- Hyundai IONIQ 5 announced winner of the European ‘Car of the Year 2022’ Award
- IONIQ 5 convinced the judges with progressive design and features based on a radical platform concept
- Features such as 800-volt ultra-fast charging and innovative V2L technology won over panel of senior motoring journalists
- Win serves as first-ever title for a Korean automotive manufacturer
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Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 has been named European ‘Car of the Year 2022’. The jury, which consists of senior motoring journalists from major media outlets around Europe, chose the fully-electric midsize CUV over six other models in the final round: Cupra Born, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6, Peugeot 308, Renault Mégane E-Tech, and Škoda Enyaq iV. IONIQ 5 convinced the jury with its 800-volt ultra-fast charging technology, innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, use of sustainable materials, and futuristic design.
Hyundai launched IONIQ 5 globally in February 2021. The first model based on Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated BEV platform, Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), it has proven popular with customers and journalists alike. IONIQ 5 won numerous industry awards, with 30 overall victories across Europe. Additionally, IONIQ 5 has won Car of the Year in seven markets: Germany, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, and Estonia.
The ‘Car of the Year 2022’ was announced on 28 February during an online ceremony. Journalists and manufacturers from across Europe were invited to join digitally.
IONIQ 5 personifies the evolution of Hyundai as a company and brand to becoming a first mover in the automotive industry. For a Korean car to be named European ‘Car of the Year 2022’ shows just how much of a foothold Hyundai has established in Europe. With IONIQ 5, we have raised the bar for what customers can come to expect of their EVs and are simultaneously ushering in a new era of electrified mobility.
High-tech features redefine electric lifestyles
IONIQ 5 boasts a range of convenient and high-tech features that made it stand out in the crowd. Of the seven ‘Car of the Year 2022’ finalists, it was the only model to offer a spacious, 3,000-millimetre-long wheelbase. The car consequently executes the idea of sustainable mobility by using recycled and sustainable material and colours in the interior and exterior. Bi-directional charging technology, known as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) enables IONIQ 5 to operate other electric machinery (110V / 220V) including charging of other vehicles anywhere. IONIQ 5 comes with ultra-fast charging and be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 18 minutes. Additionally, less than five minutes of charging adds up to 100 kilometres of driving range, and the optional solar roof can extend the range by collecting energy and transferring it to the battery pack, improving efficiency.
In the second half of 2022, customers in Europe will be able to purchase an enhanced IONIQ 5 thanks to the introduction of the 2023 model year. The updated IONIQ 5 will be outfitted with a new 77.4-kWh battery and offer a series of new features, including video-based digital mirrors and battery conditioning.
Building a more sustainable future
On top of producing models that generate zero carbon emissions at the tailpipe, Hyundai also shows its commitment to sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints of IONIQ 5. The coverings of the seats and door armrests are made from recycled plastic bottles, wool, or leather processed with vegetable oil. Sustainable materials extracted from sugar cane are used in the crash pads, door trims, PET carpet, floor mats, and headliners. The door trims, switches, and modular crash pads include sustainable materials derived from plant-based oil extracted from rapeseed and corn. The door trim garnish panels are made of paperette, a recyclable material that feels like paper.
Hyundai also aims to showcase the benefits of a circular economy. Through a partnership with marine conservation organisation Healthy Seas, abandoned fishing nets are recovered and transformed into a new resource. One of Healthy Seas’ partners, Aquafil, regenerates the nylon parts of the nets along with other nylon waste into ECONYL®, a nylon yarn for sustainable products like the floor mats available in IONIQ 5.
About ‘Car of the Year 2022’
The ‘Car of the Year’ (COTY) is one of the automotive industry’s most coveted awards. It is judged by a panel of 61 senior motoring journalists from 23 countries across Europe. Its objective is to acclaim the most outstanding new car to have gone on sale in the 12 months preceding the date of the title. The list of nominees and finalists is available on the ‘Car of the Year’ website:
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