Kia EV9‍ Wins Top Honors at⁢ 2024‍ International Design Excellence‌ Awards

Hyundai Motor Co. and‍ Kia ‌Corp. announced on Friday that they ⁣won a total of 12 awards, including three⁢ Gold Awards, at the 2024 ​International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), organized by the​ Industrial Designers Association of‍ America.

The IDEA Design Awards, ​which‍ began in⁢ 1980, are considered North America’s premier design ‍competition ⁣and are recognized as one of ​the top⁢ three design awards in the world, along⁢ with Germany’s​ iF Design⁢ Award and the Red‍ Dot Design Award.

Each year, the competition selects the best designs‌ across different categories through comprehensive ​evaluations based on innovation, consumer​ benefits,‍ and social responsibility.

Top Winners: ​Hyundai⁢ IONIQ 5 N and Kia EV9

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N electric vehicle ⁣and Kia’s large EV9 electric‌ SUV won the top Gold Award ⁤at this year’s IDEA ‌Design Awards.

The EV9 was praised for its futuristic ​yet luxurious design, which ⁣represents Kia’s direction ⁣in electric SUVs. The IONIQ 5 N was recognized for ‍its‌ distinctive,⁣ high-performance design that emphasized exclusivity.

Additional Awards ‌and Recognition

Hyundai’s Pony Heritage campaign also‍ won a Gold Award in the branding​ category, highlighting⁤ the brand’s excellence.

The Hyundai‌ Santa‍ Fe Concept and Santa Fe XRT received⁢ a⁤ Bronze Award ​and an honorable ‌mention in the automotive and transportation category, respectively.⁢ GV80 ‌Coupe​ Genesis was‌ also awarded for its dynamic elegance of design.

Hyundai and Kia received ​further recognition in categories such as ​packaging, home EV chargers, heritage ⁣magazines, and ⁤outdoor products.