Mohammad Yousuf Naghi Motors, dealer of Hyundai cars in the Western region of Saudi Arabia, announced the winning of its luxury car Centennial 2013 the “Best Luxury Car 2012– Saudi Arabia” award of Sport Auto magazine. The award was received by both Mr. Tom Lee, Regional Manager of Hyundai Middle East, and Mr. Hazm Jamjoom, Vice President of Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors.
The award presentation ceremony was held alongside the opening event of Luxury Motor Show – EXCS 2012, which was opened last Tuesday at Jeddah Hilton hotel with the participation of the majority of luxury cars dealers in Saudi Arabia.
On this occasion, Mr. Tom Lee expressed his pleasure for winning the award which assured the advanced of technologies of Hyundai cars embodied in Centennial model. After receiving the award he added:” Since Hyundai decided to enter the luxury car segment, we realized the big challenges that we were about to face in this fascinating segment. Upon launching of our first Centennial model, we proved that determination and ambition resulted in achieving record sales across world markets. ” Tom Lee concluded his speech by thanking Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors for their great interest in Centennial model and giving it a major part in their marketing plans, which have helped to put this model on top of luxury cars segment. He, as well, thanked Sport Auto magazine for their great confidence in Centennial model through granting it the “Best Luxury Car 2012 – Saudi Arabia” award.
Commenting on launching of Centennial car in the region markets, Mr. Lee said: “We entered the luxury car segment through Centennial model, and we have noticed how this distinctive car satisfies its clients, thanks to its superb driving experience, luxurious interior, stylish exterior and competitive price. The success of Centennial among Hyundai customers in the Middle East rose its sales significantly, and this motivated us to develop Centennial model 2013 through more classy and distinctive design to reaffirm our commitment in continuous development and improvement through Hyundai’s philosophy which is based on “Modern Excellence” concept.
Meanwhile, Mr. Hazm Jamjoom, after participating in receiving the award, expressed his contentment for receiving Sport Auto magazine award, which underlines its credibility in the selection of appropriate car in each category of its annual awards, and said: “Since the introduction of Centennial model in the Saudi markets we aimed to place it top of luxury cars segment in view of its highly features that luxury car segment customer deserves.
On the other hand, Mr. Gerard Saunal, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Sport Auto magazine, after presenting the award, said that the selection of the most luxurious car Centennial was based on their criteria, and that presenting the award alongside the opening event of the Luxury Motor Show enhances its fascination.
He added:” For more than 30 years Sport Auto presents its appreciation awards to manufacturers and car dealers in the Middle East in general and in Saudi Arabia in particular, in recognition of their efforts and achievements in the automotive industry and high marketing performance. I have said earlier that all Hyundai cars will continue winning awards in view of the amazing production development in terms of advanced technologies and fascinating designs.”
“Sport Auto team had the opportunity to test-drive Hyundai luxury car model Centennial several times in different places inside Saudi Arabia and abroad; and we were amazed with its stunning development compared with other models in its segment. Thus, we were sure, independently, of the superiority of this car and that it deserves the “Best Luxury Car 2012 – Saudi Arabia”. He added
He further said that the assessment of the Centennial was based on the following criteria:
• Overall luxury
• Tangible luxury equipment
• Spacious interior
• Elegant and stylish exterior
• Highly developed engine and transmission
• Competitive and reasonable price
Hyundai Centennial received various prestigious awards including J. D. Power and Associates award for large, most luxurious and attractive cars in a study released in 2011, the study also covered performance and design. This strongly led the car to enter the luxury cars segment.
Hyundai offers to Centennial client Hyundai Premium Assurance program, which offers warranty for unlimited distance for five years, and 3- year or 60000 km free service, in addition to re-purchase warrant at prefixed price, thus Hyundai provides to its client a car value warranty should the client decided to sell his car.