The group said Car and Driver named 17 of its models as best in their segments in the magazine’s 2026 Editors’ Choice Awards: eight Hyundai vehicles, five Kia vehicles and four Genesis vehicles.
Car and Driver selects its Editors’ Choice winners each year after its editors test-drive vehicles sold in the U.S. market and rate them across categories and segments.
The outlet cited Hyundai Motor Group’s design, value and driving performance as key strengths, the company said.
Hyundai’s Palisade was named best in its class for a seventh straight year, recognized for its exterior styling, upscale interior and broad list of standard convenience features. The Ioniq 5 was cited for fast charging and nimble, stable driving. The Elantra N was praised for handling, and the Santa Cruz for its upscale cabin and ride comfort.
Kia’s EV6 was recognized for rapid charging and stable driving performance. The Carnival was cited for its styling and responsive driving, while the K5 was praised for its bold design and class-leading standard features, the group said.
Genesis’ GV70 was recognized for its interior and exterior design and convenience features. The GV80 and G80 were cited for elegant interiors and strong value for their classes. The G90 was praised for a quiet, composed ride, a premium cabin and a wide range of convenience features, the company said.
Hyundai Motor Group also reported wins from other major U.S. auto outlets. In MotorWeek’s 2026 Drivers’ Choice Awards, the Palisade was named best large utility, and the Kia K4 won best family car.
The group said MotorWeek praised the Palisade for a next-generation hybrid system that improves both performance and fuel economy, along with a range of advanced convenience features. The K4 was recognized for its roomy, comfortable interior and smooth driving performance.
The company said the Palisade, which it described as a North American Car of the Year winner, also took top honors from both Car and Driver and MotorWeek.
In Cars.com’s 2026 Best of Awards, Hyundai’s Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid were named best family car, and the Kia EV9 was selected as best electric vehicle, the group said.
“Earning strong results in consecutive evaluations by leading U.S. automotive media outlets reflects recognition of our continued efforts to strengthen product competitiveness from the customer’s perspective,” a Hyundai Motor Group official said.
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