Hyundai Motor Group wins eight 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards

Hyundai Motor Group showcased its product excellence, winning eight awards in the 2023 Best Buy Awards presented by Kelley Blue Book in the U.S.

According to Kelley Blue Book, an American automotive review publication, Hyundai models recognized included the IONIQ 5 as Best New Model, the Santa Fe in the Midsize 2-Row SUV category and the IONIQ 5 in the Electric Vehicle category. Kia models recognized were the Seltos in the Subcompact SUV category, the Telluride in the Midsize 3-Row SUV category and the Sportage in the Plug-in Hybrid category. Genesis models GV70 and GV80 were named Best Subcompact Luxury SUV and Best Midsize Luxury SUV, respectively. The group won top honors in eight of the 19 categories.

Hyundai Motor Group won more awards than any other global automaker, taking home eight honors. The IONIQ 5 was recognized in two categories—Best New Model and Best Electric Vehicle—affirming its status as a top vehicle.

Kelley Blue Book is one of the most trusted automotive review publications among U.S. car buyers. This year, it evaluated more than 100 new 2023 models, assessing vehicle performance, including quality, safety and drivability, as well as ownership costs, to select the best vehicle in each category.

The IONIQ 5, named Best New Model, earned high marks for its futuristic design, ultra-fast charging, spacious interior and driving range of more than 300 miles (482 km).

Jason Allan, senior editor of reviews and ratings at Kelley Blue Book, said, “We were so impressed with the IONIQ 5 that we named it both Best Electric Vehicle and Best New Model of the year. It offers impressive range and technology that consumers expect, along with outstanding value compared with its competitors.”

Named World Car of the Year (WCOTY) earlier this year, the IONIQ 5 recently became the first Korean car to be named Japan’s Import Car of the Year. Its latest win in the U.S. further underscores its commanding presence in the electric vehicle market.

Hyundai Motor Group swept five of the eight SUV categories evaluated by Kelley Blue Book, demonstrating the popularity of its SUVs in the U.S. market.

The Kia Telluride was named Best New Model in Kelley Blue Book’s 2020 Best Buy Awards. This year marks its fourth consecutive win in the Midsize 3-Row SUV category, reaffirming its competitive edge in the segment.

The Hyundai Santa Fe also earned high marks for fuel efficiency, driving performance and refined design, and was named Best Midsize 2-Row SUV for the fourth consecutive year. It was also named Best Family Car last year.

The Kia Sportage won the Plug-in Hybrid category, thanks to competitive features including driver-focused convenience and excellent value. It recently won two honors—Family SUV of the Year and Hybrid Car of the Year—at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards, continuing to earn acclaim worldwide.

The GV70 and GV80 were named Best Subcompact Luxury SUV and Best Midsize Luxury SUV, respectively. Kelley Blue Book praised the GV70’s refined design and powerful performance, and said that although the GV80, Genesis’ first SUV, entered the midsize SUV market relatively late, it has already established itself as a leader.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor Group’s recently launched models continue to earn recognition for their competitiveness and appear regularly on major award lists. They are also receiving favorable reviews in comparison tests by media worldwide, helping the group lead the global market.