Like yearly, the New York Motor Present opens with the World Automobile Awards. Now in its twentieth yr, this worldwide competitors rewards an important new fashions in varied classes.
The assorted prizes are awarded by a jury of 102 journalists from everywhere in the world, together with, for Motor1 Italy, the editor-in-chief, Alessandro Lago. The ‘queen’ of the 2024 World Automobile Awards is the Kia EV9, the Korean producer’s largest electrical SUV. Listed here are all of the profitable automobiles within the varied classes.
Automobile of the Yr
As we mentioned, first prize went to the Kia EV9, whose private form, spacious inside and highly effective powertrain (as much as 384 PS) gained over the judges. Second place went to the Chinese language saloon BYD Seal, and third place to the Volvo EX30, the Swedish producer’s compact electrical SUV.
Automobile Design of the Yr
The victory of the Toyota Prius as ‘finest designed automotive’ might be one of many surprises of this yr’s competitors. The hybrid saloon (which can also be rechargeable) got here out on high towards the Ferrari Purosangue and the Ford Bronco, the American off-roader as a result of arrive in Europe on the finish of 2023.
Metropolis Automobile of the Yr
Within the metropolis automotive class, it was the Volvo EX30 that triumphed, because it is likely one of the most fascinating electrical automobiles in its phase in the intervening time, with costs beginning at £33,795 and energy rankings of as much as 428 PS.
Second place went to the BYD Dolphin (one other 100% electrical mannequin), whereas third place went to the Lexus LBX, the top-of-the-range hybrid crossover primarily based on the Toyota Yaris Cross mechanics.
Premium automotive of the yr
Among the many premium automobiles, the winner was the brand new BMW 5 Sequence with its i5 electrical model. It’s adopted by the brand new Mercedes E-Class (obtainable in all kinds of electrified engines, together with diesel) and the EQE electrical SUV.
Electrical automobile of the yr
A “double coup” for the Kia EV9, which additionally gained the class for 100% electrical fashions. The Korean SUV beat off competitors from the BMW i5 and the compact Volvo EX30.
Sports activities automotive of the yr
Lastly, we come to the prize for high-performance fashions. The winner is the unbridled Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the primary electrically powered N with 650 PS. The BMW M2 and XM are additionally on the rostrum.
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