Hyundai Motor Models Recognized at 2022 Newsweek Autos Awards

Hyundai Motor has won an array of accolades at the 2022 Newsweek Autos awards. 

“Our three brands – Hyundai, Kia and Genesis – consistently offer products with class-leading design, innovation, quality and performance, and we are delighted to have this recognized by Newsweek,” said Chung Kook Park, President and Head of R&D Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “In the midst of the transformation to a new era of mobility, our core aim remains delivery of vehicles that offer our customers an unrivalled combination of appeal and real-world usability.”

Hyundai Motor was recognized as the winner in three categories of the 2022 Newsweek Autos awards. The stylish Kona subcompact SUV was awarded the ‘Best Small SUV’, while the Santa Cruz sport adventure vehicle was deemed the ‘Best Small Pickup’. Hyundai was also selected as the ‘Best Brand for Your Buck’, thanks to its high product quality and generous offering of premium features across all models. 

The 2022 Newsweek Autos awards highlight the industry's best in 25 individual vehicle and brand categories. Some 150 vehicles were considered for awards and ranked by the highly experienced Newsweek judging panel against competitors in their respective categories based on drive impressions, features, and specifications. Winners were selected through the awarding of a combination of points – with part of the score considering objective features and specifications, and the remainder focusing on subjective drive impressions.