Hyundai’s commitment to improving residual value paid big dividends
today when ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc., released the winners of
their 14th annual Residual Value Awards. For the second year in a row, the Santa Fe Sport took top place in the midsize utility vehicle segment and the Accent placed best in the subcompact category.
“Hyundai
has made great strides in residual values in recent years,” said Eric
Lyman, vice president of Editorial, ALG. “The Accent and Santa Fe Sport
are great examples of how the brand’s strong emphasis on feature content
and value for the money helps avoid the use of purchase incentives,
bolstering resale values and keeping owners happy when it comes time to
sell their vehicles.”
ALG’s Residual Value Awards honor the
vehicles in each segment that are predicted to retain the highest
residual value percentage of their original MSRP after a conventional
three-year ownership period. This year’s winners were chosen after
consideration of segment competition, historical vehicle performance and
industry trends.
“Hyundai is committed to becoming an industry
leader in the areas of reliability, safety, design and cost of
ownership, the primary components of value,” said Mike O’Brien, vice
president, Product and Corporate Planning, Hyundai Motor America.
“Receiving these awards from ALG acknowledges this promise to customer
satisfaction, and speaks to Hyundai’s incredible value for money.”
These
two ALG Residual Value awards join five others that Hyundai has
received over the past three years. Santa Fe Sport, Azera and Elantra
all received Residual Value honors last year. Elantra was also
recognized by ALG for the 2011 and 2012 model years.
Now in its
third-generation, the Santa Fe Sport is one of Hyundai’s most
award-winning models. Built for today’s family, the vehicle showcases
Hyundai’s cutting-edge capabilities through its bold design, impressive
fuel economy, class-leading safety features and standard amenities. The
Accent is Hyundai’s award-winning subcompact car, which continues to
defy convention by offering extraordinary value and class-above features
to subcompact car shoppers.
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The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has been named the 2013 “CUV of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Issued at the 21th
annual Texas Truck Rodeo near San Antonio, the win complements the
Santa Fe Sport’s victory as “Compact CUV of Texas” in last-year’s
competition.
“We are very pleased the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has
been named ‘CUV of Texas’ and proud to see that the Santa Fe family
continues its winning streak at the Truck Rodeo,” said Mike O’Brien,
vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.
“Given the fact that Santa Fe Sport was named Compact Crossover at last
year’s Rodeo, TAWA members have further confirmed the amazing
versatility of this crossover with its five, six or seven passenger
configurations.”
Comprised of active TAWA media members, the 2013
Texas Truck Rodeo evaluated some of the industry’s leading trucks, SUVs
and crossover utilities. In order to put each vehicle through its paces,
the famed Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas served as the event’s
proving grounds. With driving surfaces varying from bumpy pavement,
loose gravel, slick mud, steep hills, jagged rocks and water crossings,
each candidate stayed busy throughout the two days of testing.
“TAWA
members overwhelmingly selected the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe as the
Crossover of Texas,” said Michael Marrs, TAWA President. “Crossovers are
important to Texans as they need vehicles that deliver on comfort,
functionality and reliability. Hyundai exceeded those expectations and
had the best product in the category.”
Entered into one of the
most cross-shopped segments in the automotive industry, the Santa Fe
topped tough competitors such as the 2014 Dodge Journey, 2014 Chevrolet
Equinox, 2014 Kia Sorento, 2014 GMC Terrain Denali and 2014 Mitsubishi
Outlander. Hailed by journalists for its blend of value, mileage,
capability and driving dynamics, the Santa Fe found its way up rocky
hills, down steep inclines, and around sweeping back-roads all while
returning impressive fuel economy and pleasing driving dynamics.
With
two days of evaluation, TAWA members judged the vehicles on a variety
of considerations. Aspects from exterior styling to road manners as well
as pricing, fuel mileage, and off-road capability were all taken into
account. Voting was conducted anonymously via electronic ballots.
The
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a new breed of crossover utilities with
multiple trims, all-new powertrains and segment exclusive features and
equipment. With a segment leading standard 290 horsepower 3.3 liter GDI
V6, six-speed automatic transmission, and availability of either seven
or six passenger configurations, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has
rightfully earned the title “CUV of Texas”. Blue Link telematics and
Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM) come standard and help separate
the Santa Fe from the crowd.
An all-new “Fluidic Sculpture” design
gives the third generation Santa Fe the impact of constant motion while
opulent interior features such as heated seats and a leather-wrapped
steering wheel give world-class comfort and amenities. Combined with 320
lb weight loss compared to the outgoing Veracruz model and an IIHS “Top
Safety Pick”, a base price of $28,600 keeps the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
competitive in a very crowded segment.
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