Hyundai Motor announced on the 1st that the IONIQ 5 has been selected as the 2023 Car of the Year in Singapore. Organized by Singapore’s largest daily newspaper, The Straits Times, this prestigious award has been a key accolade for the automotive industry in the region since its inception in 2003. Each year, newly released vehicles are rigorously evaluated by a 12-person panel of judges through three rounds of his review. secret vote.
Singapore’s Car of the Year Award is highly praised for its objectivity and reliability, as only one model is selected from all car types. This year’s competition was fierce, with 40 new cars launched in Singapore between mid-November 2022 and mid-November 2023 nominated. IONIQ 5, BMW i7, Toyota Vellfire, and 6 other cars participated in the final battle.
The Straits Times judges evaluated the finalists based on nine key criteria: practicality, economy, performance, handling, efficiency, design, comfort, manufacturing quality and the X-factor, which stands for intangible qualities. . The IONIQ 5 scored impressively in most categories, including practicality, economy, and design, with a total of 399 points. This score gave it a huge difference of 40.5 points over the second place Toyota Vellfire. Following IONIQ 5, top contenders included BYD Seal, Lotus Electra, MG MG4, BMW i7, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 408, and Citroen e-C4.
Straits Times judge Lin Tan described the IONIQ 5 as a “versatile vehicle”, praising its retro feel that blends futuristic design with surprisingly practical space.
This marks Hyundai’s first win in the Car of the Year category in Singapore. The company expects this achievement to further strengthen its image as the region’s leading electric vehicle brand, especially with the recent completion of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore.