The award is the result of judging by a panel of 14 journalists spread across the country. The Ioniq Hybrid rose above the other category finalists, Kia Niro Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid, as judges evaluated entries on a series of objective and subjective factors that included efficiency, emissions performance, consumer appeal, safety, value, comfort, and quality. The Canadian Green Car Award was launched in 2013 and a Hyundai vehicle has been an award recipient for three consecutive years.

The Hyundai Ioniq is an advanced, stylish vehicle packed with innovative technology that makes it equal parts eco-friendly and fun to drive. Unlike other eco vehicles currently on the market, the Ioniq is the first in the world to offer three electrified powertrains in one platform: hybrid, rechargeable plug-in hybrid, and battery electric.

"The Ioniq offers an engaging driving experience, has an incredibly advanced powertrain, and is undoubtedly one of the most attractive vehicles in the Hyundai line-up," says Lawrence Hamilton, Director of Marketing with Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. "In fact, the Ioniq Hybrid is rated as the most fuel efficient vehicle in Canada, so it stands to reason the car would perform extremely well in the Canadian Green Car Award competition. On behalf of my colleagues at Hyundai, and especially those in our R&D facilities that worked tirelessly to develop the car, I would like to thank the jury panel for recognizing the Ioniq Hybrid as a stand-out competitor."

The Green Living Show can be found at the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Hyundai's display is located at Booth 1627 in the south-east end of the building on the main convention floor. Test drives of the Ioniq EV are held from the Internal Street accessed from the ground floor of the centre. More information on the Canadian Green Car Award can be found at http://canadiangreencaraward.ca/. Information about the Green Living Show can be found at https://www.greenlivingshow.ca/.

About Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

Hyundai Auto Canada, established in 1983 and headquartered in Markham, Ontario, is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout Canada by Hyundai Auto Canada and are sold and serviced through more than 210 dealerships nationwide. Hyundai is also the first to offer its zero-emissions Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle to Canadian customers. More information about Hyundai and its vehicles can be found at www.HyundaiCanada.com.

SOURCE Hyundai Auto Canada Corp.

For further information: about Hyundai and its products, please visit www.hyundainews.ca or contact: Jean-François Taylor, Public Relations Specialist, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., Office: (905) 948-6754, Mobile: (416) 770-0842, Email: [email protected]; Maxine Roy, Corporate Communications Specialist, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp., Office: (905) 948-6837, Mobile: (416) 859-3301, Email: [email protected]

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