Last week, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson was named the “Best Compact Crossover” SUV by Ruedas ESPN. The award was presented last week at the 45th annual Miami International Auto Show, and it marks the fifth year in a row that a new Hyundai model was recognized by the leading Spanish-language automotive radio show in the United States. Keep reading to find out more!
This year marked the 13th annual Ruedas ESPN awards, which
had an executive committee that generated the nominations. A panel of industry
experts selected the winners of the twelve basic categories in addition to the
top prize of “Ruedas ESPN Car of the Year.” Ruedas ESPN is broadcast live on
ESPN Deportes Radio and can be heard on more than 48 radio stations in the
United States and Puerto Rico as well as SIRIUS. Each Sunday morning, a trio of
hosts hold a radio show where they share their passion for cars and
engineering, and motorsports. Jaime Florez, Ruedas ESPN director and host, had this to say:
“The all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson has everything a young family needs and more. The Tucson is a class-leading compact crossover with its appealing combination of bold design, comfort, functionality and advanced safety technologies.”
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson offers a sporty design and features an impressive and efficient powertrain that offers a great, dynamic ride. It comes equipped with a long list of advanced safety technology and all the latest in entertainment features. Mike O’Brien, vice president of corporate and product planning at Hyundai Motor America, had this to say about the honor:“We’re thrilled to receive the “Best Compact Crossover” award from Ruedas ESPN for the all-new Tucson. This award is an important indicator that Hyundai is continuing to hit the mark when it comes to appealing to a wide variety of demographics in a very competitive market.”
To check out all the features and specs available, head on down to your Hyundai dealers near Richmond, Future Hyundai of Concord, to speak to a member of our team!
