Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – Blazing a Trail to the 2024 World Performance Car Crown

In an electrifying finale at the New York International Auto Show, the automotive world’s eyes were all aglow as the 2024 World Car Finals, powered with the unbridled passion of Brembo, crowned its kings and queens of the road. Among the glittering lineup of contenders, one star burned the brightest: the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, seizing the coveted title of the 2024 World Performance Car.

With this victory, Hyundai Motor Company notches its seventh win in the two-decade saga of the World Car Awards, a testament to its relentless pursuit of excellence. The Ioniq 5 N’s triumph follows in the tire tracks of its predecessors, the Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5, which previously swept multiple categories, proving that lightning does indeed strike thrice.

“We’re over the moon and beyond,” exclaimed Jaehoon Chang, President, and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, his words resonating with the thrill of victory. “This accolade from the World Performance Car category underlines our dedication to spearheading electric innovation and performance. It’s a joyous moment to see our hard work and vision embraced on this prestigious global stage. Here’s to continuing our legacy of success and steering Hyundai towards new horizons in the automotive realm.”

A distinguished panel of 100 international automotive journalists, hailing from 29 countries, wielded their expertise and insight to select the champion. Their deliberations, shrouded in secrecy until the final moment, were guided by rigorous evaluations of each contender’s merit, culminating in a verdict announced amidst the grandeur of the New York International Auto Show.

The journey to the podium was no Sunday drive. The Ioniq 5 N emerged victorious from a competitive field of seventeen initial entries, accelerating past the final trio of contenders, which included the formidable BMW M2 and BMW XM, revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier this year.

Criteria for the World Performance Car are as stringent as they are prestigious, requiring entrants to be mass-produced in volumes of at least 1,000 units annually, inherently performance-oriented, and available across major markets on two continents between January 2023 and March 2024. This victory is not just a feather in Hyundai’s cap but a beacon of innovation, signaling the electric revolution’s charge into the performance domain.

As the dust settles on the World Car 2024 and the World Car Finals, powered by the indomitable spirit of Brembo, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N stands not just as a car but as a symbol of progress, pushing the envelope of what’s possible on the road to tomorrow. With Hyundai at the helm, the future of automotive performance is not just electric—it’s electrifying.

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