Hyundai Kia Motors Wins 7 Categories at U.S. Kelley Blue Book 'Best Buy Award'

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motor Each Win Triple Crowns... Genesis GV80 Also Makes the List

Kia Seltos (Photo by Kia)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Hyundai Kia Motors has been honored with the '2021 Best Buy Award' selected by the U.S. automotive evaluation agency Kelley Blue Book.

Hyundai Kia Motors announced on the 10th that it won awards in a total of seven categories at the 2021 Best Buy Awards: three categories for Hyundai, three for Kia, and one for Genesis. Kelley Blue Book test-drives hundreds of new cars in the U.S. and comprehensively evaluates factors such as vehicle price, five-year operating costs, residual value, and manufacturer quality reputation including warranties to select the 'Best New Model' and 'Best Buy' models in 16 vehicle segments.

First, the grand prize for Best New Model was awarded to Kia's Seltos. The Seltos also earned the Best Buy model title in the subcompact SUV segment, achieving a double crown. Kia proved its competitiveness in three categories with the Telluride winning in the midsize SUV 3-row segment.

Hyundai also secured three awards with the Elantra (compact car), Santa Fe (midsize SUV 2-row), and Kona Electric (electric vehicle). Genesis earned the honor with its brand's first SUV, the GV80, winning in the midsize luxury SUV segment.

Olavici Boil, Vice President of Product Planning and Mobility Strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, said, "We are very pleased to win in three categories from Kelley Blue Book with the Kona Electric, Elantra, and new Santa Fe," adding, "This award reflects Hyundai's vision of 'Progress for Humanity.'"

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