Hyundai Accent, Santa Fe and Tucson Named Best Cars for Teens Says Magazine
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2019 – The 2019 Hyundai Accent and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe have each been included on the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list while the 2016 Hyundai Tucson earned a spot on the “Best Used Cars for Teens” list.
U.S. News & World Report ranks vehicles based on reliability ratings, crash test scores, available advanced driver assistance features, and top critics recommendations in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings in its price point. The vehicles named as one of the Best New Cars for Teens have the best combination of all those features. In addition, to be named a Best Used Car for Teens, a vehicle must be from the 2014 through 2016 model years and have the best combination of dependability and safety ratings, ownership costs, positive reviews from critics when the vehicles were new, and available technology that can help prevent crashes or lessen their severity.
“At Hyundai we are proud to have three vehicles on “The Best Cars for Teens” lists which demonstrates our dedication to safety technologies and allows parents to be worry free in their choice of vehicles,” says John Simmons, senior group manager, product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “We are happy to have secured three spots on these lists by the reputable U.S. News & World Report by delivering the best combination of reliability, crash protection, and accident avoidance features.”
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe includes Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) as standard. When backing up, the Blind Spot Detection system may warn the driver if vehicles approach from the rear side and may also apply the brakes automatically. In addition, the Santa Fe features Hyundai’s first standard Safe Exit Assist system. Safe Exit Assist uses radar to help detect cars approaching from the rear and cautions passengers looking to exit the vehicle. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe was named a TOP SAFETY PICK+.
The 2019 Hyundai Accent offers a wide array of advanced optional safety technologies to provide another layer of protection for passengers. For example, Accent offers available Forward Collision-avoidance Assist that utilizes a front forward facing radar to help detect a vehicle. 2019 Accent was named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson offered optional advanced safety technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Backup Warning Sensors and a standard rearview camera. In When released, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV was 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.
"The Accent, Santa Fe and Tucson each have strong safety and reliability ratings, as well as some cutting-edge advance driver assistance systems,” says Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News Best Cars. “Hyundai's BlueLink smartphone app on the Accent and Santa Fe is an especially smart feature for parents of teen drivers, as it allows them to monitor some of what their teens do behind the wheel."
Hyundai Reviews 1994-2020
2020
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade First Drive Review by Larry Nutson
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade SUV Review by Martha Hindes
2019
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Limited Review by David Colman
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by David Colman
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate FWD Review by Mark Fulmer
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe by Thom Cannell
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate Review by John Heilig
- 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimatte 2.0t AWD !0 Star Review by David Colman
- 2019 Huyndai Tucson Limited DWD Review by David Colman
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster Review - A GTI Competitor by Thom Cannell
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster N Review by Larry Nutson
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster R Spec - Save The Manuals by Larry Nutson
- 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo by David Colman
2018
- 2018 Hyundai Accent Review by Larry Nutson
- 2018 Hyundai Accent Limited Review by John Heilig
- 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Fun Hatch Review - Save The Manuals by Larry Nutson
- 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Sport Review by Steve Purdy
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review by John Heilig
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata Review by Larry Nutson
- 2018 Hyundai Tuscon Night Edition Road Trip Review by Steve Purdy
2017
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra REview By Thom Cannell by Thom Cannell
- 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Getting Better Alll The Time by Larry Nutson
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra Review Snow Birding In Florida by Thom Cannell
- 2017 Hyunda Santa Fe(s) Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra ECO Review By Larry Nutson by Larry Nutson
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2017 Hyundai ECO and Hybrid Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Ultimate Review by Steve Purdy
- 2017 Hyundai ionic and Hybrid Review By Thom Cannell by Thom Cannell
- 2017 Hyundai Veloster Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Review by John Heilig
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport A New Pocket Rocket by Larry Nutson
