Hyundai’s all-new 2024 Santa Fe has been awarded the title of Best U.S.-Built SUV by American Cars and Racing, recognizing it as the top new or significantly updated 2024 model-year vehicle assembled in the U.S. The awards were determined based on criteria including innovation, appeal, value, and overall excellence, and were announced live on Fox News network’s ‘Fox & Friends’ on Wednesday.
The Santa Fe, built in Montgomery, Alabama, outshone more than a dozen other contenders in the highly competitive U.S.-Built SUV category. Ricky Lao, director of product planning at Hyundai Motor North America, highlighted the vehicle’s success by stating, “Hyundai’s all-new Santa Fe is all about exceeding customer expectations. With its spacious three-row interior, user-friendly infotainment, and eye-catching styling, the Alabama-built SUV is making an impact in today’s highly competitive midsize market.”
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Developed under the ‘Open For More’ concept, the 2024 Santa Fe enhances everyday experiences with a new, longer wheelbase that provides a spacious and stylish interior. Features include a wide-opening liftgate for easy loading, a Relaxation Comfort driver’s seat with a deployable leg rest, a UV-C sterilization compartment, dual wireless charging, and standard three-row seating. The panoramic-curved infotainment display adds to the luxurious feel, while the rugged XRT variant and a new hybrid powertrain cater to a range of preferences. Notably, HEV sales have surged 90% year-over-year since production began.
Gary Gastelu, executive editor at American Cars and Racing, praised the Santa Fe’s design and features, stating, “The Hyundai Santa Fe brings daring design to a segment that usually plays it safe and backs it up with a combination of refinement and features that go far beyond the expectations of its price.”
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About Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. With significant U.S. operations, including the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant and the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in development in Georgia, Hyundai contributes significantly to the U.S. economy. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.
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