· IONIQ 5 beats strong competitors in the final round at Japan Car of the Year
· The model’s innovative design, engineering, and driving range attract attention of Japanese customers
· IONIQ 5 has received various prestigious awards, including World Car of the Year
· Hyundai Mobility Japan will contribute to the future of mobility in the market
SEOUL/YOKOHAMA, December 9, 2022– Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 all-electric SUV won the 2022-2023 Import Car of the Year at Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY).
As the first model of Hyundai Motor’s dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand, IONIQ 5 received one of the most prestigious accolades in the competition, beating BMW iX, Land Rover Range Rover and Renault Arkana, which were also named as the 10 Best Cars of the Year. This is the first time for a Korean automaker to win an award at the JCOTY.
Japan Car of the Year was established in 1980 to name the 10 Best Cars of the Year and final winners for each category after test-drives and final votes from Japan Car of the Year’s Executive Committee. Vehicles released in the Japanese domestic car market between Nov. 1 of the previous year and Oct. 31 of the current year are eligible for the annual competition. Earlier in November, IONIQ 5 was selected for the 10 Best Cars for 2022-2023* from among 48 candidates
Final winners of 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year
2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year: SAKURA, Nissan, Ek X EV, Mitsubishi
2022-2023 Japan Import Car of the Year: IONIQ 5, Hyundai Mobility Japan (Hyundai Motor Company)
2022-2023 Design Car of the Year: iX, BMW
2022-2023 Technology Car of the Year: X-TRAIL, Nissan
2022-2023 Performance Car of the Year: CIVIC e:HEV/CIVIC Type R, Honda
2022-2023 K CAR of the Year: SAKURA, Nissan, Ek X EV, Mitsubishi