- 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport Sedan Heels On Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review by Larry Nutson
- 2017 Hyundai IONIQ Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson Night AWD Review by John Heilig
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Plug In Review by Steve Purdy
2016
- 2015 Hyundai Tucson Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0t Review by Steve Purdy
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Larry Nutson by Larry Nutson
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Thom Cannell by Thom Cannell
- 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by John Heilig
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. New Style, Improved Powertrain Dynamics; Just Plain Better by Thom Cannell
- Hyundai's Hybrid Sonata's Fast, Frugal And Sexy by Thom Cannell
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson Delivering The Good by Thom Cannell
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson Review By Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0t Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson CUV Review by John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2016 Hyundai Tuscon ECO Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
2015
- 2015 Genesis Hyundai's Answer to German Luxury by Thom Cannell
- 2015 Hyunda Genesis Review By Larry Nutson by Larry Nutson
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis V8 AWD Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Limites and 2.0t First Drive Review By Thom Cannell by Thom Cannell
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata - Assembly Line To Test Drive by Larry Nutson
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Initial Impressions by Steve Purdy
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis Take Two In Chicago by Larry Nutson
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Windy City Drive Time Review by Larry Nutson
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport John Heilig Review by John Heilig
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis Review By Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review by Larry Nutson
- 2015 Hyundai Azera Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD Review By John Heilig by Johm Heilig
2014
- 2014 EQUUS A Jewell Of A Luxury Sedan by Michael Bernstein
- 2014 Hyundai i10 First Drive by Henny Hemmes
- 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T by Carey Russ
- 2014 Hyundai Equus Review By Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- 2014 Hyundai EQUUS Review By John Heilig by John Heilig
- 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review By Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- Heels on Wheels 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Review by Katrina Ramser
2013
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe by Thom Cannell
- 2013 Huyndai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review by Thom Cannell
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by Thom Cannell
- 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Review by Carey Russ
- 2013-2012 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review by Carey Russ
- 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ride and Review by Larry Nutson
- 2013 Hyundai Azera Ride and Review by Larry Nutson
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by John Heilig
- 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Review by Carey Russ
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Review by John Heilig
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by Steve Purdy
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by Steve Purdy
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited by John Heilig
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Review by Michael Bernstein
- Driving 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport by Thom Cannell
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Makeover by Thom Cannell
- Smitten By 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT "Shark" by Fireball Tim
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Stretch Review by Martha Hindes
- Heels on Wheels -2013 Hyundai Azera Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Review by Larry Nutson
- First Drive - 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe , Plus Senior Driving Notes by Marty Bernstein
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Review by Steve Purdy
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT Heels on Wheels Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Review by Dan Poler
- 2013 Hyundai Coupe 3.8 Track Review by John Heilig
- 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe LWB Bigger, And Longer, Can be Better! by Thom Cannell
2012
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L R-Spec First Look Review by Thom Cannel
- 2012 Hyundai Accent Review Plus Video by Marty Bernstein
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review +Video by Marty Bernstein
- 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS by John Heilig
- 2012 Hyundai Azera Preview by Thom Cannell
- Heels on Wheels - 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Marty Bernstein
- 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited Sedan Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO by Carey Russ
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review by Carey Russ
- 2012 Hyundai Accent SE Review +VIDEO by Carey Russ
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review - Fun and Funky by Larry Nutson
- Heels on Wheeels: 2012 Hyundai Azera Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0L R-Spec Review by Marty and Michael Bernstein
