Hyundai Motor IONIQ 5 N Earns Coveted ‘Five-Star Car' Accolade at 2025 Autocar Awards
Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said, 'From the outset, the IONIQ 5 N has been a car that has demonstrated Hyundai's technological leadership, helping to change perceptions about the brand thanks to its wonderful performance, precision handling and genuine emotional engagement. This is demonstrated yet again by the Five-Star Car award from Autocar — recognition of its success in one of the toughest and most revered road tests in the motor industry.'
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