Hyundai’s Range of Awards
Hyundai designs and builds cars to meet drivers’ needs for today and tomorrow. Our cars are a result of some of the highest levels of research and development investment in the automotive world.
Hyundai are proud of awards which recognise leading performance in key areas of design, function, safety and value. 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.
Once again, the exceptional quality and brilliant value offered by Hyundai have ensured success in the prestigious 2012 Australia’s Best Car Awards in a range of categories.
- Australia’s Best SUV Over $40,000 - Santa Fe Elite.
- Australia’s Best Small Car Under $35,000 - i30 Active.
- Australia’s Best People Mover - iMax CRDi.
Take a look at our complete list of achievements.
Elantra - Car of the Year 2012
Behind the Wheel
Australia
iLoad - Recommended Cars 2012 - Tradie
Motoring.com.au
Australia
Santa Fe - Recommended Cars 2012 - Family Car over $30K
Motoring.com.au
Australia
i30 - Reccomended Cars 2012 - Family Car under $30K
Motoring.com.au
Australia
i30 Active CRDi - 2012 Gold Star Cars - Small under $25k
Wheels
Australia
i30SX 1.6L 4sp 5dr Auto Hatch- Vehicle Operating Costs (Small car segment)
RAC, RAA, RACQ
Australia
Santa Fe SLX CRDi 6sp 2.2L manual - Vehicle Operating Costs Survey
(SUV Med under $50k)
NRMA
Australia
Veloster 1.6L 6sp dual clutch auto - Vehicle Operating Costs Survey
(Sports Performance under $80k)
NRMA
Australia
i30cw SLX CRDi 4sp 1.6L auto - Vehicle Operating Costs (Small car over $30k)
NRMA
Australia
Accent Active CRDi 4sp 1.6L auto - Vehicle Operating Costs Survey
(Light car over $20k)
NRMA
Australia
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