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Hyundai IONIQ 5 Wins Japan Import Car of the Year
20 Dec, 2022 03:10 PM
• IONIQ 5 beats
strong competitors in the final round at Japan Car of the Year
• The model’s
innovative design, engineering, and driving range attract attention of Japanese
customers
• IONIQ 5 has received various prestigious awards, including World Car of the Year
• Hyundai Mobility Japan will contribute to the future of mobility in the market
SEOUL/YOKOHAMA, December 9, 2022 – Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 all-electric SUV won the 2022-2023
Import Car of the Year at Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY).
As the first model of Hyundai Motor’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand, IONIQ 5 received one of the most prestigious accolades in the competition, beating BMW iX, Land Rover Range Rover and Renault Arkana, which were also named as the 10 Best Cars of the Year. This is the first time for a Korean automaker to win an award at the JCOTY.
Japan Car
of the Year was established in 1980 to name the 10 Best Cars of the Year and
final winners for each category after test-drives and final votes from Japan
Car of the Year’s Executive Committee. Vehicles released in the Japanese
domestic car market between Nov. 1 of the previous year and Oct. 31 of the
current year are eligible for the annual competition. Earlier in November,
IONIQ 5 was selected for the 10 Best Cars for 2022-2023* from among 48
candidates
“IONIQ 5
signals a bold new direction in electric mobility for customers in Japan and
around the world. Already the winner of prestigious global awards, including
World Car of the Year, to be recognized in Japan is a significant achievement,
especially against such strong competition," said Won Sang Cho, CEO of
Hyundai Mobility Japan. "Since it went on sale in Japan earlier this year,
IONIQ 5 has received positive feedback from consumers who have praised the
IONIQ 5's design, engineering and excellent driving range. We will continue to
strive to contribute to the future of the mobility with sincerity and humility
for the Japanese market."
IONIQ 5 was
developed based on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform
(E-GMP). The model boasts a futuristic design, innovative interior space suited
for various lifestyles, eco-friendly materials, dynamic driving performance and
safety. The EV also offers a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function and various driver
assistance features to enhance the in-car experience for drivers and
passengers.
The JCOTY
Commission commented that the judges highly evaluated IONIQ 5 for its
innovative exterior, interior design, outstanding driving range and dynamic
performance. They also valued it for its various convenience and safety
features that enhance driving pleasure.
The model
has earned many prestigious global awards, including World Car of the Year in
April and 2023 MotorTrend SUV of the Year in October. In addition, it has won
2022 German Car of the Year, 2022 UK Car of the year as well as 2022 Wards 10
Best Engines & Propulsion Systems, Car & Driver’s 2022 EV of the Year,
Auto Motor und Sport’s No1 electric vehicle, Auto Bild’s Best Import Car of the
Year World Electric Vehicle of the year and Auto Zeitung’s best electric
vehicle.
In line
with Hyundai Motor’s vision of ‘Progress for Humanity,’ the company established
Hyundai Mobility Japan in 2022 to provide zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to the
market through an online platform designed to appeal to younger, eco-conscious
Japanese customers.
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