The results of the World Car Awards were announced at a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).
A jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries selected IONIQ 6 from three finalists, all released in 2022. This is Hyundai’s second consecutive triple award at the World Car Awards. Last year, the jury designated IONIQ 5 the winner in the same categories.
“We are delighted to receive this prestigious award for two consecutive years, which is a testament to the immense talent and tireless efforts of all Hyundai Motor Company employees to bring electric vehicles such as the IONIQ 6 to market,” said Jehun. Chang, Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “This honor confirms our ambition to become a global leader in vehicle electrification and will further strengthen our efforts as a provider of smart mobility solutions.
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The IONIQ 6 is the second model in Hyundai’s IONIQ line of all-electric vehicles. It takes full advantage of the Global Electric Modular Platform (E GMP) architecture, delivering 800V ultra-fast charging power, delivering 10-80% charge in just 18 minutes, and a spacious interior.
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With an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21, the IONIQ 6 is one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient electric vehicles on the market. The nominal range of the Streamliner electrified according to the WLTP protocol on a single charge is 614 km 2 . The standard 2WD model with 18-inch tires achieves a WLTP energy consumption of 13.9 kWh/100 km.
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IONIQ 6’s many features include Vehicle on Load (V2L) technology, driver assistance systems, and enhanced connectivity with over-the-air (OTA) software updates that deliver the best possible vehicle experience. The spacious and ergonomic interior takes full advantage of the extended 2950mm wheelbase, offering a range of powerful features such as two-tone ambient lighting, Speed Sync lighting, EV performance tuning and active sound design (e-ASD) which improve the appearance of the vehicle. . experience with electric vehicles. improve the experience of using electric vehicles.
This year, the World Car Awards jury also named Sangyup Lee World Automotive Hero of the Year 2023 for his life-changing contributions to some of the most impressive and innovative production vehicles and concepts unveiled in 2022, including the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the new KONA and the N. Vision 74 mobile laboratory.
Hyundai Motor plans to introduce 17 new BEV models by 2030, including models from the luxury brand Genesis, and aims to increase annual global BEV sales to 1.87 million units by 2030.
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