Double success for Hyundai at 2024 Business Car Awards

25.09.2024
  • Two of Hyundai’s key models recognised in prestigious Business Car Awards
  • Popular Hyundai KONA triumphs in fiercely fought Best Compact SUV category
  • Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s success continues as it collects Driver’s Choice prize
  • Business Car Awards celebrate the best fleet cars and fleet operators in UK

Leatherhead, 20 September 2024 – Hyundai has picked up two major honours in the 2024 Business Car Awards, a celebration of excellence in the fleet sector judged by a panel of independent experts.

The Hyundai KONA/Hyundai KONA Electric emerged victorious ahead of big-selling models from some of the country’s most established mainstream manufacturers to take the award for Best Compact SUV.

And in the Driver’s Choice category, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s phenomenal run of success shows no sign of slowing, winning in a category of significantly more expensive offerings from dedicated luxury car and sports car manufacturers.

The Business Car magazine and website are recognised across the United Kingdom as leading resources for news on the fleet car market, and members of the editorial team were on hand to present the awards at a ceremony at the Hilton Bankside Hotel in London.

Martyn Collins, Editor of Business Car, said: The second-generation Hyundai KONA follows on from the first by offering petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains. Highlights include the spacious and well-built interior, distinctive styling and on the Hyundai KONA Electric, a first-rate range of up to 319 miles. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N never feels slow, but it’s dynamically where it really impresses. The steering is wonderfully precise, and the handling amazes, disguising its two-tonne weight. Then there’s a likeable, natural feel to the N-tuned brakes. It even feels composed and comfortable at low speeds – and all at a 2% Benefit-in-Kind rate.”

Since arriving in showrooms in 2023, the Hyundai KONA and Hyundai KONA Electric have proven to be a major hit with media and customers alike thanks to their winning blend of futuristic design, excellent cabin comfort and advanced tech. The KONA was immediately crowned Auto Express Car of the Year, and further success has followed in 2024 as it was named Medium Car of the Year at the Company Car and Van awards, while the KONA Electric was hailed as the number one electric car on sale by the Telegraph and earned another Auto Express accolade as Best Small Company Car. Prices start at £26,040 for the 100PS KONA 1.0T, while the KONA Electric can be ordered from £34,995.

The IONIQ 5 N, which was created to deliver maximum driving enjoyment by integrating the motorsport-bred technologies and expertise of Hyundai’s N division, has also enjoyed an incredible year, picking up an array of high-profile honours. Already it has been named 2024 World Performance Car in the World Car Awards, 2023 Car of the Year by TopGear.com and Best Performance Car of 2024 by both Auto Express and Autocar. In May, it was also lauded as the world’s best electric performance car by CAR following a definitive seven-car test. The IONIQ 5 N is accessible through many of our fleet sales channels and programmes. It is proving a highly popular choice through Salary Sacrifice schemes which provide a simple and highly affordable platform for customers to access our high performance car through monthly salary deductions.

Tim White, Head of Fleet, said: “Hyundai has a very compelling product range, and it is immensely pleasing that the experts at Business Car have identified what a tremendous choice the KONA, KONA Electric and IONIQ 5 N make for the very specific demands of the fleet market. In particular, Hyundai has shown great leadership in electrification, and our cars are ideal for those businesses that want to reduce their carbon footprint but want vehicles that demand no compromise to the driving experience.”

For more information on all the cars in Hyundai UK’s award-winning range, visit www.hyundai.co.uk