Ingham Brands Shine in DriveLife's 2024 Car of the Year Awards
23 January, 2025
Ingham is proud to announce that several of our key brands have been honored in DriveLife’s 2024 Car of the Year Awards, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in the automotive industry.
Hyundai SANTA FE: Coolest Gadget of the Year
The Hyundai SANTA FE was awarded the Coolest Gadget of the Year for its built-in UV-C sanitiser. This feature allows drivers to sanitise personal items such as cell phones and sunglasses, addressing modern health concerns with practical innovation.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N earned the runner-up position for the Coolest Gadget of the Year, thanks to its innovative simulated gear shift feature.
All-new SANTA FE
Omoda E5: Best Value Car of the Year
The Omoda E5 was recognised as the Best Value Car of the Year, offering an exceptional blend of features, performance, and affordability. This accolade highlights Omoda’s dedication to delivering quality vehicles that meet diverse customer needs
E5
GWM Tank 500: Family Car of the Year
The GWM Tank 500 secured the Family Car of the Year award, praised for its practicality, spaciousness, and family-friendly features. This recognition underscores GWM’s commitment to producing vehicles that cater to the dynamic requirements of modern families.
Tank 500
Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d: Luxury Car of the Year
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 d was honored as the Luxury Car of the Year, celebrated for its opulent design, advanced technology, and superior performance.
Mercedes-AMG SL63: Hottest Car of the Year
The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 4MATIC earned the Hottest Car of the Year award, celebrated for its bold design, striking presence, and undeniable allure. This recognition highlights Mercedes-Benz’s dedication to crafting vehicles that deliver both aesthetic excellence and head-turning appeal.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: Toughest Car of the Year
The Suzuki Jimny has been proving that size doesn’t define toughness since 1970, recognised for its exceptional off-road capabilities and rugged design, earning it the title of 2024 DriveLife Toughest Car of the Year.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: Car of the Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was awarded the prestigious title of Car of the Year for 2024, recognised for its innovative features, performance, and contribution to the evolution of electric vehicles. Celebrated as an exceptional all-rounder, seamlessly blending thrilling performance with everyday practicality. This engineering marvel stands out as both a high-performance sports car and a spacious, family-friendly SUV, achieving a perfect balance with no compromises.
These awards highlight the continuous efforts of automotive manufacturers to push the boundaries of technology, design, and functionality, offering consumers vehicles that cater to a wide range of preferences and needs.