Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. won 12 awards at the 2024 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), including three Gold Awards. The Kia EV9 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 N received the top Gold honors, cementing their status in the competitive electric vehicle market. The EV9, Kia’s flagship electric SUV, earned top recognition across all major global design awards this year, including iF and Red Dot.
The EV9 was celebrated for its luxurious and forward-thinking design, while the IONIQ 5 N was praised for its high-performance aesthetics. Hyundai’s branding, along with the design of the Santa Fe and GV80 Coupe, also garnered attention, reflecting the companies’ broad design achievements.
This success highlights Hyundai and Kia’s growing influence in both automotive innovation and design.
