Hyundai Earns 2021 Newsweek® Accolades for Overall Brand, Santa Cruz and Elantra Models

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Hyundai has been recognized at the 2021 Newsweek Autos Awards, winning accolades for Best Brand for your Buck and specific model awards for the Santa Cruz as Best Small Pickup Truck and the Elantra as Best Small Car. The awards evaluate vehicles based on features, specifications, and quality, affirming the brand's competitive edge. Hyundai Motor America sold over 620,000 vehicles in 2020, indicating strong market performance.

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• Hyundai recognized as Best Brand for your Buck at the Newsweek Autos Awards.
• Santa Cruz won Best Small Pickup Truck and Elantra won Best Small Car.
• Achieved sales of 620,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, showing strong performance.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai brand has won the 2021 Newsweek Autos Awards Best Brand for your Buck honor, while Hyundai's Santa Cruz and Elantra models have won the categories for Best Small Pickup Truck and Best Small Car, respectively. Vehicles considered for this award were ranked in their categories according to features, specifications, and drive impressions. The Newsweek Autos team also evaluated each company's product range and matched it against observations regarding quality, style, design, packaging, and technology.

"It's very gratifying to win Newsweek Autos Awards Best Brand for your Buck, Best Small Pickup Truck and Best Small Car categories for the Hyundai brand, our new Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle and our Elantra sedan," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Earning these coveted awards for the Hyundai brand and two of our most popular models confirms the excitement our customers have been sharing with us in recent market research."

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on 'Progress for Humanity' and smart mobility solutions. Hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 820 dealers sold more than 620,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, and nearly half were built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.HyundaiNews.com.

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FAQ

What awards did Hyundai win in 2021?

Hyundai won the Newsweek Autos Awards for Best Brand for your Buck, and its Santa Cruz and Elantra models were recognized as Best Small Pickup Truck and Best Small Car.

How many vehicles did Hyundai sell in 2020?

Hyundai sold over 620,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020.

What factors were considered for the Newsweek Autos Awards?

The awards were based on features, specifications, drive impressions, and overall company product range.

What is the significance of the Newsweek Autos Awards for Hyundai?

Winning these awards highlights Hyundai's competitive advantage and customer satisfaction.