KONA and IONIQ 6 continue Hyundai’s winning streak at Good Design Awards

Hyundai’s winning streak has continued at the 2023 Australian Good Design Awards with two successful models in the Automotive & Transport Product category.

Bold and dynamic all-new KONA and game-changing Electric Streamliner IONIQ 6 each won a Good Design Award in recognition of their outstanding design and innovation.

IONIQ 6’s Good Design Award follows its recent sweep of the World Car Awards, where the model was awarded World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year, in a three-peat of IONIQ 5’s victories last year.

The prestigious Australian Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in Australia and were announced today in Sydney.

“We are delighted to receive Australian Good Design Awards for IONIQ 6 and all-new KONA in our seventh consecutive year of success at the prestigious awards,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ted Lee.

This recognition reinforces our brand’s bold styling direction, which seamlessly integrates the latest driver technologies with electrified powertrains.

IONIQ 6 drew acclaim for its striking, single-curve silhouette, spacious and flexible cabin, and technologies that enhance the user experience.

The Good Design Awards Jury commented: “From its perforated leather made from recycled fishing nets to the way the lighting accentuates design cues, the fit and finish of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is superb. Its sustainability considerations are also impressive.”

Jurors lauded all-new KONA’s bold, futuristic style and cleverly packaged, spacious interior.

The Good Design Awards Jury commented: “The Hyundai KONA creates a futuristic look through crease lines, strip lights and punchy angles. Its clean design is accentuated with lighting - a bold creative choice that continues to pay off.”

The 2023 Good Design Awards jury evaluated each design against a strict set of criteria, across an array of design disciplines and subcategories.

To earn recognition, Good Design Award entries had to demonstrate outstanding design and innovation under the banners of Good Design, Design Innovation and Design Impact.

Hyundai: Good Design Awards History

2023    KONA         Award Winner   

2023    IONIQ 6         Award Winner   

2022    i30 Sedan N     Automotive Exterior Design Award Winner   

2022    STARIA          Award Gold   

2022    i30 Sedan N       Award Winner   

2021    IONIQ 5        Automotive Interior Design Award Winner   

2021    NEXO        Award Gold   

2021    IONIQ 5       Award Gold   

2021    Tucson        Award Winner   

2020    i30 Fastback N     Award Winner   

2019    Kona Electric      Best in Class   

2018    Kona            Award Winner   

2017    i30              Award Gold   

Australian Good Design Awards

The Australian Good Design Awards celebrates 65 years this year as the country’s most prestigious international awards for design and innovation, with a proud history dating back to 1958. Each year, the Awards celebrate the best new products and services on the Australian and international market, recognising excellence in architectural design, engineering, fashion, digital and communication design, and rewarding new and emerging areas of design including design strategy, social impact design, design research and up-and-coming design talent in the next gen category.

The 2023 Good Design Awards attracted high-quality design projects from Australia and around the world. These innovative projects were evaluated by a broad panel of Australian and international jurors, including designers, engineers, architects and thought leaders. Each entry was evaluated according to a strict set of design evaluation criteria which includes Good Design, Design Innovation and Design Impact.

Projects recognised with an Australian Good Design Award demonstrate excellence in professional design and highlight the impact a design-led approach has on business success and social and environmental outcomes.