world car of the year 2023 Page 11

The 2023 World Car of the Year crown went to the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the swoopy electric sedan that looks like an art deco teardrop did a degree in aerodynamics. It didn’t just win; it hoovered up trophies, also taking World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year. In Australia, the Ioniq 6 launched with single- and dual-motor variants, brisk performance, and long-range battery options, proving you don’t need a V8 to feel smug at the lights. Expect local pricing from roughly the mid-$70k to high-$80k before on-roads, depending on trim. Now if only the charging queues moved as quickly as the car does.