Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Earns Coveted Titles of World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design of the Year
Hyundai Motor Company’s highly regarded IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner has been honored with the distinguished titles of World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design of the Year by an esteemed international jury. The awards were announced at a grand ceremony hosted at the prestigious New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), where the IONIQ 6 was commended for its exceptional aerodynamic design and impressive all-electric range.
IONIQ 6 was selected as the winning vehicle by a global panel of 100 Auto Journalists from 32 Countries, Marking Hyundai’s Second Consecutive Triple Crown Win at World Car Awards Following the IONIQ 5’s triumph last year.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor two years in a row, which recognizes the tremendous talents and unrelenting efforts of everyone at Hyundai Motor Company to bring EVs like IONIQ 6 to market,”
said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
“This honor reinforces our commitment to be a global leader in vehicle electrification and will serve to embolden our efforts as a smart mobility solutions provider.”
(SangYup Lee, executive vice president and head of Hyundai Global Design Center, Hyundai Motor Company and José Muñoz, president and global chief operating officer, Hyundai Motor Company | president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America accept Hyundai’s World Car of the Year awards in New York, April 5, 2023.)
IONIQ 6 is the second model in Hyundai’s dedicated all-electric lineup brand, IONIQ. It takes full advantage of a bespoke Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture to offer 800-V, ultra-fast charging capabilities for a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 18 minutes and a spacious interior.
IONIQ 6’s many features include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, driver assistance systems and advanced connectivity with over-the-air (OTA) software updates that offer the ultimate in-car experience. The spacious and ergonomic interior takes full advantage of the elongated 2,950 mm wheelbase to provide an array of empowering features, such as Dual Color Ambient Lighting, Speed Sync Lighting, EV Performance Tune-up and Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD), to enhance the electric mobility experience.
In addition, IONIQ 6 has won prestigious awards during the past few months as it’s been named ‘Saloon of the Year’ at the 2023 GQ Car Awards and ‘New Car of the Year’ hosted by Le Guide de l’auto. Plus, it achieved a five-star safety rating and ‘Best in Class’ selection in the ‘Large Family Car’ category from Euro NCAP.
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