NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards with the IONIQ five N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car. the fourth major World Car Award win for the Hyundai IONIQ five diversity in the last three years.
“We are thrilled and revered to win the prestigious World Performance Car Award for our IONIQ five N,” said Jaehoon Chang, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “This popularity is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric functionality and innovation. It is gratifying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last 3 years. We are proud to continue our winning streak and solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in the global electric vehicle industry. “
The World Car Awards announced the winners of this year’s contest in a rite held at the 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Hyundai Motor’s nominations reflect its developing stature globally and build on its successes beyond the World Car Awards. The brand’s IONIQ five and IONIQ 6 achieved 3 consecutive victories in 2022 and 2023 in the World Car, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design categories.
“On behalf of the entire N team, it is very gratifying to gain this well-deserved popularity from the prestigious World Car Awards jury,” said Jose Munoz, President and Chief Global Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company. “We dedicate this award to our passionate consumers who set the price for high-performance cars, and we are committed to continuing to deliver cars that excite and inspire. “
“IONIQ five N represents a watershed moment for Hyundai N and our electrification strategy. By combining our E-GMP platform with N’s motorsport expertise, we have created an innovative, high-performance electric vehicle that has set a new benchmark in the industry,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand and Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.
SOURCE Hyundai Automotive Company
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