Hyundai is highest ranked non-luxury maker as Genesis, Elantra, and Accent top their segments in 2014

THere's a new sherrif in town. J.D. Power just recognized Hyundai as the top-performing non-luxury brand for initial quality and presented three Hyundai vehicles – 2014 Genesis, 2014 Elantra and 2014 Accent – their highest award in their respective segments in the U.S. We've reviewed the 2014 Santa Fe XL as well as the Veloster Turbo and found both to be remarkably well-equipped for cars in their respective classes. Hit jump for more details on the well-deserved recognition.

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Review: Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2014

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The sporty compact segment seems to be thriving with various entries from the likes of VW, Mini, Fiat, Volvo, Scion, Mazda and Nissan shooting for the fun yet practical market. Hyundai's Veloster Turbo mixes it up with many longtime veterans, but brings a fresh perspective and degree of utility to the segment while continuing Hyundai's revitalization as a brand.

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SlideShow: Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2014

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

I just picked up the above Vitamin C coloured Hyundai Veloster Turbo 2014. This sleek and well-appointed three-door hatchback sports a 201hp powered by 1.6 Liter turbocharged four cylinder engine, a 6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC Manual Shift Mode with Paddle Shifters. A brief test drive earlier today revelaled a sporty but restrained performance, responsive braking system and all the tech you'd need in a car of this class including a multi-functional 7-inch touchscreen that easily interfaces with smartphones, has built in SatNav and iPhone integration with voice recognition. Some of the features that caught my eye were the panoramic sunroof, firm heated leather seats, spaceship-like instrument cluster and proximity-enabled start button. I have the chance to test this car out for a week and hope to put it through its paces as my daily driver as well as enjoy what it has to offer. Stay tuned for my full review right here.