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SUV Hyundai Motor Named “Top Three in the World” Finalist for Three 2026 World Car Awards
SUV Hyundai Motor Named “Top Three in the World” Finalist for Three 2026 World Car Awards
SUV Hyundai Motor Named “Top Three in the World” Finalist for Three 2026 World Car Awards
SUV Hyundai Motor Named “Top Three in the World” Finalist for Three 2026 World Car Awards
SEOUL, March 4, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized with three “Top Three in the World” finalist nominations for the 2026 World Car Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year that the company has been recognized at this prestigious event.
Now in their 22nd year, the annual World Car Awards are one of the world’s leading automotive awards programs. Hyundai Motor has been shortlisted for three awards this year, including:
A jury of 98 international automotive journalists from 33 countries selected the finalists through a secret ballot. The winners will be announced live at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The all-new PALISADE
The all-new PALISADE is the company’s flagship premium SUV, offering a blend of comfort, space and technology. Key features include:
IONIQ 6 N
IONIQ 6 N is a high-performance electric vehicle (EV) that combines exhilarating power with advanced technology for the track and the road. Key features include:
The all-new VENUE
The all-new VENUE is a compact SUV designed for urban adventures, offering a bold design and a wealth of features. Key features include:
The brand has performed consistently strongly over the last several years at the World Car Awards. In 2025, INSTER (also known as CASPER Electric) won the World Electric Vehicle. In 2024, IONIQ 5 N was crowned World Performance Car. Both IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 took triple titles in 2023 and 2022, respectively, each winning World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year.
This consistent recognition underscores Hyundai Motor’s leadership in automotive innovation as the brand continues to push the boundaries of design and technology.
Yukyung An
ayk@hyundai.com
Global PR Contents · Hyundai Motor Company
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About Hyundai Motor Group
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,’ Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
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