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<H1>Hyundai Genesis Receives a J.D. Power and Associates 2009 APEAL Award</H1><PRE>Owners Recognize Genesis for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout(APEAL)FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power and Associatesdesignates Hyundai Genesis as its most appealing midsize premium car in the2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM).The J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award measures what consumers like anddislike about their new vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership,particularly with the vehicle\'s design, content, layout and performance.Genesis received high marks for its exterior design, engine and transmission,interior comfort, and technology and entertainment features totaling 864points - 26 points above the midsize premium car segment average. In addition,the Hyundai brand made a 16 point improvement from 2008."We are thrilled to accept this J.D. Power and Associates award as it trulysignifies the satisfaction and pride Genesis owners have for their cars," saidDave Zuchowski, Hyundai\'s vice-president of National Sales. "Genesis offersluxurious features and performance quality at a value unmatched by any othervehicle in its segment. And with awards like APEAL, it is clear Genesis ismore than meeting expectations for consumers in the market for a premium car.""Throughout the years, vehicle models achieving high APEAL scores have beenshown to benefit from faster sales, less need for cash incentives and higherprofit margins on each vehicle sold," said J.D. Power and Associates.The J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award will join the growing number ofGenesis honors and accolades including North American Car of the Year (a firstfor a Korean auto manufacturer,) Kiplinger\'s Best New Model for 2009,AutoPacific\'s Vehicle Satisfaction Award, and more. Genesis also contributedto Hyundai\'s ranking last month in the J.D. Power and Associates InitialQuality Study, as Hyundai ranked the highest non-premium nameplate and fourthoverall - up from thirteenth the previous year. Hyundai\'s Genesis sedan sets anew benchmark in the premium car category.  With a starting price of just$33,000, Genesis includes performance and luxury features typically found onvehicles costing thousands of dollars more. J.D. POWER AND ASSOCIATESHeadquartered in Westlake Village, Calif., J.D. Power and Associates is an ISO9001-registered global marketing information services firm operating in keybusiness sectors including market research, forecasting, consulting, trainingand customer satisfaction. The firm\'s quality and satisfaction measurementsare based on responses from millions of consumers annually. Find more detailedfindings on new-vehicle quality performance as well as model photos and specsby watching a video, reading an article and reviewing quality ratings atJDPower.com. J.D. Power and Associates is a business unit of The McGraw-HillCompanies.HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICAHyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is asubsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributedthroughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold andserviced through more than 790 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehiclessold in the U.S. are covered by The Hyundai Advantage, America\'s BestWarranty. In addition, Hyundai Assurance is now offered on all new vehiclesleased or purchased from a certified Hyundai dealer. The program is availableto any consumer, regardless of age, health, employment record or financedamount of the vehicle. The program is complimentary for the first 12 months. Journalists are invited to visit our news media web site: www.hyundainews.comSOURCE  Hyundai Motor AmericaMiles Johnson, +1-714-****-3366, milesjohnson@hmausa.com, or Lori Scholz,+1-714-****-3890, lscholz@hmausa.com, both of Hyundai Motor America</PRE>

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