Hyundai Motor Group continues success at World Car Awards with triple victory in 2024

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Hyundai Motor Group shines at the 2024 World Car Awards with Kia EV9 winning World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle awards, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 N taking the World Performance Car title. The Group's dominance in the EV sector is reinforced by these wins, adding to their impressive track record of 12 World Car Awards.

• Kia EV9 wins 2024 World Car of the Year and 2024 World Electric Vehicle awards, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group's global EV leadership
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N takes 2024 World Performance Car title, marking fourth World Car Award win for the IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years
• This year's victories take the Group's World Car Awards total to 12, including back-to-back triple wins with IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 in 2022 and 2023 respectively

SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has continued its incredible success at the World Car Awards, with the Kia EV9 named the 2024 World Car of the Year in a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show.

The EV9 was also named 2024 World Electric Vehicle, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was crowned the 2024 World Performance Car, reinforcing the Group's global EV leadership and the technological excellence of its EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

These 2024 victories underscore the Group's success at the World Car Awards in recent years, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both taking triple titles in 2022 and 2023 respectively in the World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year categories. In 2023 the Kia EV6 GT was also named World Performance Car, and in 2020 the Kia Telluride won the overall World Car of the Year title while the Kia Soul EV was crowned World Urban Car.

"We are honored that the EV9 has been named the World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle," said Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia. "This is a testament to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and design excellence. The EV9's continued success will drive us to keep delivering exceptional vehicles that redefine the driving experience for customers around the world."

"We are thrilled and honored to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N," said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. "This recognition is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric performance and innovation. We are proud to solidify Hyundai's position as a leader in the global EV industry."

For more information, please visit http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com, https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom, or https://www.kianewscenter.com/.

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FAQ

What awards did the Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 N win in 2024?

The Kia EV9 won the 2024 World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle awards, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N took the 2024 World Performance Car title.

How many World Car Awards has Hyundai Motor Group won in total?

Hyundai Motor Group has won a total of 12 World Car Awards, including the recent wins in 2024.

What is the significance of these victories for Hyundai Motor Group?

The victories highlight Hyundai Motor Group's global leadership in the EV sector and the technological excellence of its Electric Global Modular Platform.

Who expressed gratitude for the awards on behalf of Kia and Hyundai?

Ho Sung Song, President and CEO at Kia, and Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, expressed gratitude for the awards respectively.

Where can more information about Hyundai Motor Group be found?

More information can be found at http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com, https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom, or https://www.kianewscenter.com/.