Hyundai Celebrates Quadruple Victory At The 2024 Auto Express New Car Awards

Published: Friday, July 5, 2024, 6:06 [IST]

The Hyundai TUCSON has been named Best Mid-Size SUV at the 2024 Auto Express New Car Awards, leading a group of four Hyundai models that received top honours. The awards ceremony took place at Dartmouth House in London’s Mayfair, highlighting the widespread appeal of Hyundai's diverse range of vehicles.

Auto Express is a prominent UK car news and reviews publication, both in print and online. Its New Car Awards, established in 1993, are judged by experienced road testers who evaluate cars based on real-world buyer needs across 25 categories. This year marks the fourth consecutive win for the TUCSON as Best Mid-Size SUV, with starting prices from £32,000.

The Hyundai KONA Electric was awarded Best Small Company Car, following its overall Car of the Year win in 2023. Judges praised its sharp design and affordability, with prices starting at £34,995. The IONIQ 5 N also continued its success streak by being named Best Performance Car.

Paul Barker, Auto Express Editor, commented on Hyundai's achievements: "With Hyundai, the variety impresses as much as the quality – to be top of the list in so many different areas of the market illustrates the breadth of ability across the company’s line-up."

The Hyundai i10 retained its title as Best City Car due to its smart styling, generous features, and reasonable pricing. Available from £16,030, it continues to attract buyers in the city car segment. This model's consistent performance underscores Hyundai's strength in producing reliable and appealing small cars.

Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, stated: "Winning four major awards from a title as respected as Auto Express underlines yet again what a compelling line-up of cars Hyundai has to offer customers in the UK."

Performance and Innovation

The IONIQ 5 N’s accolade adds to its impressive list of awards. It has already been named 2024 World Performance Car by World Car Awards and 2023 Car of the Year by TopGear.com. Priced from £65,000, this EV integrates motorsport-bred technologies for maximum driving enjoyment.

Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967 and operates in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees. The company is committed to tackling real-world mobility challenges through advanced technologies like robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

Hyundai's European Presence

Hyundai Motor Europe HQ was established in 2000 in Offenbach, Germany. It oversees vehicle sales in 47 European countries through 2,279 outlets. In early 2023, zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles made up around 16.1% of their European sales.

In the UK since 1982, Hyundai has one of the youngest product ranges among manufacturers. Almost all models are less than a year old as of February 2024. The company is a pioneer in zero-emission mobility with award-winning models like IONIQ 5 and KONA Electric.

Hyundai Motor UK's sales grew by 8.3% year-on-year during 2023, selling 87,100 vehicles in total for that year. The TUCSON led this surge as both the best-selling Hyundai model and the second best-selling hybrid in the UK.

For more information about Hyundai’s award-winning range of cars available in the UK or globally visit their official websites.