Hyundai is celebrating one other prestigious honour for its IONIQ 6, with the pioneering EV topped Automotive of the 12 months on the 2023 Scottish Automotive of the 12 months Awards.
The awards, organised by the Affiliation of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), have been handed out at a ceremony at Edinburgh’s Dalmahoy Lodge, and it proved to be a profitable night for Hyundai, with the IONIQ 6 additionally named Greatest Massive EV, and the All-New Kona among the many winners, too, as Greatest Small SUV.
The ASMW awards are determined by Scotland’s most skilled motoring journalists and street testers, and after an exhaustive judging course of they’d no hesitation in recognising the IONIQ 6 as one of the best new automotive of the previous yr.
ASMW president Alisdair Suttie stated: “2023 has been probably the most carefully contested yr ever for Scottish Automotive of the 12 months honours, however one automotive stood out above all others – the Hyundai IONIQ 6. From the modern appears to the trendy cabin, reasonably priced working prices to fast efficiency, all the things in regards to the IONIQ 6 is in good concord to make it the right automotive for our occasions. It’s a totally deserving winner and one we’re certain will stand the check of time, like all of the greats.”
Since its launch earlier this yr, the IONIQ 6 has been universally lauded for its progressive streamliner design and superior electrical powertrain, with the automotive selecting up a lot of high-profile awards, together with World Automotive of the 12 months, World Electrical Car and World Automotive Design of the 12 months.
Costs begin at £47,040, and prospects have a selection of both a rear-wheel drive powertrain providing 228PS and 350Nm or an all-wheel drive powertrain with 325PS and 605Nm. All fashions characteristic the lengthy vary 77.4 kWh battery, with the Electrified-International Modular Platform’s normal 800v charging system offering 350kW ultra-fast charger compatibility, and generously geared up Premium and Final trim strains on supply.
This complete bundle additionally noticed the ASMW judges identify the IONIQ 6 as Greatest Massive EV.
ASMW president Alisdair Suttie stated: “The Massive EV class was one of the vital hotly contested, but the Hyundai IONIQ 6 emerged as a transparent winner. The IONIQ 6 is nice to drive and mixes sports activities automotive tempo with excellent consolation. It’s additionally stuffed with driver-friendly know-how and has very low working prices, which all made it a transparent winner for the judges.”
There was recognition, too, for the All-New KONA Electrical as Greatest Small/Mid-size EV. Additionally launched this yr, it’s obtainable to order from £34,995, and has earned widespread reward for its dynamic design, roomy inside and cutting-edge know-how. The All-New KONA vary gives an array of powertrain choices, with inside combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid electrical (HEV) variations additionally supplied alongside the complete electrical (EV).
ASMW president Alisdair Suttie continued: “The KONA Electrical provides Hyundai a double whammy of excellent EV winners. Right here’s a compact SUV that’s excellent worth, appears fabulous, and is nice to drive wherever you are taking it. Inside, it’s sensible and shows faultless construct high quality. The KONA is proof you possibly can have all of it in a compact SUV.”
Regardless of having been on sale for less than a matter of months, the All-New KONA has already picked up a lot of awards, having been named Automotive of the 12 months by Auto Specific and Greatest Small Automotive by Carbuyer.
Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, stated: “This award from the Affiliation of Scottish Motoring Writers marks the addition of yet one more main title this yr for the Hyundai vary of automobiles. With the Hyundai IONIQ 6 as Automotive of the 12 months and Greatest Massive EV, and the All-New Hyundai KONA Electrical as Greatest Small/Mid-size EV, there’s a transparent appreciation for our progressive & technologically superior product vary. These two fashions are a testomony to our willpower to supply a spread of expertly designed and engineered electrified vehicles to customers.”
Dec 3, 2023