Awards
If accolades drive your buying purchase, Hyundai’s award winning design and engineering won’t let you down. Our continued approach to innovation and world-class product development has led us to receive awards for design, environment and economy attributes, low cost-of-ownership and high customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention.
This years' highlights include, the new i45 receiving a prestigious Australian Design Award, while the multi-award winning i30 and i30cw continue to win praise for economy and efficiency. The all-new i20 was voted ECOcar Magazine Car of the Year 2010, and we collected four category wins at the Wheels Magazine Gold Star Cars Awards in 2010.
Take a look at our trophy cabinet; we’re very proud to share our success with you.
Hyundai- Most Satisfied Customers- Sedan Category
Best Value for Money Cars
CANSTAR Blue
Australia
i30 SX- Most Affordable Small Car to Own and Run
RACV, RACQ, RAC, RACT, RAA
Australia
i30 - People's Choice Award
ECO Car Magazine
Australia
iMax- Most Affordable People Mover to Own and Run
RACV, RACQ, RAC, RACT, RAA
Australia
Santa Fe SLX- Most Affordable Medium SUV to Own and Run
NRMA
Australia
Santa Fe Elite- Car of the Year- Best Medium AWD SUV
OzRoamer 4WD & SUV Guide 2011
Australia
Elantra- Finalist for the Australian International Design Award
Standards Australia
Australia
iMax - Australia’s ‘Best People Mover’
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
iLoad - carsales.com.au People’s Choice Awards –
Light Commercial Van Category
carsales.com.au
Australia
i20 Active - Australia’s ‘Best Light Car Under $20,000’
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
i30 SX - Australia’s ‘Best Small Car Under $35,000’
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
iMax - Australia’s ‘Best People Mover’
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
i20 Elite - Gold Star Cars 2010 - Overall Winner
Gold Star Cars 2010 Light Under $21k Category - Winner
Wheels Magazine
Australia
i30 SLX CRDi - Gold Star Cars 2010 Small Under $26k Category - Winner
Wheels Magazine
Australia
i45 Elite - Gold Star Cars 2010 Medium $31-46k Category - Winner
Wheels Magazine
Australia
Santa Fe Elite - Gold Star Cars 2010 Medium SUVs Category - Winner
Wheels Magazine
Australia
i45 Active - Gold Star Cars 2010 Best Sedan/Hatch $26-31k Category
- 3rd Place
Wheels Magazine
Australia
ix35 Elite Diesel - Gold Star Cars 2010 Compact SUVs Category
– 2nd Place
Wheels Magazine
Australia
Getz S- Most Economical Car to Own and Run
RACV, RACQ, RAC, RACT, RAA
Australia
Hyundai- Most Satisfied Customers, Cars Award
CANSTAR Blue
Australia
i20 - Eco Car of the Year
ECO Car Magazine
Australia
i30 - Number One Choice for Families in the Small Car Segment
Familycar.com.au
Australia
i30 - Driver Power Customer Satisfaction Survey
Autocar UK
United Kingdom
i30 SX - Most Economical Small Car to Own and Run
NRMA, RACQ
Australia
i45 - Australian International Design Award
Standards Australia
Australia
ix35 - Most Affordable SUV to Own and Run
RACV, RACQ, RAC, RACT & RAA
Australia
ix35 - Australian International Design Mark TM
Standards Australia
Australia
Accent - Best Coup 1st amp; Best Sub-compact Car
NADAguides.com
USA
Accent - Most Dependable Sub-Compact Car
J.D. Power and Associates
USA
Accent - Best Bet
The Car Book
USA
Genesis - North American Car of the Year
NACOTY
USA
Genesis - Best New Cars of 2009
About.com
USA
Genesis - Car of the Year
On Wheels Media Inc.
USA
Genesis - Car of the Year
Cars.com
USA
Genesis - Best Buy
Fortune Magazine
USA
Genesis - Top Safety Pick
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
USA
Genesis - Best Bet
The Car Book
USA
Genesis - Top Luxury Car
NADAguides.com
USA
Genesis - Best Luxury Sedan- Driver's Choice Awards
Motorweek
USA
Getz - Highly Commended Small Car
ECOCAR Magazine
Australia
Getz S - Most Economical Car to Own and Run
NRMA
Australia
Getz SX - Light Segment Used Car Star
Wheels Magazine
Australia
Hyundai - Manufacturer of the Year
NDTV Car & Bike
India
Hyundai - Manufacturer of the Year
UTVi Autocar
India
i30 1.4 - Small Family Car Best Buy under £12,000
What Car?
