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Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Hyundai Elantra Named 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money by Cars.com
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has been awarded the 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money and winner of the compact car segment by Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has been awarded Best Hybrid for the midsize SUV category. To qualify, any hybrid vehicle that allows shoppers to pay the least for the most mileage, barring all other considerations, was included in the evaluation. devised an efficiency-cost rating to determine if a hybrid vehicle's added expense is worth the cash for buyers. This list includes model-year 2025 hybrids without a plug, and vehicle equipment levels, quality judgments, cost of car ownership or any variances from EPA mileage estimates were not factors. 'As consumers evaluate the optimal solution for eco-friendly vehicles, Hyundai provides a wide range of product platforms and several propulsion systems,' said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. 'Receiving recognition for the best hybrid vehicle overall and in two categories by exemplifies Hyundai's proficiency in alternative propulsion technologies and highlights the value of hybrid vehicles.' 'Hyundai stands out in this year's rankings thanks to vehicles that pair high mpg ratings with competitive pricing — the two key metrics in our value-based methodology,' says Jennifer Geiger, News Editor. 'The 2025 Elantra Hybrid tops our list with the highest efficiency-cost rating of any vehicle analyzed, which is why it's named Best Hybrid Car for the Money. The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid also earns its win for Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUV for the Money by delivering strong fuel economy and pricing. Rugged styling and three-row versatility are just icing on the cake,' said Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief, The Elantra Hybrid Blue offers segment-leading EPA estimated up to 54 MPG combined1 and the 2025 Elantra lineup also introduces a new SEL Sport trim available with ICE or hybrid powertrains. Fuel-efficient power for both city commutes and outdoor adventures, the Santa Fe HEV is available on the SEL, Limited and/or Calligraphy trims for either FWD or AWD. In April 2025, Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales rose by 46 percent, marking their best HEV month ever. The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV also achieved retail and total sales records. About Cars Commerce Cars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry. The Company simplifies everything about car buying and selling with powerful products, solutions and AI-driven technologies that span pretail, retail and post-sale activities – enabling more efficient and profitable retail operations. The Cars Commerce platform is organized around four industry-leading brands: the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site award-winning technology and digital retail technology and marketing services from Dealer Inspire, essential trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, and exclusive in-market media solutions from the Cars Commerce Media Network. Learn more at 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 and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 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 Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Elantra Named 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money by Cars.com
Hyundai Elantra lands overall winner and Best Hybrid for compact car awards Santa Fe Hybrid awarded Best Hybrid in midsize SUV category Nine categories assessed by experts FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has been awarded the 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money and winner of the compact car segment by Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has been awarded Best Hybrid for the midsize SUV category. To qualify, any hybrid vehicle that allows shoppers to pay the least for the most mileage, barring all other considerations, was included in the evaluation. devised an efficiency-cost rating to determine if a hybrid vehicle's added expense is worth the cash for buyers. This list includes model-year 2025 hybrids without a plug, and vehicle equipment levels, quality judgments, cost of car ownership or any variances from EPA mileage estimates were not factors. "As consumers evaluate the optimal solution for eco-friendly vehicles, Hyundai provides a wide range of product platforms and several propulsion systems," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Receiving recognition for the best hybrid vehicle overall and in two categories by exemplifies Hyundai's proficiency in alternative propulsion technologies and highlights the value of hybrid vehicles." "Hyundai stands out in this year's rankings thanks to vehicles that pair high mpg ratings with competitive pricing — the two key metrics in our value-based methodology," says Jennifer Geiger, News Editor. "The 2025 Elantra Hybrid tops our list with the highest efficiency-cost rating of any vehicle analyzed, which is why it's named Best Hybrid Car for the Money. The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid also earns its win for Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUV for the Money by delivering strong fuel economy and pricing. Rugged styling and three-row versatility are just icing on the cake," said Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief, The Elantra Hybrid Blue offers segment-leading EPA estimated up to 54 MPG combined1 and the 2025 Elantra lineup also introduces a new SEL Sport trim available with ICE or hybrid powertrains. Fuel-efficient power for both city commutes and outdoor adventures, the Santa Fe HEV is available on the SEL, Limited and/or Calligraphy trims for either FWD or AWD. In April 2025, Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales rose by 46 percent, marking their best HEV month