How Reliable & Safe are Hyundai?
Since the company's inception in late 1967, Hyundai has went from relatively unknown to a leading automaker in the U.S. that has earned a reputation for being an automaker that consistently produces dependable vehicles. But is there merit to this opinion that so many people in the automotive industry seem to share? In one word, yes!
Hyundai Motor Company has achieved this level of notoriety by building safe cars that drivers can count on mile after mile, and Hyundai continues to improve the dependability of its vehicles with each newly released model year to a point where Hyundai is now exceeding Toyota, Honda, and other brands known for their reliability.
This philosophy of building upon an already proven method is an integral part of how every Hyundai is built. And today we are going to examine the secret to Hyundai's success for making the most dependable cars on the road.
Hyundai Safety Feature Overview
Hyundai Rear Backup Camera
Lane Keep Assist & Blind Spot Monitoring
Hyundai Awards for Quality, Reliability, Safety, & Low Cost-to-Own
The proof of reliability is in the data. From budget-friendly compacts like the Elantra to flashier modern SUVs like the Palisade, Hyundai takes great care to ensure that every vehicle in its lineup is a great buy for drivers. Reliability, safety, and a low cost-to-own are Hyundai's keys to quality and why more and more Hyundai buyers are sticking to the brand. Those commitments to Hyundai quality are paying off with great results from consumer data measuring the amount of repairs, cost-to-own, and crash test results.
WhatCar Reliability Survey
Hyundai scored a95.7% on the 2019 WhatCar reliability survey andis again ranked as a top 10 most-reliable global automaker.Please seehttps://www.whatcar.com/news/2019-what-car-reliability-survey-brands/n20069for details.
J.D. Power Initial Quality Study:
Based on consumer surveys, J.D. Power Ranks Hyundai Motor Group's brands as the Highest in Initial Quality. Hyundai Motor Group brands were 10 points better than the nearest other brand for the least amount of repairs required in the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. Please see https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2019-initial-quality-study-iqs for details.
Hyundai's 13 2019 IIHS Top Safety Picks:
The IIHS has selected 13 new 2019 Hyundai vehicles as Top Safety Picks. 12 of the 13 selections were given the highest Top Safety Pick Plus rating. Please see https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks/2019/all/hyundai for details.
KBB 5-Year Cost-to-Own Best Brand 2018
Kelley Blue Book has rated Hyundai as the brand with the lowest cost-to-own. This award recognizes Hyundai vehicles as being fuel-efficient, dependable, and affordable. KBB combines MPG, repair costs, and purchase price to determine overall ownership costs. Please see https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/5-year-cost-to-own-awards/best-brand-2018/ for details.
In short, the proof of Hyundai's reliability, safety, and value comes not only from the people who drive them, but from the accolades the automaker has received from the automotive industry's most trusted resources.
"Last year was the first year we hit No. 1 in all these: safety, quality, value. And why are these three things important? It's what made the J3 the J3. And isn't that what we've been trying to do the whole time? To chase the Japanese?"
-Dean Evans, Hyundai Chief Marketing Officer
Hyundai's Lineup & Their List of Achievements
While Hyundai has nearly 20vehicles in their lineup, all enjoying coverage by America's Best Warranty, the entire picture of Hyundai's reliabilitybegins to come into focus by taking a look at four of the most popular models.
The Sonata is Hyundai's most recognizable sedan that has been rewarded for bothsafety, design, and value by institutions like the Insurance Institute forHighway Safety, J.D. Power, and Kelley Blue Book.
Similarly, the Santa Fe, Tucson, and Kona are some of the best-selling and most innovative SUVs on the market. Even though buying acar for the family can be a difficult decision, Hyundai makes it easy forshoppers to justify the expense since they are engineered to keep everybodyinside the cabin safe, have a low cost-to-own, and offer long-lasting value as a dependable vehicle.
Take a look for yourself belowto see what types of awards Hyundai has received over the past few years.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a Reliable SUV?
- Highest Ranked Midsize SUV in Long-Term Quality by J.D. Power*
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Highest Ranked Midsize SUV in Initial Quality by J.D. Power*
- 2016-2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+*
- 2020 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating*
- Best Family Car of 2019 by Kelley Blue Book*
- 2019 Santa Fe has the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own in its class by Kelley Blue Book*
- SANTA FE named Best 3-Row SUV for the Money by U.S. News & World Report for the third straight year*
- America's Best Warranty: 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Warranty*
Please see Hyundai Santa Fe Awards for More Details.
Is the Hyundai Kona a Reliable Electric Vehicle?
- IIHS Top Safety Pick All 3 Years Model Launch**
- 2020 Kona awarded a 2020 NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
- 2019 Edmunds Editors' Choice Award for Best Electric Vehicle
- 2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™
- 2018 Kona named one of the 10 Coolest New Cars Under $20,000 by KBB.com
- Hyundai Kona Electric named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2019
- America's Best Warranty 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Coverage
Please seeHyundai Kona Awards for More Details.
Is the Hyundai Tucson a Reliable SUV?
- 2016-2019IIHS Top Safety Pick+***
- "MostDependable Small SUV" in 2018 by J.D. Power***
- "HighestRanked Small SUV in Initial Quality" by J.D. Power***
- 2018NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating***
- 2016Tucson named "Best Compact SUV for the Money" by U.S News & WorldReport***
- America's Best Warranty - 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Warranty***
Please see Hyundai Tuscon Awards for More Details.
Is the Hyundai Sonata a Reliable Car?
- IIHS Top Safety Pick 6 Years In a Row
- 2019 Hyundai Sonata named 10 Best Sedan Under $30,000 by KBB.com
- 2018NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
- "A2017 GOOD DESIGN™ Award" from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum ofArchitecture and Design
- Sonata named a Best Bet for 2016 by The Car Book
- America's Best Warranty: 10-Year/100,000 Mile Limited Coverage
Please seeHyundai Sonata Awards page for more details.
If You Can Take One Thing Away...
When it comes to finding a safevehicle that you can own for years and pass it on to someone in your familylong after you've made your last car payment, Hyundai might be the brand foryou. If you are not easily influenced by top-tier luxury names and would prefera lower cost of ownership and less money spent on service, Hyundai isdefinitely for you.
The newest 2019 and 2020Hyundai models have taken everything they've learned in the automaker's 50+years of history to make reliable, modern vehicles that are fairly priced. Whenyou couple these factors with America's Best Warranty and a three-day worry-freeexchange, you can feel great about making the decision to drive a Hyundai.
The phrase, "the proof is inthe pudding" might be a call back to only being able to judge something afteryou've tried it. Hyundai's warranty is so focused on ensuring the customer'ssatisfaction that this idiom may just switch out "pudding" for "Hyundai" as theautomaker continues to build dependable cars at no risk for the drivers.
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