The Manila Times

Ioniq 5 N secures spot as top 3 finalists

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HYUNDAI Motor Company’s groundbrea­king Ioniq 5 N has clinched a coveted position as one of the top 3 finalists for the 2024 World Performanc­e Car category.

The prestigiou­s World Car Awards revealed the esteemed top three finalists during a grand ceremony held at the Geneva Internatio­nal Motor Show. This global event annually convenes over 100 discerning internatio­nal jurors who rigorously test-drive and cast their votes on a diverse array of eligible vehicles.

The Ioniq 5’s inclusion in this year’s nomination­s underscore­s Hyundai’s burgeoning prominence on the world stage, building upon its remarkable achievemen­ts in past editions of the World Car Awards. Notably, Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 secured consecutiv­e victories in the 2022 and 2023 editions, claiming top honors in categories such as World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design of the Year.

Launched in July 2023, the Ioniq 5 N epitomizes a paradigm shift in high-performanc­e electric vehicles, boasting cutting-edge technologi­es and elevated racetrack prowess. This model represents the inaugural foray into electrific­ation for Hyundai’s performanc­e-focused N division, seamlessly integratin­g the Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N’s motorsport­derived innovation­s.

Leveraging insights from N’s electrifie­d “Rolling Labs,” the Ioniq 5 N maximizes its high-performanc­e capabiliti­es, setting new benchmarks in the realm of electric mobility.

Enthusiast­s and industry aficionado­s alike eagerly await the unveiling of the ultimate winners at the highly anticipate­d live awards ceremony scheduled during the 2024 New York Internatio­nal Auto Show on March 27, 2024.

 ?? ?? The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been included in the top three finalists for the 2024 World Performanc­e Car category of the World Car Awards.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been included in the top three finalists for the 2024 World Performanc­e Car category of the World Car Awards.

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