•Hyundai Motor wins two Red Dot Design Awards for Hyundai Kona and Hyundai NEXO

•Accolades highlight Hyundai Motor's success in evolving its design language

SEOUL, April 9, 2018 – Hyundai Motor has won two of this year's Red Dot Design Awards, one of the most renowned international design and innovation prizes. Hyundai's Fuel Cell vehicle NEXO and the subcompact SUV Kona were awarded in the Cars and Motorcycles category. The Kona gained recognition for outstanding design and innovation in 'SUV/Off-road vehicles' and the Hyundai NEXO showed its excellence in its subcategory.

The prestigious award evaluates the product's functionality, durability, level of innovation and overall quality under aspects of form and function.

The NEXO is Hyundai's second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle. It is characterized by a pure and calm design emphasizing its streamlined silhouette and by a floating roof. The All-New Hyundai NEXO shapes the future of driving and is the eye-catching, technological flagship of Hyundai. The first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV combines the practicality of an SUV with the clean advanced fuel cell know-how offering the most advanced technology on the market with autonomous driving capabilities, smart advanced driver assistance systems and strongest powertrains in the segment.

The Kona broadens Hyundai's successful SUV line-up. With its sleek, sharp and colorful design it creates a unique proposition in the sub-compact SUV segment. Bold exterior lines, a pleasantly spacious interior and a powerful engine line-up make the innovative subcompact SUV suitable for modern, urban customers.

Drawing on a prominent jury consisting of high profile designers, professors and journalists, the Red Dot Design Award is recognized globally as one of the most sought-after marks for high quality design. The 2018 contest attracted entries from 59 countries, making the Red Dot Award the largest product competition in the world.

Photo credit: Hyundai
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