Triumph for Kia at the Golden Steering Wheel 2026 Awards
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Driven and Selected by Racers… Kia Wins Triple Crown at Germany’s Most Prestigious Automotive Awards
The ‘Golden Steering Wheel Award,’ launched in 1976, is Germany’s most prestigious automotive award, jointly organized by the German automotive specialist publication ‘Autobild’ and the weekly magazine ‘Bild am Sonntag.’ It selects the best new cars in each class through reader voting and expert evaluation, regardless of the drivetrain system, such as electric, internal combustion, or hybrid vehicles.
Kia became the first non-European brand to win three awards at the German Golden Steering Wheel Awards. The EV5, K4, and EV2 swept their respective categories, and the Genesis GV60 Magma also received an award. This result is considered a testament to Hyundai Motor Group's brand competitiveness in the European automotive market.
The Golden Steering Wheel celebrates its 50th anniversary with 17 winners in 15 categories. Kia receives three awards, including for the K4 Sportswagon and the EV2.
With three awards at the 2026 Golden Steering Wheel, Kia has achieved something that no non-European brand has ever achieved before: winning more than one award at the same event. The 50th edition of the award, organised by German publications AUTO BILD and BILD am SONNTAG, saw the EV2, EV5 and K4 […] Three awards for Kia, a historic first!
EV5, K4 Sportswagon, and EV2 win awards
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