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Hyundai Awarded Two Vehicles on the 2026 Best Cars for the Money List by U.S. News and World Report
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Tucson have made the 2026 Best Cars for the Money list by U.S. News and World Report. The Elantra Hybrid received Best Compact Hybrid for the second year in a row, while the Tucson earned Best Compact SUV for the third consecutive year and the fifth time overall. These awards recognize the best value and quality in each class and will be presented at the Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. on January 22.
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