Hyundai 2nd to Lexus in Consumer Report

Hyundai Motor Co., Korea's largest carmaker, was ranked No.2 in a recent U.S. auto survey. Toyota Motor Co.'s luxury brand Lexus ranked 1st.

The survey by Strategic Vision, an automotive consulting firm, was based on a poll of 74,000 drivers in the United States who were asked about the overall quality of their new cars. Hyundai beat other prominent carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW to snatch the second place in the survey's "Best-rated Brands" category.

"Hyundai scored well because the brand's vehicle quality has improved, its models have a long warranty and they are affordable," a report in USA Today noted