May's Car 'Kona Electric'... Selected by the Korea Automotive Journalists Association

The Korea Automobile Journalists Association (KAJA, President Choi Dae-yeol) announced on the 8th that the Hyundai Motor Kona Electric has been selected as the Car of the Month for May this year.

The Car of the Month is announced by the Car of the Year Selection Committee under the Journalists Association, which evaluates new cars and facelift models released during the entire previous month, from the 1st to the end of the month. The evaluation consists of five categories: ▲interior/exterior design and emotional quality ▲safety and convenience features ▲power performance ▲energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions ▲marketability and purchase intention.

Among the new cars introduced last month, the Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Honda CR-V Turbo were nominated for the Car of the Month for May, with the Kona Electric receiving 32 points (out of 50) and ultimately being selected as the Car of the Month for May.

This vehicle scored 8 points (out of 10) in the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions category. It recorded 6.3 points each in the safety and convenience features and power performance categories.

Jung Chi-yeon, Chairperson of the Car of the Year Selection Committee, stated, “The Kona Electric, which can be purchased for around 30 million won with purchase subsidies, is a key model leading the expansion of Hyundai Motor’s electric vehicle sales based on its reasonable price and excellent marketability.” She added, “The vehicle supports convenient and safe driving with wireless (OTA) software updates that keep it always up to date, a next-generation infotainment system, e-Highpass compatible with CarPay for linked payments, and various key safety equipment.”

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