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| Kia e-Soul EV 'World Urban Car' 2020 |
Kia Corporation has won big at the 2020 World Car Awards with the Telluride named ‘World Car of the Year’ and the Soul EV ‘World Urban Car’, writes Trish Whelan.
The winners of the World Car Awards are decided by an independent international jury made up of 86 highly-experienced, well-respected automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world.
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| Kia Telluride 'World Car of the Year 2020' |
The Kia Telluride is not available in Europe but is sold across North America and in many of Kia’s global markets. It was rewarded by the judging panel for its distinctive design and impressive practicality. It can seat up to eight passengers. The World Car of the Year title represents another accolade for a vehicle that has garnered more than 70 awards since its introduction in 2019. The SUV has already been crowned North American Utility Vehicle of the Year and MotorTrend SUV of the Year, among others.
The fully-electric Kia Soul EV was named the ideal car for the city by the jury, combining zero-emission performance and impressive electric range with a compact body, bold design, and high levels of practicality.
Here at home, Ireland’s motoring journalists choose the Kia e-Soul as Continental Tyres Irish Car of the Year for 2020 in November 2019 so it currently holds that prestigious title. It was the first time that an electric car took the Irish Car of the Year title. Distinctive in style, it comes with a high spec and a range of 452kms from a single charge which is a greater all-electric range than many more expensive electric vehicles. Prices start at €35,995 including VRT relief and SEAI grant.
“Everyone at Kia is truly honoured to receive not just one, but two awards from the World Car of the Year judging panel,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and Head of Product Division at Kia Motors Corporation. “This is one of the hardest-fought competitions in the global automotive industry, proving that the Telluride and Soul EV are both truly outstanding vehicles.”
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