Hyundai’s winning ways continue with Good Design Awards for IONIQ 5 N and SANTA FE

Hyundai’s winning ways have continued at the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards with twin triumphs in the Automotive & Transport Product category.

The high-performance IONIQ 5 N and adventurous all-new SANTA FE each won a Good Design Award in acknowledgment of their outstanding design and innovation.

The awards mark eight consecutive years of Good Design Awards success for Hyundai and continue a golden run for each model, which includes 2024 World Performance Car for IONIQ 5 N and a 2024 Red Dot Design Award for all-new SANTA FE.

The Australian Good Design Awards are the highest honour for design and innovation in Australia and were announced today in ICC Sydney’s Grand Ballroom.

“We are thrilled to receive prestigious Australian Good Design Awards for IONIQ 5 N and all-new SANTA FE in our eighth consecutive year of success at the awards,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia Chief Executive Officer, Ted Lee.

“These awards highlight Hyundai’s commitment to progressive design and our position at the forefront of sustainable powertrains and user-experience technology,” he said.

Jurors commended IONIQ 5 N for applying imaginative thinking and design to set a new benchmark for driver involvement in a high-performance EV.

The Good Design Awards Jury commented:

“The IONIQ 5 N is Hyundai’s first high-performance electric vehicle, setting new standards in the industry with its imaginative design and technology. The Jury praised the vehicle for its sporty, driver-engaging personality and its racetrack-capable dynamics. The IONIQ 5 N challenges traditional notions of performance vehicles with its impressive EV capabilities, offering a blend of practicality and exhilarating performance. It represents a significant step forward in the realm of high-performance electric vehicles”.

The panel praised all-new SANTA FE’s robust, outdoor lifestyle-focused design, sustainable materials, and technological firsts such as its UV-C Sterilisation Tray.

The Good Design Awards Jury commented:

“The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe combines rugged styling with advanced electrified hybrid technologies. The Jury recognised the vehicle’s value, space, and functionality, noting its innovative features and eco-friendly materials. The Santa Fe marks a distinct turning point for Hyundai, offering a well-resolved design that provides ample space and versatility while integrating clean energy solutions. Its thoughtful design and use of advanced powertrains highlight Hyundai’s commitment to evolving its SUV offerings”.

The 2024 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 is the nation’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 2024 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.