Hyundai models bag multiple awards at 2022 MotorTrend rankings

MANILA: In the second half of 2022, MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings honored eleven Hyundai models. In the Non-Luxury Brands categories for compact hybrid sedans and electric SUVs, the 2023 Elantra Hybrid and Ioniq 5 won first-place honors. Both of these models received recognition for their cutting-edge technology and design.

The US-market 2022 Accent, 2023 Elantra, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Kona, Santa Fe and Santa Cruz finished in second place in the subcompact sedan, compact sedan, midsize sedan, midsize hybrid sedan, subcompact SUV, midsize SUV, and compact truck categories. The 2023 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and Palisade came in third in the Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV and 3-Row SUV categories.

“For so many Hyundai models to be recognized in this important consumer shopping guide highlights how our lineup exceeds nearly any customer need,” said Ricky Lao, Director for Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America. “All of these vehicles have unique designs, upscale interiors, human-focused technology, and advanced Hyundai SmartSense Safety features.”

“Only the very best cars, SUVs, and trucks perform well in MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car Rankings,” said Buyer's Guide Director Zach Gale.

“We recognize the most well-rounded vehicles available today, ones that are fun to drive, offer impressive tech, and have great long-term value ratings. Because buyers have high standards, we do, too. Achieving excellence in MotorTrend's Ultimate Car Rankings system is not easy, but first-place and top-ranked award winners are the best vehicles around.”

The Ultimate Automobile Rankings from MotorTrend were introduced in 2020 to aid the typical car buyer in understanding their alternatives.

The comprehensive Ultimate Car Rankings methodology deftly assesses the automotive market using MotorTrend's long-running Car, Truck, and SUV of the Year award programs as a foundation. The rankings consider a vehicle's ability to drive as well as its safety, efficiency, range, technology, and other factors. They are supported by IntelliChoice's long-term value study.

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