- Heels on Wheels: 2012 Hyundai Accent Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2012 Hyundai Azera Review by Steve Purdy
- 2012 Hyundai Azera Review by John Heilig
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-spec Review by John Heilig
- Heels on Wheels-2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by John Heilig
- 2012 Hyundai Accent Ride and Review by Larry Nutson
- 2012 Hyundai Veloster Review - Fun and Funky by Larry Nutson
- 2012 Hyunbdai Accent First Drive and Review by Steve Purdy with Thom Cannell
2011
- 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review by Steve Purdy
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Review by Steve Purdy
- 2009 LA Auto Show: The 2011 Hyundai Sonata: The New Standard for Midsize Sedans
- Hyundai Announces Pricing for the All-New 2011 Sonata
- NADAguides.com Awards 2011 Hyundai Sonata 'Car of the Month' for March
- Hyundai Introduces Web Savvy Consumers to 2011 Sonata Through 'Uncensored' Facebook Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Hyundai Going (Way) Up-Market
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited Review
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Earns Top Safety Rating From NHTSA
- Update: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Earns Top Safety Rating From NHTSA
- Hyundai: We're more American than Detroit
- 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Highlights
- Preview of Hyundai's Crown Jewel: 2011 Equus
- 2011 Hyundai Elantra - First Drive Press Preview by Steve Purdy
- 2011 Hyundai Elantra Review by Marty Bernstein
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo; Who Wants a V6? by Thom Cannell
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by Marty Bernstein
- 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track Review by Carey Russ
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid = Thom Cannel Review by Thom Cannel
- 2011 Hyundai Azera LImited by John Heilig
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review - Video Enhanced by John Heilig
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review - Video Enhanced by John Heilig
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Review - What's Not To Like? by Larry Nutson
- 2011 Hyunda Sonata Heels on Wheels Reviews by Katrina Ramser
- Heels on Wheels - 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2011 Hyundai Equus Review by Marty Bernstein
- More than 200,000 Hyundai Sonata Sales in North America Sets Record
- New Turbocharged Hyundai Sonata 2.0T: Great Sedan with a Big Shot Of Red Bull - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Trade-In Value Guaranteed By Hyundai Assurance Trade-in Value Guarantee
- Midwest Automotive Media Association Names 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2011 Family Vehicle of the Year
- Hyundai April 2011 Sales: Reports its Best April Ever and Second-Best All-Time Month
- MAMA Names 2011 Hyundai Sonata Family Vehicle of The Year
2010
- 2010 Genesis Coupe and 2009 Genesis Sedan Reviews by Marty Bernistein
- 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review - VIDEO ENHANCED by Steve Purdy
- 2010 Genesis 3.8 Coupe Review by Katrina Ramser
- 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Review by John Heilig
- Hyundai Releases Additional Engineering and Feature Information for the All-New 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- Hyundai Sonata and Accent Blue Recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
- Hyundai Announces Lower Pricing for Fuel-Efficient 2010 Elantra Touring
- 2009 LA Auto Show: All-new Hyundai Tucson Delivers Better Fuel Economy and More Power
- Hyundai Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 Tucson - VIDEO ENHANCED
- LA Auto Show: 2010 Hyundai Tucson Revealed
- 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Unwrapped with a Pair of New Engines atr 2010 Detroit Auto Show
- 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD by Carey Russ
- 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE Review by John Heilig
- 2010 Genesis Sedan Earns IIHS 'Top Safety Pick'
2009
- 2009 Genesis Sedan and 2010 Genesis Coupe Reviews by Marty Bernistein
- 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Motor America Announces 2009 Sonata Pricing
- 2008 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Unveils Genesis Premium Sports Sedan - 2 VIDEOS
- Hyundai Genesis of Super Bowl Ad Fame - All the Details
- Hyundai Genesis Receives NHTSA Top Crash Scores - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Hyundai Genesis and Elantra Named AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Hyundai Genesis Sedan Most Decorated
- All-New 2009 Elantra Touring Moves a Popular Nameplate in a Sportier, More Functional Direction
- 2008 Chicago Auto Show: Fuel-Efficent 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Arrives in United States
- 2008 Chicago Auto Show: 2009 Elantra Touring Introduced
- 2009 Hyundai Elantra Named "Best Compact For The Money" By U.S. News and World Report
- 2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan by Steve Purdy
- Hyundai Sonata (2009) by Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- 2009 Hyundai Genesis V6 Sedan Review by Steve Purdy
- 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review
2008
- Greener Choices 2008 Includes Hyundai Sonata
- Hyundai Veracruz Earns 'Best New Family Vehicle' Honors From Kelley Blue Booke
- Hyundai Veracruz (2008) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
2007
- New 2007 Hyundai Accent Pricing Announced
- 2007 Hyundai Accent Review: Dollar Store Queen or Something Better?
