Faurecia, part of the FORVIA Group, equips 2022 Car of the Year Kia EV6 and all finalists
Faurecia, part of the leading automotive technology group FORVIA, is proud to share that it equips the Kia EV6, voted the European Car of the Year 2022. Faurecia also equips all six finalists with products from its Seating, Interiors, and Clean Mobility Business Groups.
The electric Kia EV6 features Faurecia’s cushion front seat structure. The jury, composed of 60 journalists, selected the Kia EV6 amongst a longlist of 39 vehicles and 7 finalists. The jurors noted the Kia’s extended battery range and energy efficiency, its connectivity and safety, and the high-quality finishes across the cockpit.
We are proud to equip not only the Kia EV6 but a number of critically acclaimed vehicles with a range of solutions for a safer, sustainable, advanced and customized mobility. These industry and consumer favorites are already on the road, and drivers and passengers can already benefit from our technologies.
Amongst the six other finalists Faurecia provides the Renault Mégane E-Tech’s front and rear structure; the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s cushion front seat structure; the Peugeot 308’s complete seat and rear seat structure, the instrument panel, door panels and front center console, the hot ends for EP and DV engines and the cold ends for all non-DV engine types; the Skoda Enyaq iV ‘s front row seat recliners; the instrument panel and door panel for Ford Mustang Mach-E models produced in China; and the seat covers and instrument panel for the Cupra Born.