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J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 24, 2020 – The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)sm

ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also

earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.

Additional vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup performed well, with Accent and Elantra both finishing second

in their respective segments, while Santa Fe was third.

Barry Ratzlaff (left), chief customer officer, Hyundai Motor America and Omar Rivera, director, quality and service engineering, Hyundai

Motor America accept J.D. Power IQS trophies for the Hyundai Tucson and Veloster.

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“Outperforming the best vehicles in a segment is always a major milestone for Hyundai,” said Barry

Ratzlaff, chief customer officer, Hyundai Motor America. “These accomplishments are a testament to

the entire company’s dedication, including design, engineering, manufacturing, service, field teams

and our dealer partners, to deliver the highest quality vehicles to our customers.”

The 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study is based on responses from 87,282 purchasers and lessees of new 2020 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study, which providesmanufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and drive product improvement, was fielded from February through May 2020.

The 2020 redesign marks the fifth generation of the study, which is now based on a 223-question

battery organized into nine vehicle categories: infotainment; features, controls and displays; exterior;

driving assistance (new for 2020); interior; powertrain; seats; driving experience; and climate.

For more information about the U.S. Initial Quality Study, visit http://www.jdpower.com/resource/us-

initial-quality-study-iqs.

See the online press release at http://www.jdpower.com/pr-id/2020070.



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J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) Ranks Hyundai Tucson (left) and Veloster Tops in their Segments



Barry Ratzlaff (left), chief customer officer, Hyundai Motor America and Omar Rivera (right), director, quality and service engineering,

Hyundai Motor America accept J.D. Power IQS trophies for the Hyundai Tucson and Veloster from Robert Mansfield (middle), senior director,

global automotive, J.D. Power.



J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) Ranks Hyundai Tucson (left) and Veloster Tops in their Segments



J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments



The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today.



The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Veloster as the best the compact sporty car in initial quality today.

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. These

capabilities enable J.D. Power to help its clients drive customer satisfaction, growth and profitability.

Established in 1968, J.D. Power has offices serving North America, Asia Pacific and Europe.

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everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered

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experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships

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