Like their Japanese counterparts i.e., Toyota, Korean's Hyundai has come a long

[theking]

...way too. When Hyundai first hit the US market, there were a lot of doubt as well as hate kind of like what Toyota went through when it first hit the US market a couple of decades earlier:

Hyundai's updated electric SUV sets new sales record in the US — here's what's driving interest
Sales of the all-electric Ioniq 5 SUV spiked in October, spurring record sales for Hyundai in the U.S.

Electrek reported on the model's impressive figures in October, with the 4,498 vehicles sold representing a 51% year-over-year increase. The electric vehicle's rising sales helped lift Hyundai to a banner month, including record sales of 71,802 vehicles and 18% growth from 2023.

Another big winner for Hyundai was hybrid vehicles that similarly recorded huge growth.

"The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson HEV, and Ioniq 5 led the way, showcasing strong demand for our electrified vehicles," said Randy Parker, CEO of the Korean company's American operations in a news release.

The Ioniq 5 now totals 34,816 vehicle sales year to date, and there are a number of exciting developments for MotorTrend's 2023 SUV of the Year.

One is that a megaplant in Georgia is beginning production and should soon allow consumers to access the full $7,500 in rebates from the Inflation Reduction Act for purchasing an EV. Right now, consumers have access to a partial rebate of $3,750, per Electrek.

[Hung_Low]

I still wouldn't buy a Hyundai or Kia... don't trust them enough yet. Their ratings are not up to par with the Japanese automakers. Although, the Japanese automakers are slipping in their quality since moving manufacturing to the US and Mexico.

[theking]

I've owned two Hyundai over the years, a Sonata and Santa Fe and wouldn't mind owning another one in the future. They've come a long way. Not quite on par with Toyota and Honda yet but on par with Nissan, Subaru, Mazda and Mitsubishi IMO. In a way, they are very similar to the Japanese in regards to tech and auto consumer products. I think Samsung and Sony is neck and neck in regards to quality brands.

[theking]

15 awards in 2023 ain't too bad. Let's see how many they will win this year: