Hyundai Motor Group GV80, G80, Avante Named Finalists for 'North American Car of the Year'

3 Models Among a Total of 9 Candidate Groups

Genesis GV80 (Photo by Genesis) [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Hyundai Motor Group has taken another step closer to winning the 'North American Car of the Year' award this year.

On the 18th, Hyundai Motor Group announced that three models?Genesis GV80, Genesis G80, and Hyundai Elantra (domestic name Avante)?have been named finalists for the '2021 North American Car of the Year.' The final nominees for the North American Car of the Year are selected in three categories: passenger cars, utilities, and trucks, with three models chosen in each category. Hyundai Motor Group has claimed one-third of the total nine finalists.

In the passenger car category, two models, Genesis G80 and Hyundai Elantra, are competing against the Nissan Sentra. In the utility category, which features competition among sport utility vehicle (SUV) models, the finalists include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Land Rover Defender, and Genesis GV80.

If Hyundai Motor Group wins the final award this year, it will set a record of winning the North American Car of the Year for three consecutive years. Last year, Kia Telluride won the '2020 North American Car of the Year,' and in 2019, Genesis G70 (passenger car) and Hyundai Kona (utility) were honored with the award.

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