Hyundai IONIQ 6: Awarded the Best Car in the World
This page is translated from the original post "Hyundai IONIQ 6 : élue meilleure voiture du monde" in French.
- 07/04/2023 17:00
Hyundai IONIQ 6 made a splash at the World Car Awards held at the New York International Auto Show.
A jury of 100 automotive journalists awarded three wins for the IONIQ 6 coupe sedan: “World Car of the Year”, “World Electric Vehicle”, and “World Car Design of the Year”. It must be said that this vehicle, which we tested in February, has a certain charm.
Generous curves, a spacious interior, and moderate consumption (16 kWh/100 km) make this coupe sedan steal the hearts of the jury’s automotive journalists.
The predecessor of the IONIQ 6, the Hyundai IONIQ 5, also won these three awards last year. Hyundai has thus made a strong start in its transition to electric. Additionally, it plans to expand to 17 new battery electric vehicles by 2030.
Good news for fans of high-end electric vehicles and a challenge to Tesla in its own market!
How did the IONIQ 6 win?
The 100 automotive journalists from 32 different countries praised the aerodynamic design originality and the excellent range of the IONIQ 6.
Furthermore, they awarded the “World Car Person of the Year 2023” prize to SangYup Lee for his major contribution to the development of the most beautiful and innovative concept cars and production vehicles unveiled in 2022. This includes the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the New Generation KONA, and the N Vision 74 rolling laboratory.
The unique feature of the IONIQ 6 is its reverse charger function (V2L) inside and a 230V socket under the rear seats. These elements allow vehicle owners to charge their electronic devices if needed or when leaving for holidays. Practical!
In our February test, we were surprised by the abundance of technological features on the car. Rearview camera, hands-free trunk, USB-C ports, Europe GPS… so many cool features but sometimes difficult to configure as we wanted. It’s a pity for a vehicle that costs at least €52,200 at purchase.
However, the IONIQ 6 managed to stand out from other finalist vehicles thanks to its design and range. It deserves applause for that. Hyundai’s days ahead look bright!
Read also: Test Hyundai Ioniq 6, the true anti-Tesla Model 3 we’ve been waiting for?
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