Hyundai INSTER Named ‘Top 3’ Finalist at 2025 World Car Awards

SEOUL, March 19, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Company’s INSTER has secured a spot among the ‘Top 3’ finalists in the 2025 World Car Awards, continuing the brand’s streak of global recognition for the fourth consecutive year.

Hyundai’s Nominations at the 2025 World Car Awards:

Hyundai Motor has been shortlisted in three prestigious categories:

  • World Car of the Year (overall)

  • World Urban Car

  • World Electric Vehicle

Hyundai’s Past Success at the World Car Awards:

Hyundai has consistently excelled in the competition over the past three years:

  • 2024: IONIQ 5 N won World Performance Car

  • 2023 & 2022: IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 5 dominated with victories in:

    • World Car of the Year

    • World Electric Vehicle

    • World Car Design of the Year

This ongoing recognition highlights Hyundai’s leadership in automotive innovation, particularly in the EV segment.

How Winners Are Selected:

A panel of 96 international automotive journalists from 30 countries voted through a sealed ballot. The winners will be revealed at the 2025 New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025.

Key Features of the Hyundai INSTER:

The Hyundai INSTER is a sub-compact EV with:

  • Distinctive design & advanced technology

  • Long-range capability: Up to 370 km (49 kWh model)

  • Fast charging: 10–80% in just 30 minutes

For more details, visit Hyundai’s official website.