AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
GRATITUDE IS ALWAYS STANDARD
We are honored to announce that as of March 2020, Genesis is the only brand in the industry with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+* on all of our vehicles. A reflection of our driver-first approach, Genesis accolades also include nods from J.D. Power*, NACTOY and more, alongside an impressive list of automotive media.
GENESIS BRAND AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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J.D. POWER #1 RANKED BRAND IN INITIAL QUALITY
For the second straight year, Genesis placed first in the J.D. Power* U.S. Initial Quality Study amongst all auto brands. A great honor and a tribute to our commitment to make Genesis owners’ needs our priority.
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AUTOPACIFIC® MOST SATISFYING PREMIUM BRAND, 2018 GENESIS BRAND
An industry benchmark, the AutoPacific®* 2018 VSAs are based on survey responses from over 58,000 owners. In just our second year in the market, Genesis won top luxury brand, achieving the highest brand satisfaction score to date. AutoPacific President George Peterson stated, "In just two years, Genesis has reached a level of owner satisfaction unattained by more established luxury brands."
GENESIS G70
#1 IN INITIAL QUALITY AND MULTIMEDIA QUALITY AMONG ALL COMPACT PREMIUM CARS, J.D. POWER 2019
In its very first year, the Genesis G70 ranked #1 in its class in two J.D. Power* 2019 Quality Studies for the U.S.—Initial Quality, and Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction. Most impressive, both studied the experiences of new vehicle owners—with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership—and ACEN system.
ADDITIONAL G70 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
IIHS tests are based on two essential criteria: how well a vehicle protects its occupants in the unfortunate event of a crash and technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. So, we are pleased that the 2020 G70 excels in these areas and has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+* for vehicles built after December 2019.
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2020 WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD®- BEST LUXURY SEDAN FOR SAFETY
The Women’s Choice Award* for Safety reflects the recommendations of a national study of women, who consider a range of criteria and command more than $80 billion in automotive purchasing power. For the Genesis G70: Best Luxury Sedan for Safety Under $50k award, women surveyed allocated points for the number of safety features in each car, with the G70 finishing as one of the Best Cars in 2020.
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THE GENESIS G70, 2019 NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR™
We’re honored to be 2019 North American Car of the Year™. One of the most highly regarded accolades in the auto industry, this competition awards excellence in innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, driver satisfaction and value. A panel of 47 independent automotive experts chose the G70 for this distinction from among dozens of new or substantially changed 2019 models.
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AUTOPACIFIC® BEST IN CLASS IDEAL VEHICLE ASPIRATIONAL LUXURY CAR, 2019 GENESIS G70
AutoPacific's Ideal Vehicle Award measures the fusion between expectation and reality. The 2019 Genesis G70 was recognized as the top aspirational luxury car with buyers who are driving their "ideal" vehicle. Regarding the award, AutoPacific* stated, “Owners don’t want them bigger, smaller, faster or more fuel efficient. This shows that planners, designers and engineers understand buyers and have provided a product closely targeted to their needs and desires.”
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A 2018 GOOD DESIGN® AWARD WINNER
The 2019 Genesis G70 has been named a 2018 GOOD DESIGN®* Award winner. The program was established to create awareness about contemporary design, honoring both products and industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have chartered new directions for innovation. Genesis joins leading transportation, electronic, consumer and lifestyle product brands in receiving this honor.
GENESIS G80
Defined by athletic styling, exhilarating performance, spacious interior, plus our most advanced technology and safety features, the G80 has been lauded as everything a midsize luxury sedan should be.
G80 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
IIHS tests are based on two essential criteria: how well a vehicle protects its occupants in the unfortunate event of a crash, and technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. So, we are pleased that the 2020 G80 excels in these areas and has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+*.
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2020 WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD® - BEST LUXURY SEDAN FOR RELIABILITY & OVERALL
The Women’s Choice Award* reflects the recommendations of a national study of women, who consider a range of criteria and command more than $80 billion in automotive purchasing power. This year G80 took home awards for Best Luxury Sedan for Reliability and Overall Under $50k, which weighs a variety of factors including safety, comfort, convenience, fuel economy and more.
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2020 NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL SAFETY RATING
For more than 30 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has set the standard for automotive safety, making it easier for drivers to choose safer vehicles. Genesis shares this commitment to safety first and that has resulted in the NHTSA* bestowing its highest rating on the 2020 G80.
GENESIS G90
Our flagship, full-size sedan is the utmost expression of refined luxury. Its immediate and enthusiastic recognition, including the highest score ever in AutoPacific’s 2017 survey, may have caught some by surprise, but clearly not G90 owners.
G90 AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
IIHS tests are based on two essential criteria: how well a vehicle protects its occupants in the unfortunate event of a crash, and technology that can prevent a crash or lessen its severity. So, we are pleased that the 2020 G90 excels in these areas and has been named an IIHS Top Safety Pick+*.
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2018 AUTOPACIFIC® BEST IN CLASS VEHICLE SATISFACTION LUXURY CAR
The 2019 Genesis G90 received top billing for the second consecutive year, being named AutoPacific®* Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Luxury Car. An industry benchmark, the Vehicle Satisfaction Awards identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market, measuring owners’ satisfaction with their new vehicles.