Kia EV9 Secures Prestigious 2024 World Car And Electric Vehicle Of The Year Awards

The 2024 World Car Finals, an esteemed event in the automotive industry, recently concluded at the New York International Auto Show. This year, the spotlight was on Kia's EV9, which impressively clinched two top awards: the 2024 World Car of the Year and the 2024 World Electric Vehicle. Kia's achievement in this year's awards underscores its growing influence and success in the global automotive arena, bringing its total accolades in the World Car Awards to five over its 20-year history.

In previous years, Kia has demonstrated its prowess in various categories. The Kia EV6 GT was awarded the World Performance Car title in 2023, while in 2020, the brand received dual honors: the Kia Telluride was named World Car of the Year and the Kia Soul EV won in the World Urban Car category. Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia, expressed pride in these achievements and reaffirmed Kia's dedication to advancing automotive technology and design excellence.

The selection process for the winners involved a jury of 100 distinguished international automotive journalists from 29 countries. These jurors cast their votes through a secret ballot after evaluating each vehicle as part of their professional duties. The rigorous evaluation process ensured that only the most deserving vehicles were recognized. The Kia EV9 stood out among an initial entry list of 38 vehicles for the World Car of the Year category and 32 vehicles for the World Electric Vehicle category, meeting stringent criteria including production volumes, pricing, and market availability.

Mark Schienberg, President of NYIAS, and Daniele Schillaci, CEO of Brembo, both highlighted the significance of these awards in celebrating automotive excellence and innovation. The World Car Awards program is supported by notable partners such as AITASTIC Research & Consult, BREMBO, Geneva International Motor Show, NYIAS, KPMG, and Newspress. It aims to recognize and inspire innovation and leadership in an industry that is constantly evolving.

This year marks the 19th year of collaboration between the World Car Awards and the New York International Auto Show. The awards are a testament to automotive excellence across various categories including design, luxury, performance, urban, electric vehicles, and overall car of the year. As a globally recognized program, it complements national and regional Car of the Year programs by highlighting industry-leading vehicles.

The conclusion of the 2024 World Car Finals not only celebrates Kia's EV9 for its dual wins but also emphasizes the importance of innovation in shaping the future of mobility. As we look forward to future editions of these awards, it's clear that they will continue to play a pivotal role in recognizing outstanding achievements within the automotive industry.