Hyundai Ioniq 5, First EV Named MotorTrend 'SUV of the Year'
Motor Trend Selects '2023 SUV of the Year'
[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hyundai Motor Company announced on the 21st that the Ioniq 5 was selected as the 2023 'SUV of the Year' by MotorTrend, a globally prestigious automotive magazine. This is the first time Hyundai has received this award.
In particular, this selection is even more meaningful as the Ioniq 5 is the first electric vehicle to be named as a winning model in MotorTrend's 'SUV of the Year'.
MotorTrend cited the Ioniq 5's striking exterior, excellent driving performance, spacious and comfortable interior, efficient battery, outstanding value, and fast charging system as reasons for its selection as SUV of the Year.
MotorTrend's SUV of the Year is selected through a rigorous evaluation of six factors: progressive design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and driving performance.
Additionally, based on these evaluation criteria, top-level experts conduct extensive real-vehicle testing and thorough analysis over a long period, which grants the award high objectivity and credibility.
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A Hyundai Motor official said, “We are honored that the Ioniq 5 has won MotorTrend's 'SUV of the Year', one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry,” adding, “This selection is meaningful as it recognizes Hyundai's world-class product development, design, and engineering capabilities, and we will continue to make such efforts in the future.”
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