The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has been named Car of the Year by the Hispanic Motor Press. A jury of 24 Hispanic automotive journalists and industry influencers examined more than 100 new vehicles before reaching their decision.
“Being one of the best-selling cars in the world, the Hyundai Elantra has to deliver to the most demanding customers across the globe,” explained Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, president of the Hispanic Motor Press. The all-new Elantra includes a full lineup from the hybrid version to a sportier version with the N model. The build quality of built and overall performance is proof that this Korean automaker has become a force in the industry.”
Hispanic buyers, the organization says, “represent 30 percent of the growth in new-vehicle sales.”
Awardees included:
Car Model of the Year: Hyundai Elantra
Finalists: Kia K5, Honda Accord
EV Car of the Year: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Finalists: Chevrolet Bolt EV, Kia Niro EV
Hybrid Car of the Year: Honda CR-V Hybrid
Finalists: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, Toyota RAV4 Prime
Sports Car of the Year: Dodge Challenger SRT
Finalists: Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Mustang
Luxury Car of the Year: Genesis GV80
Finalists: Cadillac Escalade w/Super Cruise, Lincoln Aviator
Car Technology of the Year: Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell
Finalists: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, Hyundai NEXO Fuel Cell
SUV of the Year: Chevrolet Suburban
Finalists: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe
Pick-Up Truck of the Year: Ford F-150
Finalists: Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500
Adventure Car of the Year: Ram TRX
Finalists: Jeep Gladiator Mojave, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Family Car of the Year: Chrysler Pacifica
Finalists: Buick Envision, Toyota Sienna
