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Awards Hyundai Motor Earns Double Victory at 2026 What Car? Awards with SANTA FE and IONIQ 6 N
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Awards Hyundai Motor Earns Double Victory at 2026 What Car? Awards with SANTA FE and IONIQ 6 N
Awards Hyundai Motor Earns Double Victory at 2026 What Car? Awards with SANTA FE and IONIQ 6 N
Awards Hyundai Motor Earns Double Victory at 2026 What Car? Awards with SANTA FE and IONIQ 6 N
SEOUL, January 21, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company has further solidified its position as a global automotive leader, earning two major accolades at the 2026 What Car? Awards.
What Car? named Hyundai SANTA FE its Seven-seat SUV of the Year and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N its Best Electric Performance Car, applauding both for their standout design, innovation, performance and everyday usability.
The What Car? Awards are among the automotive industry’s most respected honors, backed by rigorous, independent vehicle testing and expert jury assessments each year. Hyundai Motor’s consistent success in this program highlights its ability to deliver top-tier vehicles that meet diverse customer expectations across multiple categories and powertrains.
By earning the Seven-seat SUV of the Year title, the multi-award-winning SANTA FE further reinforces its reputation as a benchmark in the large SUV market:
Hyundai N’s performance capabilities shone through as IONIQ 6 N claimed the title of Best Electric Performance Car:
These accolades exemplify Hyundai Motor’s ability to deliver world-class vehicles that resonate with customers and industry experts alike:
These latest honors are a testament to Hyundai Motor’s commitment to excellence across diverse vehicle segments, from family-focused SUVs to cutting-edge electric performance models.
Sunnah Baek
sunnah.baek@hyundai.com
Global PR Contents Team · Hyundai Motor Company
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About Hyundai Motor UK
Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982 with its UK HQ based in Leatherhead, Surrey. Hyundai is a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, including the fully electric, multi-award winning INSTER, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6, and KONA Electric ranges joined by the All-New IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s latest EV offering launched in 2025, as well as its advanced hybrid and plug-in hybrid TUCSON and SANTA FE models. For 2026, the lineup expands with the new IONIQ 6 N and the all-new IONIQ 3. Each new passenger car comes with Hyundai’s unique Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, providing customers with a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage, roadside assistance package, five years of vehicle health checks and an EV High Voltage battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. Buyers of used Hyundai models are also protected by the industry leading Hyundai Promise Approved Used Cars program.
Hyundai Motor UK recorded one of its strongest-ever performances during 2025, selling more than 93,100 vehicles and securing a 4.6% market share, with TUCSON once again leading as the brand’s best-selling model. Alternative fuel vehicles accounted for 58% of Hyundai Motor UK’s total sales in 2025, as electric vehicle sales grew by over 10%, driven by strong demand for KONA Electric and the INSTER. Hyundai Motor UK entered 2026 as the 6th best-selling car manufacturer in the UK, climbing three positions year-on-year, supported by accelerating electrification and a rapidly expanding EV lineup.
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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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