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Hyundai IONIQ 5 named New Zealand Car of the Year
23 February, 2022
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been awarded the New Zealand Car of the Year – the most prestigious and longest running award in the country.
The New Zealand Car of the Year is selected by members of the New Zealand Motoring Writers’ Guild, the professional body for motoring journalists from around the country. The Guild’s two-dozen voting members test the vehicles in their home environment – important for providing a ‘real world’ result.
Hyundai N e-Festival Global League kicks off for exciting digital motorsport competition
24 January, 2022
Hyundai Motor Company today launched the Global League of Hyundai N e-Festival, a digital motorsport competition where players will vie for the top spot in an exciting virtual reality (VR) gaming environment.
Introducing i20 N: The ultimate Corner Rascal
29 January, 2022
Introducing i20 N, Hyundai’s first light hot hatchback, and the third knockout punch from the acclaimed N Division.
Don’t be fooled by its featherweight proportions - i20 N can run with its N stablemates, delivering its speed and performance with a fun personality that turns every trip into a Special Stage.
Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 5 and STARIA Win GOOD DESIGN Awards
11 January, 2022
Hyundai Motor Company announced it has received multiple accolades at 2021 GOOD DESIGN Awards, with its IONIQ 5 and STARIA models both selected as winners in the transportation category. Hyundai Motor also triumphed across several other categories, including interactive media, household, mobile applications and graphic design.
5 stars for Staria
17 December, 2021
The Hyundai Staria and Staria Load have today been awarded the maximum 5 star safety rating by ANCAP, Australasia’s independent voice on vehicle safety.
IONIQ 5 Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) function awards a 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award
02 December, 2021
The IONIQ 5 Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability has been awarded a 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the Automotive Category. The distinguished award is selected by a panel of expert judges and editors from Popular Science.
i20 N wins highest accolade at Top Gear awards
05 December, 2021
Hyundai Motor has taken highest honours at the Top Gear annual awards 2021, winning Car of the Year with i20 N and being named overall Manufacturer of the Year in recognition of the brand’s class leading model line-up.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 named 2022 ‘German Car of the Year’
25 November, 2021
Just half a year after its launch in the German market, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 has been named 2022 ‘German Car of the Year’ (GCOTY). In the final round of the notable award, the fully-electric midsize CUV prevailed over its world-class competitors.
Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell has landed on NZ soil
21 November, 2021
Yesterday Hyundai New Zealand unloaded the nation’s first hydrogen-powered truck, the XCIENT FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) at the Port of Auckland.
Hyundai Motor Unveils SEVEN Concept, Segment-busting SUEV for IONIQ Brand
18 November, 2021
Hyundai Motor Company today revealed SEVEN, the new sport utility electric vehicle (SUEV) concept at AutoMobility LA. This category-bending electric SUV concept will be on display in Hyundai Motor’s booth, along with other segment-leading products such as IONIQ 5, and XCIENT Fuel Cell, at the LA Convention Center, Nov. 19-28.
IONIQ 5 is carsales Car of the Year
17 November, 2021
IONIQ 5 has been judged 2021 carsales Car of the Year (COTY), marking Hyundai’s first victory in the prestigious award’s history.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 named Green Car Journal's 2022 Green SUV of the Year™
11 November, 2021
Hyundai’s all-new IONIQ 5 has earned the prestigious honour of Green SUV of the Year™ by Green Car Journal. Selecting the Green SUV of the Year™ is a distinguished jury of automotive experts and Green Car Journal staff.
Imminent arrival of Hyundai New Zealand’s first hydrogen-powered truck
11 November, 2021
The first of Hyundai New Zealand’s five new hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric XCIENT trucks arrive at the Port of Auckland New Zealand on or about 18 November.
Hyundai Motor Teases Sneak Peek of SEVEN, All-Electric SUV Concept
04 November, 2021
Hyundai Motor Company today revealed teaser images of the sleek and spacious SEVEN, an all-electric SUV concept to be fully unveiled at AutoMobility LA later this month.
Stars align for Hyundai: All-new IONIQ 5 and Tucson awarded 5 star ANCAP safety ratings
28 October, 2021
Since Hyundai New Zealand confirmed the all-new IONIQ 5 was coming to NZ shores, the model has received overwhelming response in terms of orders and enquiries, acknowledging that this model is something exceptional.
Hyundai EV rally car wins on debut
27 October, 2021
Kiwi rally star Hayden Paddon piloted his Hyundai Kona EV rally car to victory on debut for the ground-breaking electric powered car.
Hyundai Motor Group Presents Its Vision to Popularise Hydrogen by 2040 at Hydrogen Wave Forum
07 September, 2021
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has set out its vision for hydrogen energy and a global hydrogen society. At the Hydrogen Wave global online forum held today, the Group presented its plans to popularise hydrogen by 2040 through the introduction of new technologies and mobility solutions in transportation and other industrial sectors.
Hyundai Motor Presents Carbon Neutral Commitment at IAA Mobility 2021
06 September, 2021
Hyundai Motor Company today announced its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2045 at IAA Mobility 2021.
Hyundai’s integrated strategy to achieve carbon neutrality rests on the following three pillars: clean mobility, next-generation platforms, and green energy. Hyundai is showcasing the full breadth of its electrified vehicle lineup and latest solutions to progress with positive energy at this year’s IAA taking place from September 6 to 12 in Munich, Germany.
High-performance N Range to expand with Kona N
02 September, 2021
Today, Hyundai New Zealand is excited to announce the impending arrival of the Kona N and release the model’s specifications and pricing.
Kona N is not only the latest addition to Hyundai’s growing high-performance N line-up but is also the first N model with an SUV body style.
Hyundai Motor Group to unveil its future vision for Hydrogen Society at the ‘Hydrogen Wave’ global forum
27 August, 2021
- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has announced they will host ‘Hydrogen Wave’, a global virtual forum which represents the Group’s plans for a new 'wave’ of hydrogen-based products and technologies. The forum will also provide a revealing insight into the Group’s future vision of a sustainable hydrogen society.