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HYUNDAI’S I30 CHOSEN AS SPAIN’S “CAR OF THE YEAR”
Meeyoung Song Product Public Relations Manager +82+234642156 [email protected]
ID: 31382
First time an Asian brand has won the award Most prestigious award in Spain’s automotive industry Received 220 points, beating the Fiat 500 and Ford Mondeo by huge gap
SEOUL, Korea, Feb. 15, 2008 Hyundai Motor Company’s i30 was chosen as Spain’s “Car of the Year 2008,” the first time for an Asian carmaker, proving once again that the Korean marque, the world’s sixthlargest automobile company, has made great advances in technology, design and safety. The award follows the i30’s outstanding recognition in Australia, where it was voted as both “2007 Car of the Year” and “2007 Green Car of the Year.”
Hyundai’s i30 received the award on Feb. 14 in Madrid, which was organized by the Spanish newspaper ABC. The i30 gained a total of 220 points, leaving the competition far behind. The Fiat 500, which placed second, scored 52 points, while the Ford Mondeo came in third with 36 points. This is the first time a brand won the award by gaining such a big advantage over its competitors.
The award ceremony was presided by Spain’s Minister of Industry, D. Joan Clos and by the President of the Community of Madrid, Mrs. Esperanza Aguirre. The prize was received by the President of Hyundai Motor Europe, Mr. Kun Hee Ahn. The ceremony was attended by the top executives of Vocento Group as well as the Berge Group, headed by its President, Mr. Jaime Gorbeña. The representatives of most of the car brands, as well as the specialized automotive media, were also present.
The i30 was judged by a jury composing of 52 journalists from a wide variety of Spanish media, including newspaper, specialized magazines, television, radio and news agencies. The jury based their points on exterior and interior design, reliability, performance, safety and market segment volume.
The journalists recognized that the i30 leads Hyundai Motor into the front ranks of the industry and that it’s a vehicle that confidently meets the standards of a market as demanding as the European market. Expectations for the i30 are high not only in the Spanish market, but in Europe overall, which makes us very optimistic that future models developed by Hyundai will not only equal, but excel, the awardwinning i30.
All the models taking part in this award, the most prestigious in Spain’s automotive industry, were launched in 2007. A lot of very important vehicles were introduced to the Spanish market last year, such as the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308, Fiat 500 and many others. Thus, Hyundai is proud to have triumphed in such an important year.
The “Car of the Year” awards began in 1973. The 2008 awards was the 36th to take place. This is the first time that an Asian Brand has won the “Car of the Year” in Spain, a prize almost always reserved for the European brands (Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat).
The results of the 2008 awards:
• Hyundai i30: 220 points • Fiat 500: 52 points • Ford Mondeo: 36 points
Previous winners of the "Car of the Year" in Spain:
2008: Hyundai i30 1990: Ford Fiesta 2007: Peugeot 207 1989: Renault 19 2006: Peugeot 1007 1988: Citroën AX 2005: Peugeot 407 1987: Renault 21 2004: Citroën C2 1986: Seat Málaga 2003: Citroën C3 1985: Peugeot 205 2002: Peugeot 307 1984: Citroën BX 2001: Chrysler PT Cruiser 1983: Renault 9 2000: Fiat Punto 1982: Ford Escort 1999: Peugeot 206 1981: Talbot Horizon 1998: Alfa 156 1980: Seat Ritmo 1997: Renault Mégane 1979: Renault 18 1996: Fiat Bravo 1978: Chrysler 150 1995: Renault Laguna 1977: Citroën CX 1994: Renault Twingo y Citröen Xantia 1976: Seat 131 1993: Fiat Cincuecento 1975: Simca 1200 1992: Citröen ZX 1974: Citroën GS 1991: Renault Clio 1973: Renault 5 i30 in Australia The Hyundai i30 won both the 2007 Car of the Year and 2007 Green Car of the Year in Australia.
The i30 CRDi SX manual with protecz pack won the prestigious CARSguide Car of the Year 2007 award. Praised by the judging panel for its style, handling and performance features, the i30 was also voted CARSguide Green Car of the Year for its market leading environmental credentials – and remains Australia’s most affordable diesel engine car.
Following an exhaustive evaluation and assessment process, the CARSguide national judging panel, which comprised some of Australia’s most prominent Motoring Editors and senior Motoring writers, agreed that the Hyundai i30 clearly outperformed all 48 original competitors. The i30 CRDi was determined the winner, receiving 94 out of a possible 99 points. The judges assessed the cars against 10 criteria, before ranking the finalists from 111 (1 being the best) to determine the winning Car of the Year 2007.
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the HyundaiKia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world’s sixth largest automaker in 2006 and includes over two dozen autorelated subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted US$32.8 billion in sales in 2007 (on a nonconsolidated basis, using the average currency exchange of 929 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms.