ever. The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV also achieved retail and total sales records. About Cars CommerceCars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry. The Company simplifies everything about car buying and selling with powerful products, solutions and AI-driven technologies that span pretail, retail and post-sale activities – enabling more efficient and profitable retail operations. The Cars Commerce platform is organized around four industry-leading brands: the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site award-winning technology and digital retail technology and marketing services from Dealer Inspire, essential trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, and exclusive in-market media solutions from the Cars Commerce Media Network. Learn more at Hyundai Motor AmericaHyundai 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 and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 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 Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok 1 Segment comparison based on [primary/secondary] [class definition/segmentation-e.g., sub-compact SUV] competitors as defined by Hyundai Motor America. Competitors within this class are the [List MAKE MODEL of competitors in segment]. Claim based on comparison of specifications on manufacturer websites.2025 Elantra Hybrid Blue: 51 City/58 Hwy/54 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. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking February 2025 Sales
Total sales increased 3%; fifth consecutive month of best-ever total sales Santa Fe HEV, Tucson and Ioniq 6 hit February records Electrified sales up 35%; HEV sales jump 57%; EV sales Increased 6% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 62,032 units, a 3% increase compared with February 2024. This was the best February in Hyundai's history, a record fifth consecutive month setting total sales records. All time total sales records in February were set for Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson (+2%) and IONIQ 6 (+12%). Total sales of hybrid electric vehicles jumped 57%, while total electrified sales grew by 35%. 'This was the best ever February for Hyundai in total sales and the fifth consecutive month of total sales records driven by our volume leader Tucson and continued growth in EVs and hybrids,' said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. 'I expect our strong and diverse product line-up will propel us to further gains in market share and deliver on customer demand.' February Total Sales Summary February Product and Corporate Activities José Muñoz Named 2025 MotorTrend Person of the Year: MotorTrend has named Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz as its 2025 Person of the Year and the highest rank of its 50 person 2025 MotorTrend Power List. Hyundai Motor Group Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Innovation at the California Proving Ground: Hyundai held a celebration event in honor of 20 successful years of quality and performance testing at its California Proving Ground (CPG) in California City, Calif. The $80 million facility, which opened in 2005, has seen more than 5,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles undergo rigorous testing on a variety of roads and in extreme conditions to ensure their quality, durability, reliability, and safety. IONIQ 6 Named the Highest-Ranking Mass-Market BEV in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study: Hyundai continues to raise the bar in electric vehicle innovation and customer satisfaction with the IONIQ 6 sedan recognized as the highest-ranked mass-market battery electric vehicle in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. IONIQ 5 and Kona SUVs Win 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona have been honored with a pair of 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. For the third consecutive year, the IONIQ 5 SUV has claimed Kelley Blue Book's Best Electric Vehicle award, while the Kona has taken home the award for Best Subcompact SUV for the second consecutive year. IONNA Enters National Release Phase: IONNA, the joint venture founded by the world's leading automakers - BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota - announced its transition from public beta to full-scale national release. Hyundai Champions the Joy of Driving in 'Play for the Car' Campaign Featuring the 2025 Sonata Hybrid: Hyundai, in collaboration with its agency Culture Brands, launched 'Play for the Car,' its latest marketing campaign featuring the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The campaign highlights the Sonata Hybrid's sleek design, premium features, and impressive efficiency, making it an ideal choice for today's couples' dynamic, fast-paced lifestyles. IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 By Midwest Automotive Media Association: Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 N has been named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show's opening breakfast. The IONIQ 5 N earned the win on the strength of its high performance and impressive driver engagement. IONIQ 5 N Wins MotorWeek 2025 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Performance Car: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N electric SUV has been named MotorWeek's 2025 Drivers' Choice award for Best Performance Car at a ceremony during the Chicago Auto Show. Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona Named to PARENTS 2025 Best Family Cars Awards: Hyundai's Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona SUV have been recognized in the 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards. Nearly 200 models were assessed, and the list highlights the premier vehicles that stand out to PARENTS' judges for their safety, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Opens $14 Million Care Center for Team Members: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Care Center, a $14 million facility designed to enhance the health and well-being of its team members. IONIQ 5 N TA Spec Sets Fastest EV Record at 'Attack Tsukuba 2025': Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the 'Attack Tsukuba 2025' motorsport event in Japan, February 15. Model Total Sales 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, 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 published economic impact report. For more information, visit