United Kingdom
i30 CRDi - Best Overall Car and Best Compact Car
AA Motoring Excellence Awards
New Zealand
i30 SX - Australia's Best Mid Size Car under $30,000
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
i30 SX - Most Economical Small Car to Own and Run
NRMA
Australia
i30cw wagon - Australian International Design MarkTM
Standards Australia
Australia
i30cw wagon CRDi - Eco Car of the Year
Ecocar Magazine
Australia
iLoad - Best Van of the Year
Delivery Magazine
Australia
iMax - Australia's Best People Mover
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
Santa Fe - Best Bets
Cars.com
USA
Sonata - Interior of the Year
Ward's Auto World Magazine
USA
Sonata - Greener Choices 2009
American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
USA
Sonata - Best Overall Values of 2009
IntelliChoice.com
USA
Tucson - Best Bet
The Car Book
USA
Tucson - Top Crossover
NADAguides.com
USA
Veracruz - Best Bets
Cars.com
USA
Accent - Best Bet , Cars Award 2008
The Car Book
USA
Elantra - Best Compact Car for the Money , Cars Award 2008
U.S News & World Report
USA
Elantra - Best Bet , Cars Award 2008
The Car Book
USA
Getz - Finalist - Best Small Car , Cars Award 2008
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
Getz S - Most Economical Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2008
NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RACWA, RACT & RAA
Australia
Hyundai - Car Company of the Year , Cars Award 2008
Autocar UK
United Kingdom
i30 - Best Compact Car of the Year , Cars Award 2008
Autocar
MIDDLE EAST
i30 CRDi - Most Economical Small Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2008
NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RACWA, RACT
Australia
i30 CRDi - Best Small Car , Cars Award 2008
Ecocar Magazine
Australia
i30 SX - Australia's Best Mid Size Car under $28,000 , Cars Award 2008
Australia's Best Car Awards
Australia
i30 - Car of the Year , Cars Award 2008
Spanish Newspaper ABC
SPAIN
iLoad Crew Van - Best Medium Van 2008 , Cars Award 2008
Delivery Magazine
Australia
iMax - Australia's Best People Mover , Cars Award 2008
Australia's Best Cars Awards
Australia
Santa Fe - Best-in-Segment for small SUVs , Cars Award 2008
Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TQI)
USA
Sonata - Greener Choices for 2008 Honours , Cars Award 2008
American Council (ACEEE)
USA
Sonata - Best Bet , Cars Award 2008
The Car Book 2008
USA
Tucson - Best Bet , Cars Award 2008
The Car Book
USA
Veracruz - Best Large Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle , Cars Award 2008
AutoPacific
USA
Elantra - Most Ideal Compact Car , Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Getz - Most Economical Light Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2007
RACV, RACWA, RAA
Australia
Getz - Cheapest Car to Run , Cars Award 2007
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Getz Sxi - Gold Star Car , Cars Award 2007
Wheels Magazine
Australia
Grandeur - Automotive Performance, Execution and layout studySM (APPEAL) -
Large Segment , Cars Award 2007
JD Power & Associates
USA
Grandeur - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Large Car (tied) , Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Grandeur - Total Quality Award: Best Large Car Ownership Experience , Cars Award 2007
Strategic Vision
USA
i30 CRDi - Car of the Year , Cars Award 2007
carsguide
Australia
i30 CRDi - Green Car of the Year , Cars Award 2007
carsguide
Australia
Santa Fe - Best Compact 4WD , Cars Award 2007
Overlander 4WD Magazine
Australia
Santa Fe - Top Safety Pick Award , Cars Award 2007
Insurance Institute for highway Safety (IIHS)
USA
Santa Fe - Total Quality Award: Best Small SUV Ownership Experience , Cars Award 2007
Strategic Vision
USA
Sonata - Most Ideal Premium Mid-Sized Car , Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Sonata - Business Car of the Year , Cars Award 2007
New Zealand Company Vehicle & Executive Cars Magazine
New Zealand
Trajet - Most Affordable People Mover to Run , Cars Award 2007
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Tucson - Most ideal Compact Crossover SUV , Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Tucson - Vehicle Satisfaction Award , Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Tucson - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Compact Crossover SUV ,
Cars Award 2007
AutoPacific
USA
Tucson - Most Affordable SUV to Own and Run (Tucson City) ,
Cars Award 2007
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Getz - Best First Car , Cars Award 2006
SHEdrives Car of the Year
Australia
Grandeur - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Luxury/Large Car , Cars Award 2006
AutoPacific
USA
Grandeur - Best New Family Car over $C35,000 (car badged ‘Azera’) , Cars Award 2006
Auto Journalists Assoc of Canada
Canada
Grandeur - Total Quality Award: Best Large Car Ownership Experience , Cars Award 2006
Strategic Vision
USA
Grandeur - Best New Luxury Family Car (car badged ‘Azera’) , Cars Award 2006
Auto Mujeres al Volante Magazine
USA
Hyundai - 2006 Qualitäts Report - Most Reliable Brand , Cars Award 2006
