Last week, Hyundai Motor America proudly reported the latest award for the stylishly elegant 2017 Elantra. Lauded for its unique and outstanding design, the Elantra won the 2016 International Design Excellence (IDEA®) Bronze in the Automotive & Transportation 2016 Category.
Conducted annually by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), IDEA judging is based on the five distinct criteria of Design Excellence: Design Innovation, Benefit to the User, Benefit to the Client, Benefit to Society and Appropriate Aesthetics. Elantra was among more than 1,700 design projects from more than 30 countries that competed this year.
“This top honor for the 2017 Elantra shows that Hyundai is committed to creating bold and extraordinary designs,” said Peter Schreyer, President and Chief Design Officer of Hyundai Motor Group. “This award for the 2017 Elantra makes us proud and is a great recognition for our design leadership.”
