Otodiva – Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has won the World Performance Car award 2024, confirms its position as a leader in electric car performance. This achievement strengthens Hyundai Motors' reputation in the global automotive industry. This is the fourth major win for the Hyundai IONIQ line 5 at the World Car Awards in the last three years. This victory strengthens IONIQ's position 5 N as leader market by continuing to outperform EV competitors with technology high performance extra ordinary.
“We are very pleased and proud to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for IONIQ 5 N,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “This award is proof of Hyundai's commitment to pushing the boundaries regarding electric car performance and innovation. It is very satisfying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last three years. We are proud to continue this winning streak and solidify Hyundai's position as a leader in the global electric car industry.”
At the New York International Auto Show (THIN) 2024, the winners of this year's World Car Awards were announced. The many nominations from Hyundai Motor show that its reputation is increasingly strengthening its position in the global market, as well as its continued success at previous World Car Awards. IONIQ 5 dan IONIQ 6 managed to win three years in a row before, namely in year 2022 and 2023, in the World Car category, World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design.
“On behalf of the entire N team, It is a great pleasure to receive this valuable award from the prestigious judging panel of the World Car Awards,” said José Muñoz, President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company. “We dedicate this extraordinary award to our customers who love and appreciate high-performance vehicles, and we are committed to continuing to deliver vehicles that amaze and inspire. We are passionate about being a pioneer in the new era of high-performance electric vehicles and we are determined to continuously push the boundaries in building intelligent mobility.”
In July 2023, Hyundai N introduces IONIQ 5 N as its first EV, which marks an important step in the high-performance electric car segment that is very much aimed at drivers. This car is built using the latest technology and enhanced racetrack capabilities, became an early representative of the N electrification strategy. By combining the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) standard IONIQ 5 with motorsport technology from N, and take advantage of the N advantages of 'Rolling Labs’ which has been electrified, IONIQ 5 N is able to maximize the capabilities of high-performance electric cars.
The success of IONIQ 5 N has been widely recognized in the media as a breakthrough, game-changer, and benchmarks for high-performance electric cars. IONIQ 5 N also won the Car of the Year Award 2023 from Top Gear and recorded the fastest electric SUV lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, as reported by German magazine Sport Auto.
“IONIQ 5 The N represents an important moment for Hyundai N and our electrification strategy. By combining our E-GMP platform with the advantages of N motorsport, we have created an innovative, high-performance electric car that is setting new standards in the industry,” kata To Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company. “The awards and recognition we received validate our commitment to delivering innovative and driver-oriented electric vehicles. With IONIQ 5 N, we're not just redefining what a performance car is, but also shaping the future of exciting electric driving experiences.”
The World Car Awards is an annual event where 100 international jury of 29 The state tests and votes on eligible vehicles.
