The WWCOTY or “World Women’s Car of the Year” competition, in which popular female journalists evaluate the newest vehicles, has recently ended, and the Kia EV9 was recognized as the world’s best car of 2024. The momentous announcement of the winner coincided with International Women’s Day, which not only reminds us of the special role of women, but also acknowledges the connection between personal independence and the car.
The tradition of determining the World Women’s Car of the Year was started by New Zealand journalist Sandy Maira in 2009, and it is the only competition in the world where only female car journalists participate in the jury. Before voting, 75 female professionals from 52 countries tested dozens of new models and carefully evaluated every aspect. In the first round, out of 63 applicants, the top five categories were determined and they were:
Volvo EX30 – family car;
BMW Series 5 – the big car;
Kia EV9 – SUV;
Volkswagen Amarok – 4×4 &pikaps;
Aston Martin DB12 – the exclusive car.
In the next round, one car had to be chosen, which would be worthy of receiving the title of the world’s best in 2024.
“This year’s judging was especially difficult because all the nominees were outstanding,” says WWCOTY Executive Director Marta Garcia. “Each finalist was endowed with the qualities to be worthy of being the first. But in the end, the Kia EV9 gained the upper hand over the competition, because it can satisfy any human need.”
After a thorough analysis, the jury confidently named the Kia EV9 as the best electric SUV. It boasts seven seats and an impressive cabin capacity and is the first of its kind in its segment. Despite its considerable length of 5 meters, the EV9 is endowed with excellent aerodynamics, which further enhances its performance. The EV9 also showcases a super-modern design that features advanced technologies including ultra-fast charging and two-way charging.
“Kia EV9 truly changes the rules of the game in the segment of electric models. It is a car that people will look back on one day and say – this is when electric cars became truly accessible, convenient and desirable for everyone. With no other model have engineers and designers taken such a big risk and have not have so surprisingly broken the boundaries of our habits,” shares the impressions of jury judge Tanja Gazdika from the USA.
“The spread of electrification depends on whether electric cars will be available in most market segments. The Kia EV9 offers a family-friendly interior and driving close to internal combustion machines, only without emissions. These characteristics should sway the many people who have not yet given the word yes to electric drive towards electric cars. , after all, they will feel familiar and easy here,” says Jill McIntosh from Canada.
“An extremely noble, spacious, versatile, multi-functional electric car. Its four-wheel drive is truly powerful, and the various driving modes make the EV9 a great means of transportation in the Nordic winter. I tested the EV9 when the temperature was below -25 degrees, and I was surprised that The EV9 behaved like a proper luxury car in such weather: it warmed up quickly, and the range was not significantly affected by the extreme cold. The South Koreans have done a great job today,” says Jille Rajasare from Estonia.
2024-03-13 06:33:16
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