Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car.

This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years and solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the market as it continues to outpace EV rivals with its outstanding high-performance technology.

“We are thrilled and honoured to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.

“This recognition is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric performance and innovation. It is truly gratifying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last three years. We are proud to continue our winning streak and solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in the global EV industry.”

“On behalf of the entire N team, it’s very gratifying to receive this well-earned recognition from the prestigious World Car Awards jury,” said José Muñoz, President and Global COO of Hyundai Motor Company.

“We dedicate this amazing award to our passionate customers who appreciate high-performance vehicles, and we pledge to continue to deliver vehicles that excite and inspire. We are thrilled to lead the charge in this new era of electric performance vehicles and are committed to continually challenging the limits of engineering possibilities for smart mobility.”

World Car Awards announced the winners of this year’s competition at a ceremony during the 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Hyundai Motor’s many nominations reflect its growing stature on the global stage and build on its past success at the World Car Awards.

The brand’s IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 took back-to-back triple victories in 2022 and 2023 in the World Car, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design categories.

Introduced in July 2023 as Hyundai N’s first EV, IONIQ 5 N represents a new segment of driver-focused high-performance EVs through new technologies and elevated racetrack capability, signalling the first step in N’s electrification strategy.

It combines the standard IONIQ 5’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) with N’s motorsport-bred technologies and leverages N’s expertise from electrified ‘Rolling Labs’ to maximize the EV’s high-performance capabilities.

IONIQ 5 N has been widely praised in the media as ‘groundbreaking’, a ‘game-changer’, and the ‘benchmark’ for high-performance EVs. IONIQ 5 N also won Top Gear’s 2023 Car of the Year Award and set the fastest electric SUV lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife by Germany’s ‘Sport Auto’.

“IONIQ 5 N represents a defining moment for Hyundai N and our electrification strategy. By combining our E-GMP platform with N’s motorsport expertise, we have created a groundbreaking high-performance EV that has set a new benchmark in the industry,” said Till Wartenberg, Vice President and Head of N Brand & Motorsport at Hyundai Motor Company.

“The accolades and recognition we have received validate our commitment to delivering innovative, driver-focused electric vehicles. With IONIQ 5 N, we are not just redefining what a performance car is, but also shaping the future of electric driving fun.”

World Car Awards is an annual event that sees 100 international jurors across 29 countries test-drive and vote on a field of eligible vehicles.

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These new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models bring advanced technology, enhanced rider comfort, and dynamic performance, all powered by a new Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine. 

Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President, and CEO of Harley-Davidson, expressed the company’s mission with these new models, stating, “With the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models, our mission is to advance every aspect of the Grand American Touring motorcycling experience. These models set a new standard for Harley-Davidson performance, technology, and style, accelerating the evolution of the world’s most desirable motorcycle brand.”

The iconic design of the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models has been redefined while still retaining the familiar shapes of previous Harley-Davidson Grand American Touring motorcycles.

These models feature fairings with integrated venting and LED signature lighting, trimmed front fender, distinctively styled 6-gallon fuel tank with a side bevel, and saddlebags that harmonise with the fairings and fuel tank. New Combo Cast Laced wheels are made from black machine-cut cast-aluminium rim and laced spokes. 

Performance-wise, the new 121-cubic inch V-Twin Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 features optimised liquid-cooled cylinder heads, a new cooling system, variable valve timing (VVT), a new intake tract, and a performance exhaust system.

High-performance front and rear SHOWA suspension components enhance handling and provide a remarkable improvement in rider comfort, with rear suspension travel increased by 50 per cent. Premium Brembo braking components ensure excellent braking performance and rider confidence.

For added lightness, these models have significantly reduced dry weight, with the Street Glide shedding 31 pounds and the Road Glide losing 35 pounds compared to their predecessors. 

Plus, the new models now offer selectable Ride Modes – Road, Sport, and Rain – allowing riders to electronically control power delivery, engine braking, Cornering-Antilock Braking System (C-ABS), and Cornering-Traction Control System (C-TCS) settings.

In terms of infotainment, the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models introduce an all-new suite of technology powered by the new Skyline OS. Analogue instrumentation is replaced by a 12.3-inch TFT colour touchscreen that offers three distinct view options and is compatible with both Apple and Android devices.

The system also includes Wi-Fi connectivity for wireless device connection and a built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless headsets. For those who wish to blast tunes, a premium Harley-Davidson Audio powered by Rockford Fosgate Stage II four-speaker audio system is now hooked up to a new 500-watt RMS amplifier.

The new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models will be unveiled to the public in Milwaukee during the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival in July 2023.

Authorised Harley-Davidson dealer showrooms worldwide will have these models available from mid-July.

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Since 1999, Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) motorcycles have been an aspirational collection of limited-production motorcycles. Owning one was the equivalent of the ultimate in refinement of styling, design, craftsmanship and attention to detail, along with top-of-the-line performance.

Over the decades, Harley-Davidson designers and engineers have thoughtfully evolved these motorcycles and designs, introducing incremental improvements to further enhance the riding experience whilst carefully respecting their heritage and position as icons.

Well, the CVO boys have done it again, and Harley-Davidson is set to announce two new 2023 CVO motorcycles with exclusive and dramatic new visual designs coupled with advanced technology and dynamic performance.

“With the introduction of the all-new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide, we’ve completely reimagined two of Harley-Davidson’s most iconic motorcycles and redefined the boundaries of CVO in the process,” said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson.

“By rethinking these two models from the ground up, we are ushering in a new era of innovation, design, engineering, and technology, while expanding the definition of Harley-Davidson CVO and taking the Grand American Touring experience to another level. The new CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide break the mold and reset the bar for the pinnacle Harley-Davidson riding experience.” 

“These all-new and unquestionably Harley-Davidson designs bring a cohesive and dynamic flow from the front fenders to the saddlebags,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice President of Design and Creative Director, commenting on the design of the new motorcycles.

“Achieving a greater degree of visual change than any generation prior, the design of these CVO Street Glide® and CVO Road Glide® models are revolutionary takes on the historical art of evolution. Like all Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, these new models are meant to instil a sense of timeless desire.”

Official details will be announced on June 7, 2023, with the official premiere of the all-new 2023 CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide. For more information, hover over this highlighted text here.

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