Hyundai Finishes Second Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study; Santa Cruz Named Top Midsize Pickup

• Hyundai rises to second among mass-market brands
• Hyundai ranks third in the industry overall for the second year in a row
• Santa Cruz Top Midsize Pickup for the second consecutive year
• Hyundai Sonata finishes second in the Midsize Car segmentⁱ
• Hyundai Elantra finishes third in the Compact Car segment
• Hyundai Palisade finishes third in Upper Midsize SUV segmentⁱⁱ

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2025 -- Hyundai ranked second among mass-market brands and third overall in the industry for the second consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS)℠. For vehicles, the Hyundai Santa Cruz was the highest-ranked Midsize Pickup for the second year in a row. This recognition reinforces Santa Cruz's reputation for bold design, everyday versatility, and exceptional quality. Additionally, the Sonata finished second and the Elantra and Palisade each secured third place in their respective segments.