Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N has been named 'Electric Vehicle of the Year' by the American automotive magazine Car and Driver, marking the third consecutive year that Hyundai has claimed this title.
K.C. Colwell, Editor-in-Chief of Car and Driver, praised the achievement, stating, "Hyundai has accomplished a three-peat in the Electric Vehicle of the Year category, solidifying the IONIQ as a member of a new electric vehicle dynasty. The IONIQ 5 N offers a true enthusiast's experience, reminiscent of the G-Model Porsche 911 Club Sport of the 1980s."
The IONIQ 5 N is a model that embodies Hyundai's cutting-edge electrification technology and was developed as the N brand's first high-performance dedicated electric vehicle. The vehicle is characterized by its extreme driving performance and the sheer enjoyment of driving.
A Hyundai representative expressed their thoughts, saying, "We are extremely honored and feel a great sense of accomplishment that the IONIQ 5 N, which redefines the joy of driving electric vehicles with high-performance EV-specific features like N e-Shift and N Grin Boost, has been recognized by Car and Driver."
The IONIQ 5 N demonstrates Hyundai's leadership in the high-performance electric vehicle market, solidifying its position as a pioneer in future mobility in the electrification era.