Ioniq 5 N secures spot as top 3 finalists
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.