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In the NRMA’s Vehicle Running Cost Report released
yesterday, the Hyundai Getz was named the most affordable vehicle to run at
$119.53 per week.
In addition, Hyundai rates first in two other NRMA categories:
- Most economical SUV to own and run (cost per week) for the
Tucson City
- Most economical people mover to own and run (cost per week)
for the Trajet V6
“With the cost of day-to-day living ever increasing and petrol
prices continuing to fluctuate, it’s key that Australians are aware of the
running costs of vehicles”, said Kevin McCann, Sales and Marketing Director at
Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “At Hyundai, we fit our cars with leading
technology to ensure they are cost effective to run, whilst offering world class
performance and safety. This award, along with the recent accolade from the
RACV*, is testament to Hyundai’s leadership in the area”.
In other Hyundai awards –
The Santa Fe has received the
‘2007 Top Safety Pick’ awarded by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in
the USA. The Santa Fe earned the top rating of ‘good’ for front, side and
rear crash protection and also for being equipped with ESP (Electronic Safety
Program), widely thought of as the most important safety feature since the
seatbelt.
Hyundai also swept into pole position in terms of vehicle
quality according to the influential Strategic Vision Survey in the US beating
all European, Japanese and US rivals. Hyundai led in
three categories:
- The larger car category for the Grandeur (or Azera as
its branded in the US)
- Small SUV category for the Santa Fe; and
- Minivan category for the Entourage (not currently available
in Australia)
Kevin McCann concluded: “These top rankings are further
testament to the innovation, style, safety and overall excellence of Hyundai
models. We are continuing to prove that Hyundai produces world class cars and
are being recognised both locally and internationally for it.”
* The Getz was awarded the Most Economical Car to own and
run
Summary of Hyundai awards received in May and June 2007:
NRMA - June
- Cheapest Car to Run (Getz)
- Cheapest Compact SUV to Run (Tucson City)
- Cheapest People Mover to Run (Trajet)
Strategic Vision Survey Total Quality Survey (US) -
June
- Top Large Car (Grandeur)
- Top Small SUV (Santa Fe)
- Top Minivan (Entourage – not currently available in
Australia)
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (US) -
June
- Top Safety Pick Award (Santa Fe)
RACV - May
- Most Economical Car to own and run
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