Hyundai Honored as 2022's Best SUV Brand

It's official: Hyundai is the Best SUV Brand of 2022. That's according to the experts at U.S. News & World Report, who also gave Hyundai the award in 2021.

Each year, U.S. News rounds up the best car, SUV, truck, and luxury brands to help shoppers narrow down their vehicle searches. The publication tallied the U.S. News ranking score of each vehicle in Hyundai's SUV lineup and found that these scores combined to beat out every other SUV brand.

Over the past few years, Hyundai has focused its efforts on creating an extensive, well-rounded SUV lineup. From the compact Venue and Kona to the redesigned Tucson and three-row Palisade, Hyundai SUVs provide a mix of value, advanced tech, and capability for a wide range of customers.

Elantra, Kona Electric, Tucson, Santa Fe Celebrate Wards 10 Best Wins

Hyundai took home five big awards during Informa Tech Automotive Group's recent Automotive Tech Week. The Kona Electric and Santa Fe both won spots on the 2021 Ward's 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems list. The Elantra was named a Wards 10 Best UX pick, and the Tucson joined the Wards 10 Best Interiors list. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor America triumphed as Informa Tech's OEM of the Year.

The Hyundai Kona Electric won primarily for its battery-electric powertrain's value, performance, and excellent 258-mile range.[1] The Santa Fe's 281-horsepower turbo engine option garnered praise for how fast and refined it feels.

Judges for Wards complemented the overall user experience, noting the low price point despite the Elantra offering an impressive array of advanced tech features. And they loved redesigned cabin of the Tucson, pointing out that it "checks all the boxes and then some" with stunning design, high-quality materials, and easy-to-use tech.

Santa Cruz Joins Best of What's New Winners

Hyundai's all-new Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle recently won a spot on Popular Science's prestigious 2021 Best of What's New list. This list honors the year's most innovative and advanced products in 10 different categories, and the Santa Cruz was a perfect fit.

According to Popular Science, the Santa Cruz "packs the soul of a pickup into a transformed crossover." The publication was especially impressed by the vehicle's 4-foot open bed, which is big enough for plywood or drywall sheets and a host of other items. With its compact size, the Santa Cruz is an especially versatile choice for city dwellers.

Also drawing praise: the Santa Cruz's 8.6 inches of ground clearance and its sharply styled exterior. In addition, the Santa Cruz features a pair of capable engine options, a comfortably modern interior, and a wide range of standard and available tech features.

J.D. Power Crowns Kona, Kona Electric, Accent

The Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric, and Accent retain their value better than any of their competitors. All three vehicles recently won J.D. Power 2022 U.S. ALG Residual Value Awards, which measure how well vehicles hold their value after three years of ownership.

 "Buyers of Hyundai's Kona, Kona Electric, and Accent are smartly selecting vehicles that hold their value more than any competitor in their respective segments," said Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor North America's vice president of product planning and mobility strategy. "Earning a coveted Residual Value Award from J.D. Power makes these compelling vehicles even more appealing to rational buyers in a very competitive marketplace."

The Kona SUV won in the Micro Utility category, the Kona Electric placed first in the Electric category, and the Accent topped the Subcompact category.

[1] 2022 KONA Electric 258-mile range based on a fully charged battery and 120 combined MPGe. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual range and mileage will vary with options, driving conditions and habits, vehicle and battery's condition and other factors.

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4 Hyundai Vehicles Score 2021 Good Housekeeping Awards

Each year, the Good Housekeeping Best New Family Cars list honors vehicles that offer excellent technology, flexibility, efficiency, and safety. For 2021, Hyundai won more of these awards than any other automaker.

Hyundai winners included the Kona, Accent, Sonata, and Sonata Hybrid - and here's what panel members liked most about these models.

Best Subcompact SUV: Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona made a well-rounded impression on the award judges. They liked its fun and stylish exterior, its interior with its many high-value standard features, and its agile and engaging performance.

Best Subcompact Sedan: Hyundai Accent

According to the judges, the Hyundai Accent goes above and beyond other vehicles in its segment. Along with an affordable price point and great fuel-economy ratings, it also boasts a smooth ride and a high-quality interior.