- Hyundai Faces Branding Challenge
- Hyundai Leads Pack in Standardizing ESC
- IIHS 2007 Top Safety Pick Award Winners - Video Enhanced
- New 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Pricing Announced
- Hyundai Santa Fe Wins 'Best SUV of the Year' in Autobytel's 2007 Editors' Choice Awards
- Hyundai Receives Five-Star Safety Ratings From NHTSA
- Hyundai Expands Azera Lineup With New GLS Model Featuring 28-MPG 3.3L V6 Engine
- New 2007 Hyundai Elantra Pricing Announced
- Hyundai Accent (2007) by Rex Roy by Rex Roy
- Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (2007) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai Elantra SE (2007) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (2007) by John Heilig by John Heilig
2006
- Hyundai Sonata LX (2006) by John Heilig by John Heilig
- Hyundai Azera SE (2006) by John Heilig by John Heilig
- Hyundai Accent (2006) by Steve Purdy by Steve Purdy
- Hyundai Sonata (2006) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai Accent GLS (2006) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai Azera Limited (2006) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
2005
- Hyundai Elantra GLS (2005) by John Heilig by John Heilig
2004
- Hyundai Elantra GT (2004) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai XG350 (2004) by Andrew Frankl by Andrew Frankl
- Hyundai XG350 (2004) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
2003
- Hyundai Tiburon GT (2003) by Robert Bowden by Robert Bowden
- Hyundai Tiburon GT (2003) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
2002
- Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 Shiftronic (2002) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
- Hyundai Tiburon GT (2002) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
- Hyundai Sonata GLS (2002) by Robert Bowden by Robert Bowden
2001
- Hyundai Elantra GLS (2001) by Annabelle Frankl by Annabelle Frankl
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2001) by John Heilig by John Heilig
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2001) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
- Hyundai XG300 (2001) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
2000
- Hyundai Accent (2000) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
- Hyundai Tiburon (2000) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
1999
- Hyundai Tiburon FX (1999) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
- Hyundai Elantra GLS (1999) by Annabelle Frankl by Annabelle Frankl
- Hyundai Sonata GLS (1999) by John Heilig by John Heilig
- Hyundai Sonata GLS V6 (1999) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
- Hyundai Elantra (1999) by Mark Fulmer by Mark Fulmer
1997
- Hyundai Tiburon (1997) by John Heilig by John Heilig
1996
- Hyundai Elantra : A Teens and Cars review (1996) by Larkin Hill by Larkin Hill
- Hyundai Accent Coupe (1996) by Tom and Bob Hagin by Tom and Bob Hagin
- Hyundai Elantra GLS Wagon (1996) by Tom Hagin by Tom Hagin
- Hyundai Elantra GLS Wagon (1996) by Carey Russ by Carey Russ
1995
- Hyundai Accent (1995) by Bill Russ by Bill Russ
1994
- Hyundai Elantra GLS (1994) by Bill Russ by Bill Russ
- Hyundai Sonata GLS (1994) by Bill Russ by Bill Russ
About Hyundai
Hyundai refers to a group of companies and related organizations founded by Chung Ju-yung in South Korea. The first Hyundai company was founded in 1947 as a construction company, and the Hyundai Group eventually became South Korea's largest conglomerate company.
The most well-known Hyundai organization is the Hyundai Motor Company, the world's 5th largest automaker selling mid sized sedans and SUV's like the Sonata and the Santa Fe.
The Hyundai Group underwent massive restructuring following the 1997 East Asian financial crisis and the founder's death in 2001. Today, many companies bearing the Hyundai name are legally unrelated, with each company having a different chairman. Former components include Hyundai Group, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, Hyundai Department Store Group, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and Hyundai Development Group.
The word "hyeondae (hyundai)" means "modernity" in Korean.