Hyundai Azera Earns AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award
The 2016 Hyundai Azera earned a top spot in the large car category in AutoPacific’s 20th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs).
“With many options in the large car category, we are proud the Azera got the vote from consumers themselves for meeting their wants and needs,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.
The VSAs are based on survey responses from more than 65,000 owners of new 2015 and 2016 model-year cars and light trucks. The annual survey measures 50 separate vehicle attributes. These awards identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market and are an industry benchmark which measures how pleased owners are with their new vehicle.
The 2016 Azera represents an advanced approach to the traditional premium sedan segment by delivering a powerful yet efficient powertrain, modern design and luxury features with Hyundai’s consistently strong value proposition, the company said. Azera continues to offer customers the highest levels of luxury, performance and efficiency, all brought together in an innovative design.
2016 Hyundai Tucson Only Small SUV to Receive Good Driver/Passenger Ratings in IIHS Crash Tests
The Hyundai Tucson SUV is the only vehicle in the small SUV category to receive good ratings for both driver and passenger in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) small-overlap crash test ratings.
“At Hyundai, we continually strive to provide outstanding passenger safety to our customers, regardless of vehicle size or price,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America.
For 2016, new, advanced safety technologies such as AEB with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning system, blind spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, lane change assist, backup warning sensors and standard rearview camera are offered on the Tucson. Over 50% of the Tuscon’s structure is composed of advanced high-strength steel, making the shell stiffer and lighter.
The steel unibody has integrated crumple zones and a high-tensile front subframe designed to work together to reduce the forces that typically reach the passenger compartment. The center pillars serve as the anchors of a ring structure which improves overall side structure stiffness while also creating more room for the door armrest and seat. All four doors also have internal guard beams to protect passengers in a side-impact collision.
