Hyundai Wins IntelliChoice Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Award For Fourth-Consecutive Year

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hyundai's industry-leading warranty program has once again proved unmatched. For the fourth-consecutive year Hyundai received the distinction of "Best Popular Program" in IntelliChoice's annual Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Awards. Hyundai secured the top spot amongst 14 popular brands due to its strong used car brand value and CPO sales market penetration.

"Keeping our customers' needs top of mind enables us to deliver the perfect recipe for an outstanding long-term warranty program that's allowed us to offer one of the strongest, value-driven CPO programs in the market," said Jose R. Froehlich, senior manager, Certified Pre-Owned, Hyundai Motor America. "Receiving the Certified Pre-Owned Award from IntelliChoice for the fourth consecutive year proves car shoppers are confident in the long-term value Hyundai vehicles offer."

IntelliChoice, the leading provider of automotive cost and value analysis and also part of TEN: The Enthusiast Network annually evaluates 26 manufacturer-backed programs and segments. Vehicles are segmented into premium and popular categories which reflect the overall market position and price range of their vehicles. Nine areas are assessed including extended manufacturer warranties, used car ownership costs, inspection process comprehensiveness, dealer compliance and special financing incentives.

"Hyundai winning the Popular Brand Certified Pre-Owned Program Award for four straight years is a testament to the strength of Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned," said Eric Anderson, Ownership Database Supervisor for IntelliChoice. "Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, compelling financing incentives and 100% inspection score provides the peace of mind that consumers want."

New Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. This assurance carries over into Hyundai's strong Certified Pre-Owned program providing CPO car shoppers with added value and peace of mind.

Hyundai's Certified Pre-Owned program includes:

• A 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty plus the remainder of the 5-Year/60,000-Mile new vehicle limited warranty
• A Comprehensive 150-Point* Inspection
• 10-Year/Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance
• Rental Car reimbursement for covered repairs
• No-Charge, 3-Month "All Access" Trial of SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio Complimentary CARFAX^® Vehicle History Report™

For more information and full warranty coverage details on Hyundai's CPO program visit: www.HyundaiCertified.com.

ABOUT INTELLICHOICE:
IntelliChoice, part of the Motor Trend Automotive Group, is the market leader in automotive ownership cost and car values analysis. Founded in 1986, IntelliChoice is committed to empowering consumers to make better purchase decisions by providing independent and essential automotive information and tools. Through the IntelliChoice.com website, consumers can research, compare and price new cars and the cost of ownership.  Motor Trend Automotive Group is an operating division of TEN: The Enthusiast Network (formerly, Source Interlink Media), a recognized provider of targeted media and marketing services and one of the largest publishers of magazines and digital content for enthusiast audiences.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All new Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

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