THE CAR OF THE YEAR (NO ONE ELSE'S OPINION MATTERS) | BUCKLE UP AWARDS 2024

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The Buckle Up Awards 2024 celebrates the best cars of the year, with the Hyundai Ioniq 5N crowned the overall winner. The Ioniq 5N is lauded as a game-changer, praised for its incredible driving dynamics, performance, and driver engagement, all while being an electric vehicle. It successfully mimics an internal combustion engine experience with its simulated engine noises and gear shifts, making it a "step change" for enthusiast EVs. Other notable mentions include the MG Cyberster for its striking design and GT capabilities, the Kia EV9 as a spacious and comfortable seven-seater electric SUV, the Mazda MX-5 for its pure driving enjoyment with a manual gearbox, and the Skoda Octavia vRS for its blend of hot hatch performance and practicality. While the Ioniq 5N is the ultimate winner, each car is recognized for excelling in specific categories, highlighting a diverse range of automotive excellence.