2022 World Car Awards: Hyundai IONIQ 5 wins World Car Design of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 took home top honours in the World Car Design of the Year edging out its sister model the Kia EV6. Hyundai's retro-styled crossover faced stiff competition from its Kia sibling and the sharp Audi e-tron GT in the run-up to the final award. The Ioniq 5 is Hyundai's first dedicated battery electric vehicle under its new Ioniq family sitting on the company's new e-GMP platform.
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Revealed in early 2021, the Ioniq 5 follows a retro design theme inspired by the Hyundai Pony – a car conceived by noted automobile designer Giorgetto Giugiaro. The retro design elements start from the shape of the body which looks to be a modern interpretation of the boxy Pony with the headlamp and tail-lamp LED design too providing a throwback to the squared design elements of the original.
Also see: Exclusive: Hyundai IONIQ 5 & Kia EV6 Launch Timelines: EV Flagships Ready For India
Also read: 2022 World Car Awards: Mercedes-Benz EQS Wins Luxury Car Of The Year
Hidden behind the boxy retro-modern design is a car with a 3000mm wheelbase and while it may not look it, its larger than the Creta and even the Tucson. The cabin is spacious and follows a minimalist design with two 12.3-inch screens providing drivers with all the required information and infotainment needs. performance too is something to write home about
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We also got to drive the Ioniq 5 last year, you can read about it here.
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