All other brands take a backseat as Hyundai dominated the JD Powers IQS 2006 rankings released recently.

Here is how the Hyundai score-sheet looks like :

 Segments performance/rank

For Hyundai, the jump from No. 11 to No. 3 can be easily attributed to the marked improvement in the quality of its vehicles and the increasing customer confidence. Hyundai is completely focused on improving quality to get on more customers in its fold.

"They've done one hell of a job," was said of Hyundai, which has overcome early customer resistance because of concerns over reliability. "They have been steadily improving over the last several years."

"Hyundai has been passionately trying to improve their quality. What we are seeing is a payoff for that commitment." commented another source.

Hyundai scored a hit with consumers, with the Hyundai brand coming in an overall No. 3 with an average 102 problems. The Hyundai Tucson took the top spot for compact SUV segment. What is notable is that brands like Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Kia have been left behind. Their customers have more issues with their vehicles. Finally the customers are appreciating real quality over tag value.

J.D. Power collected responses from 63,607 purchasers and lessees of new 2006 model-year vehicles after 90 days of ownership for the study. This year's survey included 217 questions, up from 135 in previous years.

The IQS study measures 217 attributes, including the overall driving experience, engine and transmission, and a broad range of defect and design problems reported by vehicle owners.  Established in 1968, J. D. Power & Associates is a global marketing information firm, which conducts independent and unbiased survey. Their reports have been the benchmarks for measuring and tracking quality and customer satisfaction since its inception.

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Co. has grown into a large group which in 2005 sold 3.7 million vehicles and became the world’s sixth largest automotive manufacturer.

OTE Group is the exclusive dealer of Hyundai’s range of vehicles in Oman. With a nationwide network of showrooms and service centers, OTE Group ensures that Hyundai customers are never far from getting a wide range of high quality after-sales service. It is this strong partnership that continues to lead more customers to join the Hyundai family.