Achievements timeline

2011

To begin 2011, the Hyundai ix20 is awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP rating.  The B-segment MPV receives a class-leading score of 85% in the 'child occupant protection' category, performing well in both the 18-month-old and three-year-old assessments.  In the 'adult occupant' and 'pedestrian' categories, the ix20 receives competitive scores of 89% and 64% respectively.

Following in March, the Hyundai i10 receives the Best City Car award from carbuyer.co.uk. The judges commented:  "A recent redesign means that the Hyundai i10 looks better than ever. It has always been affordable, economical to run, fun to drive and very practical, but now it's stylish and well made too. For our money, there's no better city car around"

Hyundai climbs two places from sixth to fourth best car maker in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey in April. Completed by over 23,000 drivers, the Driver Power survey is compiled by Auto Express, the UK's best-selling weekly motoring magazine, and is considered to be Britain's definitive poll on car reliability and satisfaction.

Well known motoring website HonestJohn.co.uk, held its inaugural awards ceremony in May with the i10 Blue receiving special recognition as the 'Most genuinely economical petrol-engined car'. Dan Harrison, Editor, HonestJohn.co.uk, commented: "Nothing gets our users going quite like fuel economy: when consumption in real life fails to live up to the official published figure, they soon let us know about it. So it's good to be able to reward the models which come closest to matching - or improving on the official fuel consumption figure and the Hyundai i10 Blue is one of the best examples of this by genuinely delivering over 60mpg in real-world driving."

In June, Hyundai receives one of the most prestigious consumer awards in the UK. Which? Magazine judges Hyundai to be Best Car Manufacturer with Peter Vicary-Smith, chief executive of Which?  Saying: "To win a Which? Award, not only must a company offer outstanding products or services, it must also deliver exceptional value and a great customer experience. While all those in the shortlist performed well over the past 12 months, Hyundai stood out thanks to its great warranty deal and value for money cars."
The i20 and i30 also receive Which? 'Best Buy' status, with i30 ranking fourth in the medium cars reliability index and i20 ranking sixth in the super-minis.

In a busy August the all new Hyundai i40 is awarded a 5-Star Euro NCAP with scores among the best in its class. In the adult test the i40 received 92% and child 86%.

The Auto Express 2011 New Car Awards bestows the i10 as the Best City Car for the second year and the ix20, the Best Supermini MPV.  Auto Express Acting editor, Graham Hope, said of the i10: "Competition in the city car sector is hotter than ever - and that makes the Hyundai i10's second consecutive victory in this category even more impressive. The i10 has the feel of a big car inside, while its composed driving dynamics mean it's as at home on the open road as on congested city streets."
Of the ix20, Hope continued: "The ix20 shot straight to the top of the sector when it hit showrooms last year, and it fully deserves its class-leading status. Not only does this practical model look great, but it brings new levels of cabin quality and comfort to the supermini-MPV sector. Choose the ix20 and you also get the security of buying a car from one of the most highly regarded dealer networks in the country."

Also in August, Auto Express held their 10 Years of Driver Power Special. Hyundai is awarded most improved car manufacturer. From a total of over 300,000 surveys received over the last 10 years of the annual Driver Power survey Hyundai is now regarded as one of the best five car manufacturers.

The following month Hyundai unveils their new state of the art LED billboard at the world famous Piccadilly Circus site. President and CEO of Hyundai, Tony Whitehorn, commented: "Only fifty brands have advertised on this site over its 100 year history and adding Hyundai to that list shows just how far the brand has come in recent years. It represents a significant investment for Hyundai and highlights just how important the UK is to the Hyundai business."

October heralds more good news for the Hyundai i40; the newest model in the range is awarded Best Estate Car at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year awards. The i40 Tourer is praised for its space, practicality, economy and elegant styling.
John Murdoch, President of the ASMW explained: "There are three things an estate car must be - practical, practical and practical. So, our winner has the space and versatility to seal the deal for practicality, but this estate has a whole lot more to offer. Not least, its elegant looks and stylish interior, but we're also big fans of the way it drives, its economical engines and very competitive prices. Oh, and did we mention it's also one of the most practical estates you can buy?!"

Also in October, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 7 seat is given the title of 'Best Used SUV' in What Car? magazines 'Used Car of the Year' awards.
What Car? magazine commented: 'The Hyundai Santa Fe has improved with age, offering space, practicality and reliability and an ever-more bargain price."

