Los Angeles, CA – March 8, 2022 – The Hispanic Motor Press reveals the winners of the 2022Hispanic Motor Press Awards(HMPA).The 12thannual program recognizes the best new vehicles for Hispanic car buyers based on styling, driving satisfaction, technology, safety, environmental impact, mechanical reliability, and value.
“With overall manufacturer advancements in power train technology, safety features, infotainment, connectivity, and cleaner mobility, it is more important than ever to guide Hispanic car buyers who represent 30 percent of the growth in new-vehicle sales,” states Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, founder and president of the Hispanic Motor Press. “The 2022 winners offer positive overall ownership experience and are considered significant automobiles in the market, as they meet the needs and desires of Hispanic consumers.”
The 2022 model year HMPA winners are:
- Family Vehicle of the Year: Kia Carnival
- Electric Vehicle (EV) of theYear: Hyundai IONIQ 5
- Compact Vehicle of the Year: Honda Civic
- Midsize Vehicle of the Year: Buick Envision
- Luxury Vehicle of the Year: Genesis GV70
- Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) of the Year: Mitsubishi Outlander
- Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) of the Year: Jeep Grand Wagoneer
- Pick-Up Truck of the Year: Ford Maverick
- Adventure Vehicle of the Year: Ford Bronco
- Best Technology Vehicle of the Year: GMC Hummer
The2022 HMPA Jury Panelist comprised of independent Hispanic automotive journalists, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization’s advisory board. The juror members evaluated over 100 new vehicles during 2021 and into 2022.
Auto manufacturers voluntarily submitted their entries, and the jury panel evaluated the vehicles on their features including overall design, comfort, safety, economy, handling, performance, functionality, infotainment integration, interior design, environmental requirements, driver satisfaction, and price.
The Hispanic Motor Press Awards is the premier independent Hispanic awards presented in the country for the Hispanic community to help, educate, and pre-select the best vehicle options in the market. It also offers scholarship programs for students in communications and journalism
The jurors are:
Aaron Sanchez -CA –
ABC News https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmsanchez/
Alejandro Maciel – CA-
www.latimes.com
Armando Varela -CA-
www.laopinion.com
Angelica Willard – FL-
www.willardpost.com
Camilo Alfaro – CA –
www.autoproyecto.com
Carlos Hernandez -CA-
www.latinocc.com
Jose Melendrez -NY-
www.laalcancia.com
David Loji
MI-Detroit Auto Bureau
Dawn Garcia -CA –
https://atodmagazine.com/
Ellie Byrd -TX
https://elheraldonews.com/index.php/en/
German Angel – CA –
Enfoque Social
Gil Silva -CA –
https://www.mitchell.com/
Hector Russo – TX –
https://geeksroom.com/
Jaime Gabaldoni -FL
https://www.univision.com/temas/autos
Jeffrey Gomez -CA-
https://thesnobmag.com/
Jose Pepe Forte -FL-
Univision Radio
Maria Ravani -FL-
www.sobrerodas.com
Lizza Monet Morales – CA –
www.xoxolizza.com
Roger Rivero – OR –
https://www.youtube.com/user/AutomotrizTV
Sandra Munoz -AZ-
https://www.latinaology.com/
Valerie Menard
http://www.latinotrafficreport.com/
Ricardo Rodriguez-Long -CA-
Garage Latino