In one of the industry’s most stringent crash tests, the 2018 Hyundai Kona was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Kona scored a good rating for occupant protection in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test and when equipped with its newly available good-rated LED headlights, qualified for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. The Kona also […]
SAFETY COMES FIRST IN THE REDESIGNED 2019 ELANTRA
The redesigned 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies. Hyundai SmartSense offers a variety of advanced active safety and convenience features. SmartSense technologies available as options on the 2019 Elantra include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention […]
HYUNDAI VELOSTER TURBO AWARDED EDITORS’ CHOICE HONORS BY CAR AND DRIVER
Hyundai has again proven its comprehensive vehicle quality across a diverse lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Hyundai Kona, Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year. Veloster Turbo has been recognized for its performance, distinctive design and great value. Car and Driver editors’ […]
HYUNDAI LOWERS PRICE, INCREASES VALUE ON NEW 2018 SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
The refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) adopts the same distinctive design of the recently released Sonata gasoline and Hybrid models while delivering 28 miles of all-electric range, feature enhancements and a lower starting price. The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model, furthering […]
HYUNDAI KONA AWARDED EDITORS’ CHOICE HONOR BY CAR AND DRIVER
Hyundai has again underscored its comprehensive quality signature across a diverse car and crossover lineup with another Car and Driver’s Editors’ Choice award, this time for the Hyundai Kona CUV. Hyundai Ioniq and Accent have also received Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Awards this year. Kona rides on an all-new CUV platform and is Hyundai’s first B-segment crossover […]
HYUNDAI INTRODUCES ALL-NEW 2019 VELOSTER AND VELOSTER TURBO
Hyundai unveiled its all-new Veloster and Veloster Turbo models at the North American International Auto Show in January 2018. The fresh design was a collaborative effort of Hyundai designers from Seoul, South Korea and the U.S. design center in Irvine, California. The new Veloster features a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, powertrain enhancements, and a […]
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA SELECTS VERISK FOR USAGE-BASED INSURANCE
Hyundai Motor America and Verisk, a leading data analytics provider, today announced an alignment to bring usage-based insurance (UBI) programs to Hyundai customers in the future meaning lower insurance premiums for drivers. Hyundai Motor America has signed an agreement to join the Verisk Data Exchange™. This agreement also means Hyundai will supply Verisk with driving […]
HYUNDAI ADDS EXCLUSIVE ENGINE TO TUCSON SPORT TRIM FOR THE 2018 MODEL YEAR
Hyundai’s Tucson Sport is now equipped with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque, an advantage over key competitors the Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue. Peak torque delivery starts at 4,000 rpm, similar to the majority of segment competitors, delivering responsiveness and performance in everyday driving conditions. The Tucson […]
VINCENTRIC RECOGNIZES THE 2018 ELANTRA AS THE BEST VALUE COMPACT CAR IN THE U.S.
Hyundai’s reputation in delivering incredible value for its customers continues as leading cost and value analysis group Vincentric named the 2018 Elantra its Best Value award winner for the Compact class. This marks Elantra’s second Best Value award win and continues to highlight the long-term success of the model, which was also recently recognized as […]
HYUNDAI CELEBRATES WORLD DEBUT OF THE ALL-NEW 2019 SANTA FE
Hyundai Motor today celebrated the world premiere of the fourth-generation Santa Fe at its Motorstudio Goyang. As the best-selling SUV in the brand’s 32-year history in America—with sales of more than 1.5 million units—the Santa Fe represents Hyundai’s strong SUV heritage and continues its success story. Going on sale in the U.S. in the summer […]