It goes without saying that a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport near Baltimore, MD has a lot in common with a Hyundai Sonata and a Hyundai Accent. All three are imbued with tremendous styling, features, efficiency, and value, and they’re representative of the entire Hyundai family. And if only one word could describe this powerhouse automotive lineup that’s been pleasing drivers for decades now, it would be “quality”. And who better to assess automotive quality than J.D. Power?
For 30 years, J.D. Power’s U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) has been the barometer by which automotive quality is measured. The Hyundai brand has traditionally performed well in the IQS, but 2016 could be a high-water mark for the world’s fifth-largest automaker. Why, you ask? Oh, for the not-so-small matter of the Hyundai brand placing third among all automobile brands, luxury and non-luxury, and placing second among non-premium car companies. Think about that for a moment: there are 60+ automakers worldwide, and Hyundai Motor Company is in the top three. If you needed another reason to test drive an award-winning Hyundai model at Heritage Hyundai serving Parkville, MD and the Baltimore metro area, you have one.
The Hyundai brand’s success in the 2016 J.D. Power IQS is certainly a team effort, but a few models deserve special mention for their individual achievements. The 2016 Hyundai Accent finished #1 in the compact car category and the 2016 Hyundai Azera earned top spot in the large car category. Moreover, the 2016 Hyundai Veloster, 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 2016 Hyundai Genesis, and 2016 Hyundai Tucson all finished in the top three in their segments. The IQS rankings are derived from a 233-question survey replied to by 80,000+ buyers and lessees of 2016 model-year vehicles. Clearly, the people have spoken, and they choose Hyundai automobiles!
