-size Car Category, awarded in 2007 – Consumer Guide®

2010 Genesis

Winner of "Aspirational Luxury Car Class" – AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety


2009 Genesis

"Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car in the U.S" - J.D. Power and Associates


The Hyundai Genesis received the highest numerical score among midsize premium cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Automotive Performance Execution and Layout StudySM. Study based on responses from 80,930 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 245 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


2009 Canadian Car of the Year, awarded in 2009 – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)

2009 North American Car of the Year , awarded in 2009 – North American Car of the Year (NACTOY)

Best New Luxury Car under $50,000, awarded in 2008 – AJAC (Automobile Journalists Association of Canada)

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal and side-impact crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

2010 Genesis Coupe
2010 Tucson

Winner of "Compact Crossover SUV Class" – AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards


2008 Tucson

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

Recommended 2008 - Compact SUV Category, awarded in 2007 – Consumer Guide®

2008 Santa Fe

2008 Top Safety Pick, awarded in 2008 – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

2008 Veracruz

5-star crash test rating, highest government ranking, for frontal, side driver and side rear passenger crash tests, awarded in 2008 – NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

One of 2008's Best New Family Vehicles, awarded in 2008 – Kelly Blue Book

Top Safety Pick, awarded in 2008 – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Large Crossover SUV in the Light Trucks Category, awarded in 2008 – AutoPacific

Recommended Vehicle: 2008 Mid-Size SUV Category, awarded in 2007 – Consumer Guide®

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