- The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 won the World Car of the Year at the annual New York International Auto Show, as well as the World Car Design of the Year and the first-ever World Electric Car of the Year.
- Hyundai also unveiled the 2023 Hyundai Palisade that has several new upgrades.
- The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai Palisade are for sale at Barry Sanders Supercenter in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The World Car Finals may have to change its name. After the dominance shown by one company during the car of the year awards, it may be better to rename it, “The Hyundai Awards”.
The annual New York International Auto Show, the World Car Finals is like the Oscars for the automobile industry. And the big winner this year was Hyundai.
Out of the six award categories, Hyundai won three of those honors. That includes the prestigious World Car of the Year .
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Wins World Car Of The Year
“Our vision is to enable Progress for Humanity, and this endorsement of our approach will serve to embolden our commitment to make this vision a reality,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “IONIQ 5 represents a pivotal achievement for us as we pioneer a new generation of smart mobility solutions with our innovative E-GMP platform technologies, exceptional performance and disruptive approach to design and space. IONIQ 5 has made a strong impression on increasingly eco-conscious consumers around the world, and its success supports the acceleration of electrification of the automotive industry. The pace of change at Hyundai will continue unabated through the rest of 2022 as we will soon be adding to our award-winning IONIQ range.”
The IONIQ5 beat out the Ford Mustang Mach E and the KIA EV6 to take home the top award. The Ioniq 5 got attention from a jury of 102 automotive journalists from 33 countries around the world.
The innovative battery electric vehicle (BEV), was a major reason for the car’s success.
The IONIQ 5 Wins More Awards
The IONIQ 5 also grabbed the World Car Design of the Year and the first-ever World Electric Car of the Year.
“It is a great honor for us. It means a lot to the entire Hyundai motor family. I’d like to say thank you to everyone on behalf of us at Hyundai,” Chang said. “For Hyundai, this is just one step in a long journey to provide more solutions for more people, in more places. We look forward to bringing more to market. Including more brands to the future. I’m confident our team will continue to deliver more designs and deliver sustained solutions and services.”
It should not have been a surprise that Hyundai would have such a banner day. Earlier in the program, Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai Motor Group’s Executive Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer was named the 2022 World Car Person of the Year by The World Car Awards jury panel representing 102 journalists from 33 countries.
Donckerwolke was chosen by the jury since he has held design responsibility for a number of highly innovative new models. Those models include the Hyundai IONIQ5, Genesis GV60 and Kia EV6, which were launched over the past year. All three automobiles were a finalist in at least one of the World Car categories this year.
“Imagine giving your kids a prize because he plays with his toys,” Donckerwolke said. “Well, this is how I feel. I’m just a tree hiding in the forest, meaning my great design team. There are good designers everywhere. What makes a difference is management that trusts and empowers the design. This is why I am so grateful to work with a group that trusts us.”
2023 Hyundai Palisade Also Unveiled
While it was a day to celebrate 2022, Hyundai officials were also looking ahead to the future with the 2023 Palisade SUV. The new Palisade still has a 3.8-liter V6 with 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Customers will notice right away the taller and wider grille that blends meaninglessly with the upper daytime running lights on the newly designed Palisade. A new trim level was also available, which they are calling the XRT. It has black roof rails and dark alloy wheels to give it a serious look. As do the 20-inch wheels
It also includes black faun leather, a sunroof, and a wider center screen (12-inches across, with 720p resolution). And for those who just like to show off, drivers of the 2003 Hyundai Palisade can move the automobile frontward and backward just using the key fob—while standing outside. Because of its size, this technology allows it to get in and out of small spaces a little easier.
“The design of the 2023 Palisade conveys dignified refinement with clear differentiation worthy of a flagship SUV,” a Hyundai spokesman stated. “A wider cascading grille form outlines rugged parametric shield elements for a premium appearance. The new forward lighting signature features vertically connected LED composite lights that frame the grille creating a sharp-edged, technical appeal. New, multi-spoke alloy wheels fill the wheel openings for a solid, premium appearance.”
The 2023 Palisade is expected to go on sale this summer. A price tag has not been announced as of yet. We have the newest vehicles like the Dodge Hornet, RAM 1500, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and more! See you soon!
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