Kia EV6 GT crowned World performance Car of the Year

Kia’s supercar-baiting EV6 GT has been crowned the 2023 World Performance Car this year's World Car Awards.

Announced at an awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show, the recognition came from a jury of 105 international automotive journalists representing 32 countries, including Electrifying.com’s Ginny Buckley.

Speaking of the award, President and CEO of Kia Corporation Ho Sung Song said: “To be recognised in this way by the World Car Awards’ judges is a tremendous honour. As Kia transforms to become a world-leading sustainable solutions provider, we are leaving no stone unturned to create vehicles which deliver exceptional practicality while also inspiring customers through their ingenuity, technology, and design. This latest prestigious accolade provides further confirmation of the success of our strategy.”

With a combined power output of 577bhp, enabling a 3.5-second 0-62mph acceleration time and a top speed of 162mph, the all-electric EV6 GT’s long-range capability saw it beat stiff competition from more traditional petrol-powered sports cars including the new Nissan Z and the Toyota GR Corolla.