Hyundai Sonata is Tops in Consumer Reports Reliability Survey

"We are delighted with this news from such a highly respected publication," commented Stephen F. Kelleher, President and CEO

"Hyundai is rated ahead of such brands like Suzuki, Mazda, Cadillac, Volvo, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz," commented Stephen F. Kelleher, President and CEO of Hyundai Auto Canada. (Photo: Hyundai Auto Canada)

of Hyundai Auto Canada. "While the Sonata has been a real award-winner for us, Hyundai's other products have improved as well. Hyundai is rated ahead of such brands like Suzuki, Mazda, Cadillac, Volvo, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz and has moved up substantially in the overall ratings."

Additional rewards and accolades the South Korean automaker has racked up in recent years include a three-time victory of the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction award for the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, for being the most satisfying mid-size SUV. What's more, Strategic

Hyundai has also racked up up a three-time victory of the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction award for the Santa Fe sport utility vehicle, for being the most satisfying mid-size SUV. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

Vision has consistently recognized Hyundai products for both value and quality.

As well as ranking the Sonata first in its class, the 2004 J. D. Power IQS placed the Accent and Santa Fe second in their respective classes; Compact Car and Entry SUV.

The new Hyundai Tucson recently received the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) Canadian Car of the Year Award as the "Best New Crossover", as well as being named World of Wheels magazine's "Editor's Choice" for SUV/Crossover Vehicles under $45,000.