La competition within the automotive sector it is as old as the sector. The rivalry between businessmen and friends was the germ of many of the manufacturers we know today. Of course, these trivialities have been forgotten, because if they now want to survive they have to collaborate hand in hand. All in all, the pepper that seasons the motor salad is in the multiple prizes and awards that are given throughout the world.
One of the most coveted awards in the Old Continent is the Car of the Year. Also known as COTY (for its acronym), manufacturers apply with their latest releases, although always complying with the rules. We have been talking about the last edition, corresponding to 2022, for some time. The last time was when the organization announced the list of the seven finalists and the date the winner would be announced. And here we are again...
With 279 points and 12 best votes, the Kia EV6 has won the Car of the Year (COTY) 2022 award
To celebrate that The Kia EV6 has been the deserving of this important distinction. This model is the first one hundred percent dedicated electric vehicle of the South Korean firm and, to make matters worse, it competed against its cousin IONIQ 5. But also, in case you did not know, It is the first time in its history that Kia has won this award. in the almost six decades of its existence. As for the rest of the opponents, the situation is as follows...
According to the press release, the Let's EV6 has obtained a total of 279 points and 12 best votes at the ceremony that took place today in Geneva. The second model, with 265 points and 15 best votes, has been the Renault Megane E-TECH. He closes the podium in third position, very closely, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 with 261 points and also with 15 best votes. However, in the press release they do not explain what the reasons for the votes were.
below you have a table in which you will see how the seven models that opted for the award have turned out. We have been surprised, for the worse, by the scores of two models that seemed to have everything to shine. The first is the new Peugeot 308 who, with 191 points, has remained in fourth position. The second is even sadder, since it seems to attest that the Cupra born the jury did not like, by staying seventh with 144 points.
2022 Car of the Year (COTY) Awards Finalists and Scores
Seeing the table now we ask you. For you, what would have been the car worthy of the Car of the Year 2022 award? What is clear is that electric vehicles seem to have prevailed and thermal vehicles have little to say, right...?
| Position | Points | Trademarks | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Points | Trademarks | Model |
| 1 º | 279 | Kia | EV6 |
| 2 º | 265 | Renault | Megane E-TECH Electric |
| 3 º | 261 | Hyundai | IONQ 5 |
| 4 º | 191 | Peugeot | 308 |
| 5 º | 185 | Skoda | Enyaq IV |
| 6 º | 150 | Ford | Mustang Mach-E |
| 7 º | 144 | Cupra | Born |
Source - Car of the Year (COTY)
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 170 - 585 hp
- Consumer goods 16,6 - 18l/100km
- Assessment 4,4