Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) pioneering all-electric sustainable mobility models – the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 – have taken top spot at the first-ever “Best Cars of the Year” 2021/2022 Awards.
The joint world champions were singled out for quality, innovation, design and state-of-the-art tech by a judging panel that features global industry leaders from across the automotive spectrum. Each of the top ten places was occupied by a different brand covering six countries spread across the world’s top three car producing continents – Asia, Europe and North America.
This latest prestigious industry honour is further evidence that HMG’s sustainable mobility vision is being realised, with Hyundai and Kia becoming recognised leaders in this field. “We are proud that our first two dedicated battery electric vehicles are jointly honoured as the first-ever Best Cars of the Year,” said Heung Soo Kim, Head of the EV Business Division at Hyundai Motor Group.
The “Best Cars of the Year”’ Awards were formed to produce an unaffiliated, unique and totally democratic view of the best vehicles on offer around the world. The judging panel was curated from leaders in the automotive industry, bringing together a diverse background that incorporates designers, engineers, motorsport pioneers, acclaimed journalists, broadcasters and media professionals alongside outstanding vehicle retailers, automotive consultants, major event organisers and real-world car buyers. This combination of unmatched knowledge, rich experience and in-depth know-how has helped to generate an authentic, unbiased view of the ‘best’ cars available.
As the reigning joint world champions, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 are scheduled to be the two star attractions at the “Best Cars of the Year” stand at the British Motor Show in August at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre. This will also mark the beginning of the selection, evaluation, test drive and voting process for the Best Cars of the Year 2022/23 awards.