Hyundai Ioniq 6 Awarded As The World’s Best Car For 2023

For the second straight year, a model from Hyundai swept awards at the World Car of the Year awards. Coming from last year’s sweeping win of the Ioniq 5, the equally-revolutionary Hyundai Ioniq 6 “Electrified Streamliner” has won not just the prestigious World Car of the Year, but also the World Electric Vehicle, and World Car Design of the Year, lauded by an international jury for its unique aerodynamic design and outstanding all-electric range.

A jury of 100 automotive journalists from 32 countries chose the Hyundai Ioniq 6 from the top three finalists, all launched in 2022. This is Hyundai’s second straight triple honors at the World Car Awards. Last year, the jury named the Ioniq 5 the winner in the same categories.

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honor two years in a row, which recognizes the tremendous talents and unrelenting efforts of everyone at Hyundai Motor Company to bring EVs like Ioniq 6 6 to market,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “This honor reinforces our commitment to be a global leader in vehicle electrification and will serve to embolden our efforts as a smart mobility solutions provider.”

“We always want to connect with customers on an emotional level and with the design of the Ioniq 6 we have created truly one of a kind. The daring streamliner styling combines strong emotional appeal with aerodynamic efficiency to give exceptional range,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. “Inside, we set-out to create a personal studio which offers the mindful space and calm functionality which, we believe, elevates EV design.”

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the second model in Hyundai’s dedicated all-electric lineup brand, Ioniq. It takes full advantage of a bespoke Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture to offer 800-volt, ultra-fast charging capabilities for a 10 to 80 percent charge in just 18 minutes and a spacious interior.

With an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21, the Ioniq 6 is one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient EVs on the market. The Electrified Streamliner’s WLTP-rated range on a single charge is 614 km. The standard 2WD model with an 18-inch wheel achieves WLTP-rated energy consumption of 13.9 kWh/100 km.

Some of the unique features of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology, driver assistance systems and advanced connectivity with over-the-air (OTA) software updates that offer the ultimate in-car experience. The spacious and ergonomic interior takes full advantage of the elongated 2,950 mm wheelbase to provide an array of empowering features, such as Dual Color Ambient Lighting, Speed Sync Lighting, EV Performance Tune-up, and Electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD), to enhance the electric mobility experience.

This year, the World Car Awards jury also named SangYup Lee as the 2023 World Car Person of the Year for his vital contribution to the most stunning and innovative concept and production cars unveiled in 2022, including Hyundai Ioniq 6, the all-new Kona and the N Vision 74 hydrogen-electric sports car.