Small-car buyers crave functionality, connectivity and safety from automotive interiors, industry experts say at today's conference.

The success of the two cars has taken even the auto maker by surprise, Jae Min says, pointing to stable transaction prices in the U.S. and the success of the bigger Jetta in Germany.

Hyundai’s Christopher Chapman, who picks up two Ward's 10 Best Interiors trophies at today's WardsAuto Interiors Conference, says his top priorities are quality and safe integration of electronic devices.