Hyundai IONIQ 5 honoured at the Motor Trader Industry Awards

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has added another coveted honour to its ever-growing trophy cabinet by being named New Car of the Year at the 2022 Motor Trader Industry Awards.

Motor Trader’s independent judging panel of industry experts hailed the victory as richly deserved. A spokesperson said: “The IONIQ 5 blazes an EV trail right up there with the best of the volume carmakers and is stealing sales from premium players too. At the IONIQ 5’s heart is a bespoke new EV platform which allows for cabin-maximising proportions. This large hatchback drives well and has an airy cabin and electric range in excess of 300 miles for the 77kWh 2WD version. And it is only the start of Hyundai’s new EV-specific product offensive. Impressive.”

Since its introduction in February 2021, the IONIQ 5 has won widespread acclaim thanks to its dynamic design and exceptional all-round ability, which has been reflected in a string of high-profile awards. Built on Hyundai’s dedicated E-GMP battery electric vehicle platform, it delivers superb real-world performance, with potential for 0-62mph in as little as five seconds, fast charging capability and a range of up to 315 miles on a single charge.