Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 has been named 2022 ‘German Car of the Year’ (GCOTY) just half a year after its launch in the German market, the GCOTY German Car awards announced.
In the final round of the notable award, the fully-electric midsize CUV prevailed over its world-class competitors.
At the GCOTY awards, the top car model launches of the year compete against one another in five categories: “Compact”, “Premium”, “Luxury”, “New Energy”, and “Performance”. An internationally networked jury of 20 automotive journalists tests and evaluates each product in terms of product features, relevance, and future viability. As the class winner in the “New Energy” category, IONIQ 5 automatically took place – and consequently won – in the final round.
The Ioniq 5 has also beaten the Audi e-tron GT (which also works at 800V), the Peugeot 308, and the Porsche 911 GT3, which is no small feat for any car. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been receiving very positive reviews worldwide. Inherited from the 45 Concept, its design made it an instant hit among people considering an EV as their next vehicle.
“The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is not just a standout electric car. To us, it’s this year’s top model,” says Jens Meiners, initiator and jury member of the ‘German Car of the Year’. “IONIQ 5’s unique combination of design, efficiency and driving pleasure helped the car earn above-average scores across all criteria without showing any weak spots. In our eyes, IONIQ 5’s operating concept and battery technology are ground-breaking. And although it is the 2022 ‘German Car of the Year’, IONIQ 5 definitely has global appeal.”
“IONIQ 5 receiving this award in such a highly competitive environment proves that we have succeeded in creating an exceptional vehicle that stands out among its competitors in the European automotive market,” Michael Cole, President and CEO at Hyundai Motor Europe said in a statement.
“Additionally, this victory shows that battery electric vehicles are becoming more relevant for our customers in Europe. The IONIQ 5 currently is the leading model in our electrification strategy and further driving Hyundai’s vision of zero-emission mobility,” he added.
With such good results in the German award, the Ioniq 5 may have an edge in another relevant automotive prize: the 2022 World Car of the Year. In this competition, the Hyundai will face 27 other vehicles – most of them powered by combustion engines. The results will be revealed only on April 13, 2022.
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