Motoring.com.au recommends Hyundai

SYDNEY – Aug 6, 2013: Hyundai has had three of its passenger cars (i30, Santa Fe and iLoad) recognised in the 2013 Motoring.com.au Recommends Awards.

The awards were established in 2012 by the CarSales.com’s editorial brand ‘motoring.com.au’ to recognise the best value vehicles on the market for real-world new-car buyers and consumers. All nominees underwent a comprehensive testing programme considering performance, refinement, handling, fit for purpose, value for money, resale, reliability, warranty and cost of operation.

“It’s always humbling to receive awards based on consumer driven deliverables,” said John Elsworth, COO, Hyundai Motor Company Australia. ‘Having three of our most popular models recognised in these awards confirms our design and engineering teams are delivering vehicles to the market which are impressing both the critics, and most importantly the buyers.”

Making the list for the Family Car <$30k category was the multi-award winning i30 which continues to impress with outstanding value, Euro chic design, economical operation and raft of standard safety features including maximum 5-star ANCAP rating.

The Hyundai Santa Fe was recognised in the highly competitive Family Car >$30k category and was rewarded for offering a package of interior and exterior features coupled with comprehensive on and off road performance, and stylish European design.

When it comes to working vehicles, the Hyundai iLoad is always a solid performer. Offering a multitude of configurations including three or six-seat options, a functional and well-designed load space and cabin with refinements only expected from a sedan..

“The motoring.com crew drive literally hundreds of cars each year -- new releases both local and abroad, seven-day tests and longer term reviews that replicate the ownership experience. We’ve used this knowledge to name our top cars so new-car buyers can short- circuit their research and fast track their buying decisions.” said carsales.com Ltd Editor-In-Chief Mike Sinclair.

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