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Hyundai is Highest Ranked Non-Premium Nameplate in Initial Quality; No. 3 among all Brands.
-Tucson receives award for initial quality; Azera receive APEAL award-Azera, Elantra, Tiburon, and Sonata among top three in segment
| Hyundai is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate according the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). With a No. 3 ranking among the 37 nameplate in the study, Hyundai initial quality is only surpassed by two luxury brands-Porsche and Lexus. Hyundai's performance this year-its best ever-also marks the third consecutive year in which Hyundai has ranked among the top 10 brands in initial quality. Hyundai outperforms the non-premium nameplate average in seven of eight categories that comprise the study. Hyundai performance can be attributes to several high-ranking models, with no fewer than five models ranking among the top three in their respective segment. |  |
 | -its best ever- also marks the third consecutive year in which Hyundai has ranked among the top 10 brands in initial quality. |  |
| Understanding Initial Quality | Each year, J.D. Power and Associate conduct its Initial Quality Study (IQS), an industry wide examination of quality during the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. This year, more that 63,000 new-vehicle owners responded to the comprehensive survey, which evaluates quality in eight major categories. Problems, or "things gone wrong," are measures with a problems-pre-100-vehicles (PP100) designation. For 2006, the industry average of 124 PP100 indicates that the average new vehicle have 1.24 problems, or 124 problems for every 100 new vehicles. A lower PP100 score indicates a higher level of initial quality. | |
Tucson receives Award for Initial QualityIn only its second year of production, the Hyundai Tucson achieves the No. 1 ranking in initial quality among 21 competitors in the highly competitive Compact Multi-Activity Vehicle (MAV) segment. Tucson outperforms the segment average by 23 percent. In addition, Tucson outperforms this average in six of eight categories that comprise the study. This accomplishment is even more impressive considering the face that several exterior and interior styling enhancements have been added for 2006, presenting an even greater challenge Hyundai Engineers and manufacturing staff.Based on a car platform with unibody construction and offering safety technologies such as electronic stability control, curtain airbags, and a choice of front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, Tucson delivers.  Hyundai Tucson | Compact Multi-Activity Vehicle in Initial Quality"
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All-New Azera Receive APEAL Award and Ranks Second in Segment in Initial Quality | |||
| In terms of initial quality, all-new models face more challenges than refreshed or carryover models. All-new models typically are manufactured using new processes and tools, feature new components from new suppliers, and are assembled by a workforce that is often new or inexperience's. Any one, or all, of these factors can result in below-average initial quality. The all-new, full-size Azera sedan, however, has experienced a successful launch with high levels of initial quality and ranks second in the large car segment. Azera outperforms the large car segment average 17 percent, making the Azera one of three Hyundai Models to rank second in segment in initial quality.  Hyundai Azera |
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Elantra Ranks Second in SegmentAnother strong performer in initial quality is the Elantra which is available in either sedan or hatchback versions. The Elantra exceeds the compact car segment average by 19 percent. As such, Elantra ranks No. 2 among the 17 competitors in this popular segment. Contributing to Elantra's high ranking are better-than-segment-average scores in nearly all categories.
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 Hyundai Tiburon | Tiburon Ranks Second in SegmentIn the compact sporty car segment, where buyers are concerned about vehicle quality, styling, and performance, the Tiburon achieves a No. 2 ranking in initial quality. Tiburon exceeds the segment average by 18 percent. Tiburon performs significantly better than segment average in the vehicle interior (48 percent fewer problems). engine/transmission (31 percent fewer problems), and vehicle exterior (22 percent fewer problems) categories.
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Sonata Ranks Third in SegmentHyundai Sonata ranks among the top three in the highly competitive midsize car segment, where value and the latest in comprehensive safety features are important to consumers. Sonata ranks third among 17 competitors in the segment, and outpaces the segment average by 7 percent.
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All-New Hyundai Azera: Most Appealing Large CarConsumers rate the all-new Hyundai Azera as the most appealing model in the large car segment among 12 competitors, according to J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout StudySM (APEAL). With a score of 205 out of a possible 1000 index points, the Azera outperforms the large car segment average in nearly all categories (nine of ten) that comprise the study.Tiburon Ranks Second in APEAL in segmentThe Hyundai Tiburon Ranks second in the compact sporty car segment of the 2006 APEAL study. Owners most appreciate Tiburon for it top three attributes, which include: side-profile appearance and styling, front-end styling; and back-end styling. Tiburon outperforms the compact sporty car segment average in eight of ten categories that comprise the study.
| This strong performance in the 2006 APEAL Study by the Azera and Tiburon Contributes to Hyundai climbing 10 places in the nameplate rankings from last year as the nameplate continues to improve across all areas of APEAL performance. | ||
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| Understanding the APEAL Study | J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout StudySM (APEAL) identifies the features that consumers find most appealing about their new vehicles. The study takes into account factors such as design, content, layout, and performance. Owners evaluate more than 100 vehicle attributes in 10 categories. Based on survey responses, each model receives an APEAL index score where the maximum possible score in 1,000 points. The 2006 APEAL Study is based on responses from more than 63,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2006 model-year cars and trucks who were surveyed after the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership. |
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