Hyundai Awards & Achievements
How a revolution in quality takes shape, and pays off.

Since its inception in Canada in 1983, Hyundai has been known for building affordable cars that offer great value. Equally important is our unwavering commitment to quality, and this commitment has been paying off with Hyundai winning award after award from consumers and critics alike for the quality of its vehicles. In fact, Hyundai now consistently ranks among the industry’s top performing automakers in product quality.

But don’t just listen to what we have to say. See what the experts think…

Recent Awards

• 2018 SANTA FE – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2018 SONATA – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ & NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• IONIQ – WINS 2017 GREEN GOOD DESIGN AWARD™
• SONATA – NAMED BEST SEDAN ON PARENTS MAGAZINE AND EDMUNDS LIST OF 10 BEST FAMILY CARS OF 2017
• SANTA FE – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• ELANTRA – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• TUCSON – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
• SANTA FE SPORT – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
• SONATA – 2017 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
• SANTA FE – 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• ELANTRA – 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• 2017 SONATA – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2017 TUCSON – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2017 SANTA FE SPORT – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• SANTA FE SPORT – 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• IONIQ – WINS A PRESTIGIOUS 2016 RED DOT DESIGN AWARD.
• TUCSON – WINS MOTORWEEK’S 2016 DRIVERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST SMALL UTILITY.
• SONATA – NAMED A 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• TUCSON – NAMED A 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• GENESIS – NAMED A 2016 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• 2015 VELOSTER – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2015 TUCSON – “HIGHEST RANKED SMALL SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY.” (J.D. Power)
• GENESIS – 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• 2015 SONATA – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• SONATA – NAMED A 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK
• GENESIS – HIGHER RESIDUAL VALUE THAN ANY OTHER PREMIUM FULLSIZE CAR ACCORDING TO ALG
• 2015 ELANTRA – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2015 SONATA – 2014 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
• 2015 VELOSTER TURBO – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2015 SONATA HYBRID – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2015 SANTA FE SPORT – NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
• 2015 Genesis – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2014 Santa Fe – 2014 Top Pick, SUV/Crossover Category – Autos.ca
• 2014 Elantra – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2014 Elantra – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2014 Elantra GT – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2014 Santa Fe Sport – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2014 Sonata – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2014 Sonata Hybrid – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Genesis – Highest ranked midsize premium car in initial quality – J.D. Power
• 2013 Elantra – Total Value Award, Small Car – Strategic Vision
• 2013 Equus – Total Value Award, Luxury Car – Strategic Vision
• 2013 Genesis Coupe – Total Value Award, Premium Coupe – Strategic Vision
• 2013 Sonata – Total Value Award, Mid-Size Car – Strategic Vision
• 2013 Genesis – Best Retained Value Award, Full-Size Car – Canadian Black Book
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T -2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2013 Elantra GT – Best New Small Car (over $21,000) – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T – Best New SUV ($35,000-$60,000) – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport – One of the 10 Best Interiors – Ward’s
• 2013 Elantra – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2013 Equus – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2013 Genesis – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2013 Tucson – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2013 Elantra – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Elantra GT – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Sonata – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Sonata Hybrid – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport – 5-Star Overall Crash Safety Rating – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• 2013 Elantra – Top Pick, Compacts – Autos.ca
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport – Top Pick, CUV/SUV Low – Autos.ca
• 2013 Accent -2013 Subcompact Car of the Year – Auto123.com
• 2013 Elantra -2013 Compact Car of the Year – Auto123.com
• 2013 Santa Fe Sport -2013 Compact Utility Vehicle of the Year – Auto123.com
• 2012 Accent -One of the 10 Best Interiors – Ward’s
• 2012 Elantra – 2012 North American Car of the Year – North American Car of the Year (NACOTY)
• 2012 Elantra – Canadian Car of the Year – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2012 Veloster – Best New Design – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2012 Accent – Best New Small Car under $21,000 – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2012 Elantra – Best New Small Car over $21,000 – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2012 Veloster – Best New Sports/Performance Car under $50,000 – Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC)
• 2012 Elantra – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Equus – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Genesis – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Santa Fe – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Sonata – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Tucson – Top Safety Pick – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
• 2012 Accent – 2012 Subcompact Car of the Year – Auto123.com
• 2012 Elantra – 2012 Compact Car of the Year – Auto123.com