Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the title ‘World Car of the Year’ at the prestigious 2022 World Car Awards. The results were declared at a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
“We are truly honored to receive these prestigious awards, which recognize the talent and hard work of all our people and business partners at Hyundai Motor Company. Our vision is to enable Progress for Humanity, and this endorsement of our approach will serve to embolden our commitment to make this vision a reality,” as commented by Jaehoon Chang, President, and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
Talking about Ioniq 5 in detail, it is the first model in Hyundai’s dedicated BEV lineup brand: Ioniq. It comes equipped with a plethora of features. These include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, advanced connectivity, and driver assistance systems that offer the ultimate in-car experience. Ioniq 5 was recognized by a jury of 102 automotive journalists from 33 countries around the world. The battery-electric vehicle (BEV) was considered alongside 27 competitor models launched in 2021. The vehicle can be charged from 10-80 percent in just 18 minutes.
“IONIQ 5 represents a pivotal achievement for us as we pioneer a new generation of smart mobility solutions with our innovative E-GMP platform technologies, exceptional performance, and disruptive approach to design and space. IONIQ 5 has made a strong impression on increasingly eco-conscious consumers around the world, and its success supports the acceleration of electrification of the automotive industry. The pace of change at Hyundai will continue unabated through the rest of 2022 as we will soon be adding to our award-winning IONIQ range,” Further added Chang.
Hyundai is accelerating its electrification strategy to become the world’s leading EV maker. The company plans to introduce 17 new BEV models by 2030, including Genesis luxury-brand models and aims to boost annual global BEV sales to 1.87 million units by 2030.
“With IONIQ 5, we set out to create a new mobility experience — a game-changer. This extraordinary vehicle was made possible by the passion and efforts of designers and engineers who pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the EV space,” as commented by SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center.
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