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january 11, 2023 - Kia
All−electric Kia EV6 wins 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™
- EV6 recognized for #automotive innovation, design, safety features, performance, technology, driver satisfaction, user experience, value
- Second North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ win for Kia in three years
- EV6 was selected by jury of 50 #automotive experts
DETROIT, Mich., January 11, 2023 – Today, the all-electric Kia #EV6 was named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ by the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury. This is the second occasion in three years that the NACTOY jury has named a Kia vehicle as its top choice in the category, and the first win for a Kia electric vehicle (EV).
“Since going on sale in early 2022, the #EV6 model range has illustrated the sophistication and refinement inherent to Kia #ev engineering, and North American customers have taken notice,” said #seanyoon, President and CEO, Kia America. “In a year with three electric finalists, this win proves that #EV6 is not only a top utility vehicle, but also an exemplary #ev.”
The #EV6 was selected by 50 #automotive experts from print, online, radio, and broadcast media. As part of the evaluation process, NACTOY jurors tested vehicles ranging from sports cars to pickup trucks, and assessed criteria including #automotive innovation, design, safety features, performance, technology, driver satisfaction, user experience, and value.
The #EV6 continues to rise in popularity. To date, more than 19,000 #EV6 models have been sold at Kia retailers throughout all 50 states, including the 576-hp #EV6 GT that went on sale in December 2022. The #EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging compatibility, available onboard power, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes innovative materials throughout the cabin. The #EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems[i], a remarkable level of connectivity features, as well as Kia’s latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump, which scavenges waste heat from the car’s coolant system. The #EV6 is a critical part of the Kia “Plan S” strategy to launch at least two battery-electric vehicles (BEV) per year and build a full line-up of 14 BEVs by 2027.
[i] Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
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