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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO SHOWCASE HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES, NEW ELANTRA SPORT AND OTHER POPULAR MODELS AT DETROIT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Derek Joyce Jim Trainor Product Public Relations Manager Director (714) 594­1728 (714) 594­1629 [email protected] [email protected]

ID: 47133

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2017 – For Hyundai Motor America, the 2017 auto show season marks the beginning of an exciting new era, beginning with the Detroit International Auto Show. Hyundai is showcasing three new eco­focused models: the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug­in Hybrid Electric, in addition to the Elantra Sport released in the fall of 2016. The Ioniq Hybrid and Electric will be available to consumers in the first quarter of 2017 and the Ioniq Plug­in Hybrid will be available in the third quarter of 2017.

“IONIQ will attract an entirely new group of eco­ and efficiency­oriented buyers in the U.S. market,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of Corporate, Product and Digital Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With outstanding powertrain flexibility, design, connectivity, and advanced technologies, IONIQ meets the needs of a large and growing group of buyers needing a highly efficient, low­emissions vehicle without compromise to their daily lifestyles.”

Further, with the NFL playoffs in full swing, Hyundai is proud of our second year as an official sponsor of the National Football League. We will again be leveraging this exciting sponsorship by offering NAIAS attendees the opportunity to win sweepstakes prizes and engage in several in­booth activations. Topping everything off will be the chance for attendees to win a new 2017 Hybrid Limited. Our planned vehicle list, including specialty vehicles and feature vehicles, for the NAIAS show is indicated below:

2017 Ioniq Electric, 2017 Ioniq Hybrid and 2017 Elantra Feature Vehicles: Sport

2017 Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra GT, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe, Production Vehicles: Sonata 2.0 T, Sonata Plug­in Hybrid, Tucson and Veloster Turbo

2016 Santa Fe NFL Wrap, 2017 Ioniq Plug­in , Specialty Vehicles: and 2017 Ioniq Autonomous Vehicle

For available information on our feature vehicles, please visit: http://www.HyundaiNews.com/

In­Booth Activations:

NFL Madden 2017 This year, Hyundai is bringing one of the most popular sports game, Madden 17, to our exhibit for free consumer play during show hours. Consumers will be able to compete in head­to­head battles with their friends, family, and foes to celebrate Hyundai’s relationship with the NFL. Hyundai Racing Gaming Experience Attendees will be able to test their gaming skills while driving the GT 2025 in the current version of Gran Turismo 6 for Sony PlayStation3.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5­ year/60,000­mile fully­transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10­year/100,000­mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. ® Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for three years with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in­vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com

Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

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HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO SHOWCASE IONIQ HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES, NEW ELANTRA SPORT AND OTHER POPULAR MODELS AT DETROIT INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Derek Joyce Jim Trainor Product Public Relations Manager Director (714) 594­1728 (714) 594­1629 [email protected] [email protected]

ID: 47133

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2017 – For Hyundai Motor America, the 2017 auto show season marks the beginning of an exciting new era, beginning with the Detroit International Auto Show. Hyundai is showcasing three new eco­focused models: the 2017 Ioniq Electric, Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug­in Hybrid Electric, in addition to the Elantra Sport released in the fall of 2016. The Ioniq Hybrid and Electric will be available to consumers in the first quarter of 2017 and the Ioniq Plug­in Hybrid will be available in the third quarter of 2017.

“IONIQ will attract an entirely new group of eco­ and efficiency­oriented buyers in the U.S. market,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of Corporate, Product and Digital Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “With outstanding powertrain flexibility, design, connectivity, and advanced technologies, IONIQ meets the needs of a large and growing group of buyers needing a highly efficient, low­emissions vehicle without compromise to their daily lifestyles.”

Further, with the NFL playoffs in full swing, Hyundai is proud of our second year as an official sponsor of the National Football League. We will again be leveraging this exciting sponsorship by offering NAIAS attendees the opportunity to win sweepstakes prizes and engage in several in­booth activations. Topping everything off will be the chance for attendees to win a new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited. Our planned vehicle list, including specialty vehicles and feature vehicles, for the NAIAS show is indicated below:

2017 Ioniq Electric, 2017 Ioniq Hybrid Electric Vehicle and 2017 Elantra Feature Vehicles: Sport

2017 Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra GT, Santa Fe Sport, Santa Fe, Production Vehicles: Sonata 2.0 T, Sonata Plug­in Hybrid, Tucson and Veloster Turbo

2016 Santa Fe NFL Wrap, 2017 Ioniq Plug­in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, Specialty Vehicles: and 2017 Ioniq Autonomous Vehicle

For available information on our feature vehicles, please visit: http://www.HyundaiNews.com/

In­Booth Activations:

NFL Madden 2017 This year, Hyundai is bringing one of the most popular sports game, Madden 17, to our exhibit for free consumer play during show hours. Consumers will be able to compete in head­to­head battles with their friends, family, and foes to celebrate Hyundai’s relationship with the NFL. Hyundai Racing Gaming Experience Attendees will be able to test their gaming skills while driving the GT 2025 in the current version of Gran Turismo 6 for Sony PlayStation3.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5­ year/60,000­mile fully­transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10­year/100,000­mile 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 three years with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in­vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit www.HyundaiAssurance.com

Please visit our media website at www.hyundainews.com

Hyundai Motor America on Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

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