Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022 World Car of the Year

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has won big at the New York International Auto Show.

For the first year, all World Car of the Year finalists were EVs, the Ioniq 5 gaining the overall title as well as winning the World Electric Car of the Year and World Car Design categories.

The Kia EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E were also in the running for the top award, while the Audi e-tron GT won the World Performance Car category and the Mercedes-Benz EQS topped the World Luxury Car section.

Hyundai Motor Group executive vice president, chief creative officer Luc Donckerwolke was named 2022 World Car Person of the Year.

The World Car awards were voted on by 102 jurors from 33 countries.

The awards were announced at the show’s press day preview on April 13, with April 14 also a press day.

Public days are held from April 15-24.

The show includes an EV test track, micromobility section, and a host of electrified vehicles.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to hear the news that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has won the prestigious title of 2022 World Car of the Year,” says a Hyundai New Zealand spokesperson.

“This model has garnered many global car awards including our very own New Zealand Car of the Year, so this announcement is very much the cherry on top.

“Kiwis have really taken to the Ioniq 5 with a high volume of interest to our website as well as orders,” Hyundai NZ adds.

“If this announcement is anything to go by then we’re in for a real treat when Ioniq 6 and 7 reach our shores.”