The Kia EV9 has been named World Car of the Year 2024 in a glittering prize-giving ceremony at the New York International Auto Show.
The electric Kia EV9 has already been named UK Car of the Year – now it seems more than 100 jurors from across the globe agree with the UK decision.
The Kia EV9 triumphed over two other finalists, the Volvo EX30 and BYD Seal.
The bold Kia EV9 is a seven-seat electric SUV and the new range-topping model in the Kia line-up. The top spec version has a range of nearly 350 miles, while distinctive design outside and in ensures it stands out.
“This is fantastic recognition for such an important vehicle in our ever-evolving line-up,” said Kia UK president and CEO Paul Philpott.
“It’s made all the more important due to recognition from such esteemed journalists from the UK and around the world.
“I’m very proud of the Kia team for bringing such a sensational vehicle to market. We are fast becoming a true leader in electric vehicles.”
It was a double success for the Kia EV9 too, as it also scooped World Electric Vehicle of the Year 2024.
World Car Awards 2024
It was a diverse mix of winners in the other World Car Awards 2024 categories, with Toyota opening proceedings by winning World Car Design of the Year 2024.
In a fillip for the Japanese brand, the latest Toyota Prius beat the Ferrari Purosangue, which was shortlisted along with the Ford Bronco.
Volvo didn’t go home empty-handed, as the EX30 was named World Urban Vehicle of the Year 2024.
Meanwhile the new BMW 5 Series and i5 scooped World Luxury Car of the Year 2024 – beating two Mercedes-Benz in the process.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was named World Performance Car of the Year 2024… beating two BMWs, the M2 and XM. It means an electric car wins the enthusiast-focused performance category, too.
World Car Awards is the largest automotive awards initiate in the world, with an audited reach of over 300 million people.
This year is the 20th year of World Car Awards; the inaugural winner back in 2004 was the Audi A6.
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