Motorweek is revealing its 2023 Drivers’ Choice Awards that span 12 categories plus an overall "Best Of The Year" vehicle award.
For this year's installment of the awards, MotorWeek says its editorial staff evaluated more than 150 cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles. Winners were picked in 12 consumer-driven categories based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency, and value for the dollar.
This year's top honors go to the 2023 Kia EV6 - awarded the "Best of the Year". It's also one of four EV of the Year winners. MotorTrend calls it "fast, high-performing, roomy, clean" and says it has the "ability to charge quickly"
MotorWeek host and creator John Davis: “The “EV6 pushes all the right buttons: up-to-date design details such as its five-door coupe-like profile, flush door handles, and unique LED lighting make it a style leader. The dedicated EV platform means an airy interior with exceptional room both front and rear, executed with an ultra-clean layout that perfectly blends sportiness and comfort.”
Davis added, “With 576 horsepower, the top EV6 GT performance model is clearly very fast; capable of a run from 0-60 in 3.4 seconds. The EV6 also was designed with an 800-volt battery architecture that is changing the charging game, allowing the car to be charged more quickly, adding more than 200 miles’ range in just 18 minutes.”
Kia had this to say about the new trophy additions to the EV6 awards shelf:
"Following a momentous year for the EV6 with its U.S. launch just one year ago and the recent debut of the high-performance EV6 GT, we are honored to receive these awards from MotorWeek," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. "The EV6 represents an important step toward Kia's transformative 'Plan S' global electrification strategy and its future-forward design, dedicated EV platform, and performance continue to impress."
Following the EV6’s debut in 2022, Kia says more than 20,000 EV6 models were sold throughout the U.S. in its first year.
MotorWeek says while it's possible to spend more than $60,000 for an EV6, pricing starts in the high $40s, which is close to the average for current new car transactions, thus MotorTrend dubs it a "most affordable EV alternative."
“Every EV6 model begs to be driven with enthusiasm thanks to instant throttle response and nailed-down handling. The Kia EV6 is simply an outstanding, breakthrough vehicle design, which is why it’s MotorWeek’s 2023 pick for the Drivers’ Choice Award Best of the Year designation,” said MotorWeek host and creator John Davis.
Last year, the Ford Maverick took home the "Best of The Year" award.
For more on the MotorWeek Awards click here or watch the YouTube presentation below.
Photo Credit: Kia.