Hyundai Motor Group Wins Most 'Best Cars for Teens' in U.S

Jun 03, 2025

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Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 3rd (Tue) that it has been selected in seven categories of 12 categories, including four out of eight new car categories and three out of four used car categories, in the "Best Cars for Teens" organized by U.S. News & World Report.

This is the largest selection based on the automobile group, and Hyundai Motor Group has recorded the highest number of awards for four consecutive years since 2022, proving the world's highest level of vehicle safety and economic feasibility.

In addition, the award for the best vehicle for teenagers is significant in that the positive experience of first-time car customers can lead to loyal potential customers in the long run.




Hyundai Motor's Avante (local name Elantra) was selected as the best car in the $25,000 to $30,000 price range, Tucson's best SUV in the $25,000 to $30,000 price range, and Tucson Hybrid was selected as the best SUV in the $30,000 to $35,000 price range, while Kia was selected as the best SUV in the $20,000 to $25,000 price range.

In the used car category, the 2022 Avante Hybrid was selected as the best compact car, the 2022 Tucson Hybrid as the best compact SUV, and the 2022 Santa Fe Hybrid as the best medium-sized SUV.

In particular, Hyundai Motor's Tucson was honored as the best SUV in the $25,000 to $30,000 price range for the fourth consecutive year from 2022.




The best vehicles for teenagers will be selected by comprehensively evaluating various factors such as ▲reliability ▲collision safety ▲advanced driver assistance system ▲industry experts' favorable reviews, and ▲safety ▲low maintenance cost ▲ positive expert evaluation among 2020-2022 models in the used vehicle sector.

"This award means trust beyond just comparing specifications," said Olabisi Boyle, executive director of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor's North American subsidiary. "Teenagers want style, technology, freedom, parents want safety and reliability, and Hyundai Motor satisfies both."

Zach Doell, U.S. News and World Report vehicle test editor, praised Hyundai Motor Group's most awards show its continued efforts to develop safe and economical vehicles. "This year's award-winning vehicles all have the best crash safety rating and safety system, and provide an app to monitor driving, making parents feel safe."




Hyundai Motor Group proved its excellent marketability in March this year with Hyundai Motor's Tucson in the best subcompact SUV category, Kia Telluride in the best three-row mid-sized SUV category, and EV9 in the best electric vehicle category in the "2025 Best Cars for Families" organized by U.S. News and World Report.

Meanwhile, the U.S. News and World Report is a weekly current affairs magazine that began in 1948 and specializes in ranking research in each field, and its rankings have great influence in the United States, such as being cited in various media.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.