In 2024, the automotive world will once again celebrate a prestigious moment, namely the World Car Awards. This event gathers automotive judges from various parts of the world to assess and select the best cars in various categories. This year, the event presented a number of interesting surprises.
Kia EV9, The World's Best Car
One of the most anticipated moments is the announcement of the world's best car. And in 2024, the World Car of the Year title will go to the Kia EV9. This electric car managed to beat its competitors with extraordinary performance. With a futuristic design and advanced technology, the Kia EV9 proves itself to be a car worthy of the highest title.
The Kia EV9 is not just an ordinary electric car. Based on the selection results from the judges, the Kia EV9 won two awards at once, namely World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. This is a brilliant achievement for Kia, which has previously achieved three wins at the World Car Awards since 2020.
Superior Performance and Design
What makes the Kia EV9 so special? First, let's look at it in terms of performance. This car is supported by the E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) platform, which allows the use of fourth generation batteries for better performance. The wide battery range and fast charging time make the Kia EV9 a practical choice for daily mobility.
Apart from performance, the design of the Kia EV9 is also noteworthy. With an aerodynamic shape and bold lines, this car looks modern and futuristic. The spacious interior with seven seats makes it suitable for families or trips with friends.
Competitive Prices
The Kia EV9 also offers competitive prices in the electric car market. With a favorable combination of performance, design and price, the Kia EV9 is an attractive choice for consumers who want to switch to environmentally friendly cars.
The Future of Electricity
The Kia EV9 proves that the future of automotive is electric. With technology continuing to develop and environmental awareness increasing, electric cars are increasingly in demand. Kia as a global car manufacturer continues to innovate to provide better mobility solutions.
2024 World Car Awards event
Apart from the world's best cars, the 2024 World Car Awards also gives awards in other categories that are no less interesting. The following are some of the awards given besides best car:
World Luxury Cars
In this category, the BMW 5 Series / i5 won the title of best luxury car. With a combination of high performance and elegant comfort, the BMW 5 Series / i5 is the choice of premium car lovers.
World Performance Car
For sports car fans, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the answer. This car was named the best performance car thanks to its powerful engine and sharp handling. IONIQ 5 N proves that high performance doesn't have to come at the expense of comfort.
World Electric Vehicles
The Kia EV9 also won double awards as the best electric car. With its wide battery range and fast charging time, this car proves that the future of automotive is electric.
World Urban Car
In this category, the Volvo EX30 is the best choice. With a compact design and modern features, this car is suitable for mobility in dense urban areas.
World Car Design of the Year
Finally, the Toyota Prius was named the car with the best design. Its unique and futuristic design managed to steal the attention of the judges. The Prius proves that attractive design can go hand in hand with environmentally friendly technology.
Criteria Used by Judges in Selecting Winners
The World Car Awards have strict assessment criteria to determine the best cars in the world. The following are some of the criteria used by the judges in selecting the winners:
- Production Volume: Nominated cars must be produced in certain minimum quantities each year. For example, for the World Car of the Year category, cars must be produced in a volume of at least 10,000 units per year.
- Price: Cars should be priced below the level of luxury cars in their primary market. This ensures that the cars being rated cover a wide range of market segments.
- Market Availability: The car must be “on sale” in at least two major markets (such as China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America and the United States) on at least two separate continents during the period January 1, 2022 to March 30, 2023.
- Special Categories: In addition to the main categories, there are also awards for electric cars, luxury cars, performance cars and others. Each category has specific criteria that must be met.
- Performance, Safety, Value and Innovation: Judges rate cars based on performance, safety, value, innovation and significance in the market.
- Design: The World Car Design of the Year category assesses car design specifically. Cars nominated in other categories are also automatically included in this category.
The World Car Awards jury consists of 93 automotive journalists from 28 countries who ensure that the assessment is carried out with high objectivity, credibility and integrity.
With these awards, the automotive industry is increasingly enthusiastic to continue to innovate and provide the best for car fans around the world. Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 World Car Awards!