Auto Zeitung Magazine
Germany
Hyundai - Ideal Vehicle Brand , Cars Award 2006
AutoPacific
USA
Hyundai - Initial Quality Study: 3rd among all nameplates behind
Porsche and Lexus , Cars Award 2006
JD Power & Associates
USA
Hyundai - Initial Quality Study: Best Quality 'non-premium' car brand,
Cars Award 2006
JD Power & Associates
USA
Hyundai - Manufactureer Sobre Ruedas 2006 (Mfr Of The Year) ,
Cars Award 2006
Sobre Ruedas Magazine
USA
Santa Fe - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Mid-Size Sport Utility ,
Cars Award 2006
AutoPacific
USA
Santa Fe - SUV of the Year , Cars Award 2006
National Business Review
New Zealand
Santa Fe - Ideal Standard Midsize SUV , Cars Award 2006
AutoPacific
USA
Santa Fe CRDi - SUV of the Year , Cars Award 2006
NZ Automotive Awards
New Zealand
Sonata - Best New Family Car under $C35,000 , Cars Award 2006
Auto Journalists Assoc of Canada
Canada
Sonata - Ideal Premium Midsize Car , Cars Award 2006
AutoPacific
USA
Sonata - Driver Choice Awards, Best Family Sedan , Cars Award 2006
Motor Week on TV
USA
Terracan CRDi - Annual Best of the Best Awards: Best Value for money 4WD ,
Cars Award 2006
Overlander 4WD Magazine
Australia
Tucson - Total Value Award: Best Small SUV Ownership Experience (tied) ,
Cars Award 2006
Strategic Vision
USA
Tucson - Initial Quality Study: Best quality multi-activity vehicle ,
Cars Award 2006
JD Power & Associates
USA
Accent - Total Quality Award: 1st place (Small Car) (tied) , Cars Award 2005
Strategic Vision
USA
Elantra - Recommended Vehicle , Cars Award 2005
Consumer Guide
USA
Getz - Most Affordable Light Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2005
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Getz - Best Small Car , Cars Award 2005
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
Santa Fe - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Standard Mid-Size SUV (tied) , Cars Award 2005
AutoPacific
USA
Sonata - Car of the Year , Cars Award 2005
National Business Review
New Zealand
Sonata - Recommended Vehicle , Cars Award 2005
Consumer Guide
USA
Sonata - Excellence in Safety Award , Cars Award 2005
Popular Mechanics magazine
USA
Sonata - Most Affordable Medium Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2005
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Terracan CRDi - Annual Best of the Best Awards: Best Value for money 4WD ,
Cars Award 2005
Overlander 4WD Magazine
Australia
Tucson - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Compact Car (tied) , Cars Award 2005
AutoPacific
USA
Tucson - Recommended Vehicle , Cars Award 2005
Consumer Guide
USA
Tucson - Initial Quality Study:
Highest quality all-new model launched in 2005 , Cars Award 2005
JD Power & Associates
USA
Tucson - Best New Crossover , Cars Award 2005
Motor Week on TV
USA
Tucson - Total Quality Award: Best Small SUV Ownership Experience ,
Cars Award 2005
Strategic Vision
USA
Tucson - Editor’s Choice: SUV / Crossover under $US 45,000 , Cars Award 2005
World of Wheels
USA
Accent - Initial Quality Study: Highest ranked sub-compact car ,
Cars Award 2004
JD Power & Associates
USA
Elantra - Recommended Vehicle , Cars Award 2004
Consumer Guide
USA
Elantra - Total Quality Award: Best Small Car Ownership Experience (tied) ,
Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Elantra - Total Value Award: Award in Small Cars , Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Getz - Best Priced Car under $25,000 , Cars Award 2004
Money Magazine
Australia
Getz - Most Affordable Light Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2004
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Grandeur - Total Value Award: Award in Mid-Size Cars , Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Santa Fe - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Standard Mid-Size Sport Utility,
Cars Award 2004
AutoPacific
USA
Santa Fe - Total Quality Award: Best Small SUV Ownership Experience,
Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Santa Fe - Total Value Award: Best Small SUV Ownership Experience,
Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Sonata - Recommended Vehicle , Cars Award 2004
Consumer Guide
USA
Sonata - Initial Quality Study: Highest ranked entry midsize car,
Cars Award 2004
JD Power & Associates
USA
Sonata - Total Quality Award: Best Compact Car Ownership Experience,
Cars Award 2004
Strategic Vision
USA
Elantra - Vehicle Satisfaction Awards: 1st place [tied] Compact Car,
Cars Award 2003
AutoPacific
USA
Getz - Best Small Car , Cars Award 2003
Australia's Best Cars
Australia
Getz - Most Affordable Light Car to Own and Run , Cars Award 2003
NRMA Motoring & Services
Australia
Santa Fe - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Mid-Size Sport Utility,
Cars Award 2002
AutoPacific
USA
Accent - Australia's Best Small Car , Cars Award 2001
Australia’s Best Cars Awards
Australia
Santa Fe - Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction: Compact Sport Utility,
Cars Award 2001
AutoPacific
USA
Accent - Australia's Best Small Car , Cars Award 2000
Australia’s Best Cars Awards
Australia