Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 By Midwest Automotive Media Association

• Hyundai's first electric vehicle to wear the N badge delivers up to 641 horsepower with N Grin Boost mode engaged
• Non-profit media organization's Favorite Vehicle of 2025 announced at Chicago Auto Show
• Consensus pick of around 150 automotive media

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's all-electric IONIQ 5 N¹ has been named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show's opening breakfast. The IONIQ 5 N earned the win on the strength of its high performance and impressive driver engagement. Around 80 new vehicles of all types were evaluated throughout 2024 by MAMA members, including a membership drive event at Wisconsin's legendary Road America racetrack. In the end, the IONIQ 5 N outpointed all other eligible models to claim MAMA's annual capstone award.

"As we continue to celebrate offering America's Most Awarded EV Lineup, we are humbled to receive this Favorite Vehicle of 2025 award from the prestigious MAMA organization," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Having the opportunity to showcase our newest vehicles' capabilities both on and off the track at MAMA driving programs is an incredible opportunity to reach automotive press who represent hundreds of media outlets."

"Hyundai has proven with the IONIQ 5 N that the electric sports car can be more thrilling than its gas-only counterparts, and still be as accessible and affordable as them," said Robert Duffer, MAMA President. "The IONIQ 5 N's unique blend of stun and fun wowed our membership, on Road America and off of it."

About the Midwest Automotive Media Association
Founded in 1991, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) comprises about 240 automotive journalists and industry professionals from approximately 25 states and the District of Columbia. Though based in the Chicago area, MAMA welcomes members from all over. The organization's purpose is to provide a forum for newsworthy people, current issues, and new products in the auto industry.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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