February Product and Corporate Activities of the Hyundai
2020 IIHS TOP Safety Picks
Hyundai tied for the most combined 2020 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK-rated vehicles in the entire industry.
Hyundai Motor America offers 9 models at the U.S. market that were marked as the safety. You can find more information about model modifications on the company's official website, but we will list these nine models with IIHS Awards:
Hyundai Kona, Tucson, Palisade, Santa Fe, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata, Camry and Accord.
Chicago Auto Show 2020
At the 2020 Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced the all-new segment-busting Sonata Hybrid and provided more details on its new Complimentary Maintenance
2020 Sonata Hybrid has a Blue Trim level in a fuel-economy parameter which has 2 mpg combined fuel economy rating and 686 miles of driving range in EPA. What is more, the environmentally friendly factor of this car has enhanced the effect by solar roof system. It increases the driving range up to 700 miles per year. Also, active shift control technology makes shifts 30% faster and smoother. The Sonata Hybrid has 2.0L I4 GDI engine with 150 HP and 139 Ib-ft with 39kW electric motor powered by 51 hp, Moreover, internal competitors of the model are 2020 Hyundai Camry and 2020 Accord.
Complimentary Maintenance is a new special offer for the company. Hyundai Motor America currently provides free service for three years with the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai 2020 model year car. Hyundai's free maintenance program includes changing oil and filters and rotating tires at regular factory intervals for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
DOE Partnership Expansion
Hyundai Motor Company expanded its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its support of the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program, including providing the agency with five NEXO fuel cell vehicles. In the long term, this cooperation will lead to effective development in the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Palisade Wins Coveted Cars.com “Best of 2020” Award
The 2020 Palisade was named the winner of the coveted “Best of 2020” award and as the winner of the 2020 3-Row SUV Challenge from the third-party automotive experts at Cars.com. The car itself has good characteristics, although it can not boast of any super innovative solutions. On the other hand, this is exactly what makes it special.
2020 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards
The 2020 Sonata and Palisade were both awarded 2020 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards in their respective categories. The Hyundai Sonata was the winner of the Best Family Sedan and the Hyundai Palisade shared honours in the Best Large Utility category.
Long-Term Ownership Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book
The 2020 Elantra, Santa Fe and Venue were all recipients of 2020 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Award for the compact car, mid-size 2-row crossover and subcompact crossover segments, respectively. The evaluation categories include seven factors: depreciation, expected fuel costs, financial and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and government fees.
Sonata ALG Redesign of the Year
The all-new 2020 Sonata was named Redesign of the Year by ALG.