SUV Hyundai PALISADE and Santa Cruz Win Top J.D. Power 2022 U.S. APEAL Awards
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SEOUL, July 22, 2022 – J.D. Power today designated the Hyundai PALISADE and Santa Cruz as the most appealing vehicles in their segments in the 2022 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM. The PALISADE earned the top score in the Upper Midsize SUV segment, while Santa Cruz took the top spot in the Midsize Pickup segment. Additional vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup performed well, with IONIQ 5 and SONATA both finishing second in their respective segments, while TUCSON and ACCENT were third.
“We are thrilled with the recognition of Santa Cruz and PALISADE in this year’s J.D. Power APEAL Study,” said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. “The PALISADE and Santa Cruz both have on-road presence, upscale interiors, human-focused technology, and advanced Hyundai SmartSense Safety features. This recognition is the result of our organization-wide commitment to delivering vehicles that exceed the expectations of our customers.”
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