Named Most Awarded Automotive Group for Four Consecutive Years
by U.S. News & World Report
Hyundai Motor Group has been named the most awarded brand for the fourth consecutive year in the "Best Cars for Teens" awards organized by the American news weekly magazine.
On June 3, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it had been selected in 7 out of 12 categories at the Best Cars for Teens awards organized by U.S. News & World Report, including 4 out of 8 new car categories and 3 out of 4 used car categories.
With this achievement, Hyundai Motor Group has earned the honor of having the most models selected among automotive groups at this awards ceremony for four consecutive years. Receiving the Best Cars for Teens award is particularly meaningful, as a positive experience with a first car can lead to long-term loyalty from potential customers.
In the new car category, Hyundai's Avante (marketed as Elantra in the U.S.) was selected as the best car in the $25,000?$30,000 price range, the Tucson as the best SUV in the $25,000?$30,000 price range, and the Tucson Hybrid as the best SUV in the $30,000?$35,000 price range. Kia's Soul was chosen as the best SUV in the $20,000?$25,000 price range.
In the used car category, the 2022 Avante Hybrid was named the best small car, the 2022 Tucson Hybrid the best small SUV, and the 2022 Santa Fe Hybrid the best midsize SUV. Notably, the Hyundai Tucson has been selected as the best SUV in the $25,000?$30,000 price range in the new car category for four consecutive years since 2022.
The Best Cars for Teens are selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of various factors. In the new car category, these include reliability, crash safety, advanced driver assistance systems, and positive reviews from industry experts. In the used car category, models from 2020 to 2022 are evaluated for safety, low maintenance costs, and favorable expert assessments.
U.S. News & World Report, which began publication in 1948, is a news weekly and a specialized ranking media outlet. Its rankings in various fields are frequently cited by other media, making it highly influential in the United States.
Olabisi Boyle, Executive Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, said, "This award represents more than just a comparison of specifications; it signifies trust. Teenagers want style, technology, and freedom, while parents want safety and reliability. Hyundai satisfies both."
Jack Doell, Vehicle Test Editor at U.S. News & World Report, commented, "Hyundai Motor Group's multiple awards demonstrate its ongoing commitment to developing safe and economical vehicles. All of this year's winning vehicles have top crash safety ratings and advanced safety systems, and they offer apps that allow parents to monitor driving, giving them peace of mind."
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