Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.
Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 6 wins World Car of the Year
Hyundai Motor IONIQ 6 World Car of the Year poster / Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group
By Kim Hyun-bin
By Kim Hyun-bin
Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 6 won the prestigious World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year. The World Car Awards revealed the results at a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) Thursday.
A jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries chose IONIQ 6 from the top three finalists, all launched in 2022. This is the second time that Hyundai has secured consecutive triple honors at the World Car Awards. Last year, the jury named IONIQ 5 the winner in the same categories.
“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor two years in a row, which recognizes the tremendous talents and unrelenting efforts of everyone at Hyundai Motor to bring EVs like IONIQ 6 to market,” Chang Jae-hoon, CEO of Hyundai Motor said. “This honor reinforces our commitment to being a global leader in vehicle electrification and will serve to embolden our efforts as a smart mobility solutions provider.”
The IONIQ 6 is the second model in Hyundai's dedicated all-electric lineup brand, IONIQ. It takes full advantage of a bespoke Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture to offer 800-V, ultra-fast charging capabilities for a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 18 minutes and a spacious interior.
With an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21, the IONIQ 6 is one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient EVs on the market. The Electrified Streamliner's WLTP-rated range on a single charge is 614 km. The standard 2WD model with 18-inch tires achieves WLTP-rated energy consumption of 13.9 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers.
The IONIQ 6's many features include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, driver assistance systems and advanced connectivity with over-the-air (OTA) software updates, which offer the ultimate in-car experience.