The JD Power 2016 US Tech Experience Index StudySM has named the Hyundai Tucson and Genesis highest in overall customer experience with vehicle technology in the small vehicle and midsize premium segments. The inaugural study measures owner experience, usage, and interaction with driver-centric vehicle technology.

Each model outperformed the competition in their respective segments, with the Tucson ranking the highest in six evaluation categories - collision protection, comfort and convenience, driving assistance, entertainment and connectivity, and navigation. The Genesis outperformed 20 other vehicles to rank highest in its competitive segment.

The Tucson comes equipped with advanced safety features such as Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Backup Warning Sensors, DownHill Brake Control and Hill-Start Assist Control, as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The Tucson offers a standard 8-inch colour LCD display with rear view camera and touchscreen function for intuitive operation.

The Genesis employs a suite of active driver safety technologies dubbed Sensory Surround Safety. It offers Smart Cruise Control, BSD, ESC, RCTA, and more. In addition, the Genesis features an Emergency Steering Support Driving Mode, which automatically changes the setting of the ESC in the direction suitable for emergency steering; to help avoid frontal crash situations. It also offers an array of driver convenience technologies and entertainment/media solutions such as the Lexicon Discrete Logic 7 Surround audio system, which includes iPod/USB auxiliary media input jacks.