### Hyundai Motor America 10550 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 MEDIA WEBSITE: HyundaiNews.com CORPORATE WEBSITE: HyundaiUSA.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HYUNDAI’S I30 CHOSEN AS SPAIN’S “CAR OF THE YEAR”
Meeyoung Song Product Public Relations Manager +82+234642156 [email protected]
ID: 31382
First time an Asian brand has won the award Most prestigious award in Spain’s automotive industry Received 220 points, beating the Fiat 500 and Ford Mondeo by huge gap
SEOUL, Korea, Feb. 15, 2008 Hyundai Motor Company’s i30 was chosen as Spain’s “Car of the Year 2008,” the first time for an Asian carmaker, proving once again that the Korean marque, the world’s sixthlargest automobile company, has made great advances in technology, design and safety. The award follows the i30’s outstanding recognition in Australia, where it was voted as both “2007 Car of the Year” and “2007 Green Car of the Year.”
Hyundai’s i30 received the award on Feb. 14 in Madrid, which was organized by the Spanish newspaper ABC. The i30 gained a total of 220 points, leaving the competition far behind. The Fiat 500, which placed second, scored 52 points, while the Ford Mondeo came in third with 36 points. This is the first time a brand won the award by gaining such a big advantage over its competitors.
The award ceremony was presided by Spain’s Minister of Industry, D. Joan Clos and by the President of the Community of Madrid, Mrs. Esperanza Aguirre. The prize was received by the President of Hyundai Motor Europe, Mr. Kun Hee Ahn. The ceremony was attended by the top executives of Vocento Group as well as the Berge Group, headed by its President, Mr. Jaime Gorbeña. The representatives of most of the car brands, as well as the specialized automotive media, were also present.
The i30 was judged by a jury composing of 52 journalists from a wide variety of Spanish media, including newspaper, specialized magazines, television, radio and news agencies. The jury based their points on exterior and interior design, reliability, performance, safety and market segment volume.
The journalists recognized that the i30 leads Hyundai Motor into the front ranks of the industry and that it’s a vehicle that confidently meets the standards of a market as demanding as the European market. Expectations for the i30 are high not only in the Spanish market, but in Europe overall, which makes us very optimistic that future models developed by Hyundai will not only equal, but excel, the awardwinning i30.
All the models taking part in this award, the most prestigious in Spain’s automotive industry, were launched in 2007. A lot of very important vehicles were introduced to the Spanish market last year, such as the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308, Fiat 500 and many others. Thus, Hyundai is proud to have triumphed in such an important year.
The “Car of the Year” awards began in 1973. The 2008 awards was the 36th to take place. This is the first time that an Asian Brand has won the “Car of the Year” in Spain, a prize almost always reserved for the European brands (Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat).
The results of the 2008 awards:
• Hyundai i30: 220 points • Fiat 500: 52 points • Ford Mondeo: 36 points
Previous winners of the "Car of the Year" in Spain:
2008: Hyundai i30 1990: Ford Fiesta 2007: Peugeot 207 1989: Renault 19 2006: Peugeot 1007 1988: Citroën AX 2005: Peugeot 407 1987: Renault 21 2004: Citroën C2 1986: Seat Málaga 2003: Citroën C3 1985: Peugeot 205 2002: Peugeot 307 1984: Citroën BX 2001: Chrysler PT Cruiser 1983: Renault 9 2000: Fiat Punto 1982: Ford Escort 1999: Peugeot 206 1981: Talbot Horizon 1998: Alfa 156 1980: Seat Ritmo 1997: Renault Mégane 1979: Renault 18 1996: Fiat Bravo 1978: Chrysler 150 1995: Renault Laguna 1977: Citroën CX 1994: Renault Twingo y Citröen Xantia 1976: Seat 131 1993: Fiat Cincuecento 1975: Simca 1200 1992: Citröen ZX 1974: Citroën GS 1991: Renault Clio 1973: Renault 5 i30 in Australia The Hyundai i30 won both the 2007 Car of the Year and 2007 Green Car of the Year in Australia.
The i30 CRDi SX manual with protecz pack won the prestigious CARSguide Car of the Year 2007 award. Praised by the judging panel for its style, handling and performance features, the i30 was also voted CARSguide Green Car of the Year for its market leading environmental credentials – and remains Australia’s most affordable diesel engine car.
Following an exhaustive evaluation and assessment process, the CARSguide national judging panel, which comprised some of Australia’s most prominent Motoring Editors and senior Motoring writers, agreed that the Hyundai i30 clearly outperformed all 48 original competitors. The i30 CRDi was determined the winner, receiving 94 out of a possible 99 points. The judges assessed the cars against 10 criteria, before ranking the finalists from 111 (1 being the best) to determine the winning Car of the Year 2007.
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into the HyundaiKia Automotive Group which was ranked as the world’s sixth largest automaker in 2006 and includes over two dozen autorelated subsidiaries and affiliates. Employing over 75,000 people worldwide, Hyundai Motor posted US$32.8 billion in sales in 2007 (on a nonconsolidated basis, using the average currency exchange of 929 won per US dollar). Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships and showrooms.
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