Hyundai Wins Two Favorite Vehicle Awards From Midwest Automotive Media Association

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Hyundai has secured two top awards at the Midwest Automotive Media Association's (MAMA) Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, WI. The all-electric 2025 IONIQ 5 N was named Favorite Performance Vehicle, while the Hyundai Santa Fe received the Favorite Family Vehicle award. These accolades were decided by around 100 automotive media members who evaluated approximately 80 new vehicles. Both the IONIQ 5 N and Santa Fe are now candidates for MAMA's Favorite Vehicle of the Year to be announced at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Ricky Lao, Hyundai Motor North America's director of product planning, emphasized the honor of being recognized for both their electric and redesigned models.

Positive

• Hyundai won two awards at MAMA's Spring Rally.
• The all-electric 2025 IONIQ 5 N was named Favorite Performance Vehicle.
• Hyundai Santa Fe was named Favorite Family Vehicle.
• Awards were decided by 100 automotive media members.
• Around 80 new vehicles were evaluated at the rally.
• Both vehicles are now in the running for MAMA's Favorite Vehicle of the Year.

Negative

• No direct mention of financial gains or market impact.
• The press release lacks detailed sales figures or growth projections.

• IONIQ 5 N awarded favorite performance vehicle
• Santa Fe awarded favorite family vehicle
• Consensus pick of around 100 automotive media

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai led with two favorite vehicle awards at the Midwest Automotive Media Associations' (MAMA) recent Spring Rally in Elkhart Lake, WI. The award-winning, all-electric 2025 IONIQ 5 N was named Favorite Performance Vehicle, and the Hyundai Santa Fe was named Favorite Family Vehicle by MAMA's attending 100 media members. Each of the vehicles are now candidates for MAMA's Favorite Vehicle of the Year to be announced at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show. Around 80 new vehicles were evaluated at the Spring Rally by MAMA members.

"As we continue to celebrate Hyundai EVs being the most awarded in the industry, we are humbled to also be recognized for our redesigned Santa Fe," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Having the opportunity to showcase our newest vehicles at the recent MAMA Spring Rally provides Hyundai access to automotive press who represent hundreds of media outlets; we appreciate receiving two 'favorite vehicle' votes as a result."

"Hyundai's eclectic mix of new vehicles continues to impress both consumers and our organization's nationwide membership of journalists, analysts, and media professionals," said Robert Duffer, president, MAMA. "Hyundai not only brought home one coveted 'MAMA's Favorites' award, but two, showing the brand's commitment to having a winner in every segment possible. While the redesigned Santa Fe is surely a showstopper of a family hauler, the IONIQ 5 N proved its truly a high-performance track car around the infamous Road America circuit."

About the Midwest Automotive Media Association
Founded in 1991, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) comprises about 240 automotive journalists and industry professionals from approximately 25 states and the District of Columbia. Though based in the Chicago area, MAMA welcomes members from all over. The organization's purpose is to provide a forum for newsworthy people, current issues and new products in the auto industry.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

What awards did Hyundai win at the MAMA Spring Rally?

Hyundai won the Favorite Performance Vehicle award for the 2025 IONIQ 5 N and the Favorite Family Vehicle award for the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Which Hyundai vehicles received awards at the MAMA Spring Rally?

The 2025 IONIQ 5 N received the Favorite Performance Vehicle award, and the Hyundai Santa Fe received the Favorite Family Vehicle award.

Who decided the awards at the MAMA Spring Rally?

Around 100 automotive media members decided the awards.

What is the significance of the awards for Hyundai?

The awards highlight Hyundai's recognition in both performance and family vehicle categories and enhance its visibility among automotive media.

Will the awarded Hyundai vehicles compete for any other titles?

Yes, both awarded vehicles are now candidates for MAMA's Favorite Vehicle of the Year to be announced at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.