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record-Breaking February 2025 Sales
Total sales increased 3%; fifth consecutive month of best-ever total sales Santa Fe HEV, Tucson and Ioniq 6 hit February records Electrified sales up 35%; HEV sales jump 57%; EV sales Increased 6% FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America reported record-breaking total February sales of 62,032 units, a 3% increase compared with February 2024. This was the best February in Hyundai's history, a record fifth consecutive month setting total sales records. All time total sales records in February were set for Santa Fe HEV (+194%), Tucson (+2%) and IONIQ 6 (+12%). Total sales of hybrid electric vehicles jumped 57%, while total electrified sales grew by 35%. "This was the best ever February for Hyundai in total sales and the fifth consecutive month of total sales records driven by our volume leader Tucson and continued growth in EVs and hybrids," said Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. "I expect our strong and diverse product line-up will propel us to further gains in market share and deliver on customer demand." February Total Sales SummaryFeb-25 Feb-24 % Chg 2025 YTD 2024 YTD % Chg Hyundai 62,032 60,341 +3 % 116,535 107,884 +8 % February Product and Corporate Activities José Muñoz Named 2025 MotorTrend Person of the Year: MotorTrend has named Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz as its 2025 Person of the Year and the highest rank of its 50 person 2025 MotorTrend Power List. Hyundai Motor Group Celebrates 20 Years of Driving Innovation at the California Proving Ground: Hyundai held a celebration event in honor of 20 successful years of quality and performance testing at its California Proving Ground (CPG) in California City, Calif. The $80 million facility, which opened in 2005, has seen more than 5,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles undergo rigorous testing on a variety of roads and in extreme conditions to ensure their quality, durability, reliability, and safety. IONIQ 6 Named the Highest-Ranking Mass-Market BEV in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study: Hyundai continues to raise the bar in electric vehicle innovation and customer satisfaction with the IONIQ 6 sedan recognized as the highest-ranked mass-market battery electric vehicle in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. IONIQ 5 and Kona SUVs Win 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kona have been honored with a pair of 2025 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards. For the third consecutive year, the IONIQ 5 SUV has claimed Kelley Blue Book's Best Electric Vehicle award, while the Kona has taken home the award for Best Subcompact SUV for the second consecutive year. IONNA Enters National Release Phase: IONNA, the joint venture founded by the world's leading automakers - BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota - announced its transition from public beta to full-scale national release. Hyundai Champions the Joy of Driving in "Play for the Car" Campaign Featuring the 2025 Sonata Hybrid: Hyundai, in collaboration with its agency Culture Brands, launched "Play for the Car," its latest marketing campaign featuring the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The campaign highlights the Sonata Hybrid's sleek design, premium features, and impressive efficiency, making it an ideal choice for today's couples' dynamic, fast-paced lifestyles. IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 By Midwest Automotive Media Association: Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 N has been named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show's opening breakfast. The IONIQ 5 N earned the win on the strength of its high performance and impressive driver engagement. IONIQ 5 N Wins MotorWeek 2025 Drivers' Choice Award for Best Performance Car: Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N electric SUV has been named MotorWeek's 2025 Drivers' Choice award for Best Performance Car at a ceremony during the Chicago Auto Show. Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona Named to PARENTS 2025 Best Family Cars Awards: Hyundai's Santa Fe Hybrid and Kona SUV have been recognized in the 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards. Nearly 200 models were assessed, and the list highlights the premier vehicles that stand out to PARENTS' judges for their safety, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Opens $14 Million Care Center for Team Members: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the grand opening of its new Care Center, a $14 million facility designed to enhance the health and well-being of its team members. IONIQ 5 N TA Spec Sets Fastest EV Record at 'Attack Tsukuba 2025': Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) performance, achieving the fastest lap time by an EV at the 'Attack Tsukuba 2025' motorsport event in Japan, February 15. Model Total Sales Vehicles Feb-25 Feb-24 % Chg 2025 YTD 2024 YTD % Chg Elantra 10,163 8,432 +21 % 19,029 15,332 +24 % Ioniq 5 2,442 1,996 +22 % 4,692 3,461 +36 % Ioniq 6 1,012 902 +12 % 1,883 1,662 +13 % Kona 5,629 7,024 -20 % 9,994 13,601 -27 % Nexo 0 11 -100 % 0 34 -100 % Palisade 7,806 7,832 -0 % 14,493 15,470 -6 % Santa Cruz 1,938 2,568 -25 % 3,724 5,055 -26 % Santa Fe 9,562 9,239 +3 % 17,858 15,260 +17 % Sonata 5,334 4,379 +22 % 10,091 7,500 +35 % Tucson 16,317 15,999 +2 % 31,342 27,115 +16 % Venue 1,829 1,959 -7 % 3,429 3,394 +1 % 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, 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 published economic impact report. For more information, visit Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyundai Motor America Sign in to access your portfolio
