Ioniq 5 Wins '2023 Canada Utility Vehicle of the Year' Award

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Hyundai Motor Company has secured the top spot in the Utility category of Canada’s Car of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Hyundai announced on the 19th that the Ioniq 5 was selected as the '2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.'

The 'Canadian Car of the Year' is a prestigious award presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. It is selected through evaluation and voting by a panel of 49 Canadian automotive experts and journalists.

The final nominees for the '2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year' included three models: Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, Kia Telluride, and Mitsubishi Outlander. After a fierce competition, the Ioniq 5 was ultimately chosen.

Following last year’s Tucson, the Ioniq 5 has earned the top spot in the Utility category of Canada’s Car of the Year, marking Hyundai’s second consecutive year leading this category.

The Ioniq 5 was first launched in Canada last year. Winning the Utility category in such a relatively short period demonstrates its excellent product quality.

Don Romano, President of Hyundai Motor Canada, said, "The Ioniq 5 continues to receive global acclaim, and it is a great honor to be selected as the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. The Ioniq 5’s unique design, ultra-fast charging, and spacious interior have been recognized by Canadian customers."

Mitchell Crepaldi, President of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, emphasized, "There is no doubt that the Ioniq 5 is a vehicle worth considering for purchase by Canadian customers in 2023."

The Ioniq 5 is the first dedicated electric vehicle developed based on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform. It features ▲a unique and futuristic design ▲an innovatively designed interior space for versatility ▲eco-friendly materials and colors ▲dynamic driving performance and crash safety unique to dedicated electric vehicles ▲a convenient and efficient fast-charging system ▲a Vehicle To Load (V2L) system based on the Moving Energy System concept ▲various advanced driver assistance systems and state-of-the-art infotainment specifications.

With its high product competitiveness and safety, the Ioniq 5 has continued to receive global awards and praise.

In April last year, it won the 'World Car of the Year' at the 2022 World Car Awards. In October, it was the first EV to be named 'SUV of the Year' by MotorTrend, a globally renowned automotive magazine. Additionally, it was named 'Germany Car of the Year 2022' and 'UK Car of the Year 2022.'

A Hyundai official stated, "The Ioniq 5’s awards recognize Hyundai’s outstanding product quality. We will leverage this achievement to drive sales in the Canadian automotive market and continue to perform well in the global market."

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