Kia Ceed Wagon PHEV Named 'Best Car' by Swedish Automotive Magazine

Second After 2018 Optima Wagon PHEV

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Kia Motors' rechargeable hybrid electric vehicle, the Ceed Wagon Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), has been named the 'Best Car of 2021' by the European automotive magazine Technicens Bartz. This marks the second time Kia has received the honor of Technicens Bartz's Best Car, following the Optima Wagon Plug-in Hybrid in 2018.

The final candidates for the 2021 Best Car included a total of 10 vehicles competing, such as the Porsche Taycan, Volkswagen ID.3, and BMW iX3. Based on the comprehensive evaluation by the judging panel, Kia's Ceed Wagon Plug-in Hybrid was announced as the final winner on the 30th of last month (local time).

Peter Himmer, head of Kia Motors Sweden Sales Corporation, stated, "We are very proud and pleased to receive the top award once again with a plug-in hybrid vehicle following 2018," adding, "Our goal is for more people in Sweden to choose eco-friendly cars and contribute to overcoming the climate crisis."

The judging panel explained the selection reason, saying, "The Ceed Wagon Plug-in Hybrid has many advantages including practicality, functionality, safety, and economy, and above all, its eco-friendly aspect stood out."

Kia Motors' Ceed Wagon Plug-in Hybrid was launched in January last year and has sold over 4,000 units in Sweden alone to date. The Ceed Wagon Plug-in Hybrid is equipped with an 8.9kWh lithium polymer battery pack and a 44.5kW electric motor, allowing it to run 60 km on electricity alone.

Meanwhile, Kia Motors sold approximately 25,000 units in Sweden last year. Of these, 19,000 units, accounting for 74%, were eco-friendly vehicles. Additionally, Kia Motors achieved sales of about 432,000 units in Europe last year, with eco-friendly vehicles making up about 27% of that total.

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