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Awards Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car
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Awards Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car
Awards Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car
Awards Hyundai IONIQ 6 N Crowned 2026 World Performance Car
NEW YORK/SEOUL, April 1, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company has achieved a significant victory at the 2026 World Car Awards, the IONIQ 6 N named the World Performance Car. The winners of the 22nd annual awards were announced live today at a ceremony during the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
This recognition from the World Car Awards jury means a great deal to the thousands of people at Hyundai who designed, engineered, and built this vehicle. Customers appreciate great design, advanced technology, and real-world value that the IONIQ 6 N offers. We are grateful to the jury for this honor. And we are grateful to the customers around the world who choose Hyundai every day and inspire everything we build. This award belongs to them and to the team that earned it.
President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company
IONIQ 6 N triumphed in the World Performance Car category by redefining high-performance for the electric era. It combines thrilling power with sophisticated, driver-focused technology for both track and road.
This is the fifth consecutive year that Hyundai Motor has been recognized at the World Car Awards, a testament to its continued leadership in automotive innovation. Previous major wins include:
This consistent recognition underscores Hyundai Motor’s leadership as the brand continues to push the boundaries of design and technology.
Yukyung An
ayk@hyundai.com
Global PR Team 2 · Hyundai Motor Company
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