SEOUL/GENEVA, February 27, 2024 – In an electric turn of events, Hyundai Motor Company’s Ioniq 5 N has charged its way into the Top Three finalists for the prestigious 2024 World Performance Car award.
The announcement, made at the Geneva International Motor Show, sent shockwaves through the automotive world, as the World Car Awards, an annual spectacle involving over 100 international jurors, put the spotlight on Hyundai’s high-octane contender.
Riding on the tailwinds of success, Hyundai Motor is no stranger to this electrifying race. The company’s previous models, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, have been the back-to-back triple crown winners in 2022 and 2023, dominating the categories of World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design of the Year.
Launched in July 2023, the Ioniq 5 N is more than just a car; it’s a bolt of lightning on wheels. This new segment of high-performance EVs melds cutting-edge technology with racetrack capability. As the first foray into N’s electrification strategy, it’s a fusion of Hyundai Motor Group’s revolutionary Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N’s adrenaline-pumping motorsport technologies. This model is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to electrifying the future of high-speed travel.
As the automotive world gears up for the final lap, the winners of the 2024 World Car Awards will be revealed in a live ceremony at the New York International Auto Show on March 27, 2024. Will Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N cross the finish line as the leader of the pack? Stay tuned for the electrifying conclusion!
