COSTA MESA, Calif., June 7, 2013 – The 2013 Hyundai Genesis and Veloster topped the Aspirational Luxury Car and Sporty Car categories respectively in the 2013 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). AutoPacific’s VSA survey measures how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle.
AutoPacific’s VSAs objectively measure owner satisfaction with 51 vehicle attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to fuel economy and performance. This study by the Southern California-based automotive research firm summarizes the results of responses from over 52,000 new vehicle owners.
“Winning AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award confirms that the Hyundai Genesis has joined the big leagues,” said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. “Out-pointing all other Aspirational Luxury Cars, Genesis has won this award four out of the last five years. This proves that Genesis is a smart buy for drivers wanting an excellent car at an excellent value.”
“The Hyundai Veloster is a sporty car with extremely aggressive styling that resonates with its buyers,” continued Peterson. “With an attractive price point and head-turning styling, Veloster tops the AutoPacific satisfaction ratings with its owners giving very positive reviews.”
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis features a 2.0-liter engine with Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CWT), dual asymmetrical chrome exhaust tips, LED tail lights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls. The 2013 Veloster features a three door design along with an all-new turbo model, with a new 1.6-liter, 201 horsepower, direct-injected twinscroll turbocharged engine, aggressive bodykit and unique 18-inch alloy wheels.
“The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are an important indicator that Hyundai is continuing to hit the mark when it comes to pleasing consumers,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “We are pleased that both Genesis and Veloster owners rank their purchase decisions so highly – an excellent reflection on both of these classleading vehicles.”
In addition, both the Genesis and Veloster come with advanced safety features and are equipped with Assurance Connected Care powered by the Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics platform. Assurance Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including automatic collision notification, SOS emergency assistance, enhanced roadside assistance, monthly vehicle diagnostics reports and maintenance alerts.
To view the complete 2013 VSA results, visit:
http://www.autopacific.com/vehicle-satisfactionawards.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor
Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor
America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai
vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-
year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-
mile powertrain limited warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai
Assurance includes Assurance Connected Care that provides Hyundai owners with proactive
safety and car care services made possible by the Hyundai Blue Link telematics platform,
complimentary for three years. These services include Automatic Collision Notification,
Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and
in-vehicle service scheduling.