Three Hyundai Models Named AutoGuide Vehicles of the Year

Hyundai has just won three separate AutoGuide 2022 Awards across their vehicle lineup, which is more than any other automotive brand. The 2022 Tucson was named Utility Vehicle of the Year, the all-new 2022 IONIQ 5 was named Green Vehicle of the Year, and the 2022 Elantra N wowed the judges, securing Performance Car of the Year. 

In order to rank the finalists and choose a winner, the AutoGuide team scored the 40 finalists on numerous attributes, including value, user-friendliness, space, safety, and more. 

AutoGuide 2022 Performance Car of the Year: Hyundai Elantra N

Finalists included the BMW M3/M4, Porsche 911 GT3, Toyota GR86, and Volkswagen Golf GTI/R. The Elantra N scored consistently high among the entire panel of judges.

“The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N is a proper sport compact, all fiery, barely-contained enthusiasm,”

 said editor Kyle Patrick in his First Drive review. 

“It’s quick and involving, encouraging drivers to explore its considerable limits, and even to step over that line. When they do, they’ll have a smile almost as big as the one on the front of the Elantra.”

AutoGuide 2022 Green Vehicle of the Year: Hyundai Ioniq 5

Finalists included the BMW iX, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and Volkswagen ID.4. The judges gave the Ioniq 5 best-in-class marks on value.

“The Ioniq 5 brings high style and cutting-edge tech to the mainstream. It looks like nothing else on the road, yet the appeal is more than skin deep,” 

said editor Kyle Patrick. 

“The 800-volt architecture ensures quick charging, while V2L turns the car into a mobile generator. A spacious, airy interior and smooth, serene ride make it a welcome companion on the daily drive. Hyundai has put every other mid-sized EV on notice.”

AutoGuide 2022 Utility Vehicle of the Year: Hyundai Tucson

Finalists included the Ford Bronco, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Volkswagen Taos.

“To be a true standout in the compact crossover segment, a vehicle needs to be a lot of things to a lot of people,”

 said editor Mike Schlee.

 “The Hyundai Tucson not only succeeds at this mission, it excels.”

Check out the full breakdown of every winning Hyundai vehicle here.