The same month includes a prestigious award for the Hyundai i40. Beating many European and Japanese rivals, the i40 is given the Golden Award at the EuroCarBody Conference. Hosted by Automotive Circle International - an organization consisting of top automotive suppliers and manufacturers - the EuroCarBody awards were judged by over 500 attending delegates, including industry experts from across the world.
The judges praised the comprehensive engineering and effective development of materials, as well as the production efficiency of the i40 which scored 37.98 out of a maximum 50 points.  The closest competitor and second-placed car, the Audi A6, scored 35.86, with the Mercedes B-Class in third place achieving 34.66, giving Hyundai a clear victory.

2010

Leading industry publication Automotive Management magazine presents its prestigious Carmaker of the Year award to Hyundai. Presenting the award, Sky News Today presenter Dermot Murnaghan said; "It has been an amazing year for Hyundai, with a model mix that allowed dealers to take full advantage of the Government scrappage scheme. This is allied to a consistent message and support to its dealers, which had provided the brand with a fantastic start to 2010".

The i10 is awarded the WHICH? Best City Car award in January's 2010 Auto Express New Car Awards. The Santa Fe is named Best Value 4x4 of the Year by a panel of judges from The Caravan and Camping Club, What Car? and Practical Caravan magazine.

Hyundai scores a treble in the What Car? Car of the Year 2010 awards. Our i20 is picked out as a Best Buy Supermini under £13,000, the i30 as a Best Buy Small Family Car under £13,000 and the Santa Fe as a Best Buy 4x4 under £30,000.

The i30 is voted most satisfying car in Britain in the Driver Power survey. Completed by more than 23,000 drivers, the Driver Power survey is compiled by Auto Express, the UK's best-selling weekly motoring magazine, and is considered to be Britain's definitive poll on car reliability and satisfaction. In a separate report, the i30 is also awarded a WHICH? overall test verdict of four stars.

South Africa hosts the biggest sporting showpiece on the planet - the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. In our tenth year of sponsorship, Hyundai kept the ball rolling by bringing all the teams and FIFA officials to the stadiums as official transportation provider.

Hyundai wins Motor Trader magazine's Car Franchise of the Year award. Editor Curtis Hutchinson comments: "It was an excellent year for Hyundai. The judging panel noted how the brand sold over 57,000 cars in 2009 - double what it achieved in 2008."

The Hyundai ix35 is awarded the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating, making it one of the safest vehicles in its class.

2009

Hyundai becomes the number one scrappage automobile brand in the UK - overall sales for August 2009 rose 323% compared with August 2008.

For the second year running, the i30 is a winner at the prestigious What Car? Awards. This year the i30 1.4 Comfort wins What Car? of the Year as the 'Best Buy Small Family Car under £12,000'. Judges' comments included, "The i30 combines a supple ride with secure handling and undercuts most mainstream rivals on price, making it terrific value."

The Hyundai i20 5 door 2010 MY is awarded a maximum five stars from the Euro NCAP.

The i10 city car becomes Britain's third best selling car in August, relegating the Vauxhall Corsa to fourth place.

2008

Hyundai is named 'Manufacturer of the Year' by Autocar magazine.

2007

Hyundai produces the most segment leaders of any automotive manufacturer, according to Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index (TQI), which measures total vehicle satisfaction among new car owners. Achieving the top slot in three distinct vehicle segments is a first for Hyundai.

The Santa Fe is voted 'Best Buy 4x4 under £30,000' at the What Car? 2007 Awards. This follows its success in the Daily Star's '4x4 Car of the Year' category, where the Santa Fe was placed ahead of the Fiat Sedici, Subaru's Impreza and Mercedes GL, by the newspaper's Motoring Editor.

2006

The Getz 1.5 CRTD wins the 'Transport for London Private Sector' Award at the 2006 GreenFleet Awards and comes second in the 'GreenFleet Capital Fuel Challenge', hosted by the London Borough of Camden.

JD Power's Initial Quality Study (IQS) announces that Hyundai is the highest ranked non-premium automotive brand, and is ranked third among all brands. It states that Hyundai owners experienced fewer problems with their vehicles than any other non-premium car or truck brand.

The Santa Fe wins the '4x4 Recreational Vehicle of the Year' category at the Auto Express New Car Honours.

2005

The Sonata captures one of Popular Mechanics magazine's inaugural Automotive Excellence Awards, winning the safety category.

2004

Hyundai is ranked 2nd in JD Power's Initial Quality Study - just one point off the industry leader.