Ioniq 5 Named 'Electric Vehicle of the Year' by U.S. Automotive Magazine

Ranked 1st, Surpassing 19 Competing Models

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hyundai Motor's Ioniq 5 has been selected as the '2022 Electric Vehicle of the Year' by the American automotive magazine Car and Driver.

According to the automotive industry on the 19th, Car and Driver conducted a rigorous three-week evaluation of 20 electric vehicle models, including the Ioniq 5, Audi e-tron GT, BMW i4 and iX, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and Mercedes-Benz EQS. Among them, the Ioniq 5 was chosen as the best electric vehicle, surpassing 19 competing vehicles.

The evaluation was conducted by Car and Driver editors focusing on ▲vehicle value ▲driving tests ▲new technologies applied to the vehicle ▲driving enjoyment.

Tony Quiroga, editor-in-chief of Car and Driver, said, “The Ioniq 5 demonstrated excellent overall product quality in terms of driving performance, range, and charging speed,” adding, “It will be an attractive option for customers looking to purchase an electric vehicle.”

Jose Munoz, Hyundai Motor’s Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Head of North America, said, “We have successfully launched the Ioniq 5, which applies the dedicated electric vehicle platform E-GMP that offers spacious interior and excellent performance,” and added, “Following the Ioniq 5, we will provide higher customer satisfaction through the upcoming launches of the Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 7.”

The Ioniq 5 has received much praise from global media and customers based on its high product competitiveness.

After winning the ‘2022 World Car Awards’ for ‘World Car of the Year,’ it was also selected as the ‘2022 Germany Car of the Year’ and ‘2022 UK Car of the Year,’ and has earned titles such as ‘Auto Bild Best Import Cars of the Year’ in the electric vehicle category and ‘Auto Zeitung Comprehensive 1st Place in Electric Vehicle Comparison Evaluation.’

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