Hyundai Ioniq 6 is World Car of the Year, wins two other awards

NEW YORK/SEOUL: Hyundai Motor’s acclaimed Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner has won the prestigious World Car of the Year, 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.

World Car Awards revealed the results at a ceremony held at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday.

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

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious honour two years in a row, which recognises the tremendous talents and unrelenting efforts of everyone at Hyundai Motor Company to bring EVs like Ioniq 6 to market,” said Hyundai Motor president and CEO Jaehoon Chang.

“This honour 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 Hyundai Global Design Centre head SangYup Lee.

“Inside, we set out to create a personal studio which offers the mindful space and calm functionality which, we believe, elevates EV design.”


Ioniq 6 is the second model in Hyundai’s dedicated all-electric lineup brand, Ioniq.

It takes advantage of a bespoke Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture to offer 800-V, ultra-fast charging capabilities and a spacious interior.

With an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21, Ioniq 6 is one of the most aerodynamic and energy efficient EVs on the market. The car’s WLTP rated range on a single charge is 543km.

Ioniq 6’s many features 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 features, such as Dual Colour 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 contribution to the most stunning and innovative concept and production cars unveiled in 2022, including Ioniq 6, the new Kona and the N Vision 74 rolling lab.

As for other award categories, the World Performance Car award was won by Kia EV6 GT; World Urban Car Citroen C3; and World Luxury Car Lucid Air.