Most Loved Car 2023 – Hyundai Ioniq 5

You can have the most practical or the most powerful or (in your view) the best-looking car in the world, but it still might not quite get under your skin. That’s what our Most Loved Car award is about. Which car do most owners really fall in love with? Turns out it’s the Hyundai Ioniq 5!
It’s easy to see why the Ioniq 5 is so loved. It looks unlike anything else – all at once retro and utterly modern – while offering loads of space, comfort and tech. “I’m really impressed with Hyundai's transformation as a brand in producing a really design-oriented, premium car which gives superior value for money,” said one owner. Countless others said the car’s design is what drew them to it, in fact. There’s loads of choice in the Ioniq 5 range, including two battery sizes, meaning those who don’t need to go as far on a single charge can choose a cheaper option. And the most powerful twin-motor version is positively rapid, knocking out 0-62mph in just over five seconds. Despite that, in every way the Ioniq 5 feels like a luxurious, refined and idiosyncratic family car. A car with a X-factor, a great job by Hyundai, and a deserving winner. Return to the New Car Awards homepage