Best Midsize Sedan: Hyundai Sonata

The Hyundai Sonata won over the awards panel with its confident performance, distinguished style, and easy-to-use tech. Equipped with a long list of standard features, the Sonata is an excellent value, too.

Best Hybrid Sedan: Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Awards for hybrid and electric vehicles were handed out for the first time this year. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid stood out with a winning mix of efficient performance, relaxing interior design, and high-end features.

You can test-drive each of these award-winning vehicles when you visit Gossett Hyundai South in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Hyundai Wins Awards for Safety, Value, Dependability

At Gossett Hyundai South in Memphis, Tennessee, we're proud of every Hyundai vehicle we sell - and there's a very good reason for this. From the smallest car to the biggest SUV, Hyundai vehicles consistently win the industry's top awards for safety, high quality, and value.

IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+

Hyundai makes safety a top priority, and this is reflected in our lineup's many TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

For the 2021 model year, seven Hyundai models won IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK honors: the Veloster hatchback, the Elantra sedan, the Sonata sedan, the Kona subcompact SUV, the Venue subcompact SUV, the Tucson compact SUV, and the Santa Fe midsize SUV. To win this award, a vehicle must pass six strict crash tests with "good" scores. These tests study three frontal crash angles, side impacts, roof strength, and the effectiveness of head restraints and seats in preventing injuries. In addition, winners also must offer "superior" or "advanced" vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian crash prevention systems and come available with "good" or "acceptable" headlights.

Two 2021 Hyundai models, the Palisade three-row SUV and the Nexo Fuel Cell SUV, achieved the status of TOP SAFETY PICK+. This is the highest rating handed out by IIHS. To be named a TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle is required to meet all TOP SAFETY PICK crashworthiness and crash prevention standards. It must also offer "good" or "acceptable" headlights as standard on every trim level.

Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own

When you buy a Hyundai vehicle, you can be confident that you're getting great value. This is especially true for the Hyundai Venue and the Hyundai Elantra, which both won 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own honors. This award measures how much it costs to own a vehicle over five years, including depreciation, fuel costs, repairs, and many other factors.

The Venue won in the Best Subcompact SUV category for the second year in a row. For 2021, KBB praised the Venue's fuel efficiency of up to 31 combined mpg*, its many standard safety and infotainment features, and its mix of affordable pricing and high value. Like every other Hyundai vehicle, the Venue comes with a standard 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, making it an even better buy.

The newly redesigned 2021 Elantra was named KBB's Best Compact Car. This is an especially competitive segment, making the Elantra's victory even more impressive. The Elantra boasts excellent fuel economy for both gas and hybrid models, strong resale value, modest repair costs, strong warranty coverage, and an inexpensive starting price - and KBB took notice of all these qualities.

10 Best Cars for Recent College Grads

Autotrader's annual list of the 10 Best Cars for Recent College Grads singles out new and used vehicles that deliver great safety and reliability scores, at least 30 mpg combined, and a starting price of under $25,000. For 2021, the 2018-2020 Hyundai Kona came in at No. 4. It's the second year in a row that the Kona has made the list.

This subcompact SUV precisely measures up to Autotrader's fuel-efficiency requirements, with all front-wheel-drive models delivering 30 mpg** in combined city/highway driving. Satisfying another top Autotrader standard, a pre-owned Kona can easily be found for less than $25,000 - and sometimes less than $20,000. The Kona also delivers plenty of advanced safety and infotainment features, a comfortable and practical interior, and fun styling touches like Surf Blue and Lime Twist paint options.

To learn more, or to test-drive any of these award-winning cars and SUVs, stop in for a visit at Gossett Hyundai South.

*2021 VENUE SE/SEL/Denim: 30 City/33 Hwy/31 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.

**2020 KONA SE/SEL/SEL Plus: FWD 27 City/33 Hwy/30 Combined MPG, AWD 26 City/30 Hwy/28 Combined MPG. 2020 KONA Limited/Ultimate: FWD 28 City/32 Hwy/30 Combined MPG, AWD 26 City/29 Hwy/27 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.

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