Hyundai's "IONIQ 5" and "NEXO" Kyoto test drive event and exhibition held at "A PIT AUTOBACS KYOTO SHIJO"

2022.09.22 Press Releases
Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. / Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd. / Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.

-You can enter a campaign to win 100 T-Points and a FIFA World Cup 2022™ live viewing tour-

Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Lee Jeong-wook; hereinafter referred to as "Hyundai"), Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Yugo Horii; hereinafter referred to as "Autobacs Seven"), and Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Muneaki Masuda; hereinafter referred to as "CCC") will be holding an exhibition and test drive campaign for Hyundai's electric vehicle (EV) "IONIQ 5" and hydrogen electric vehicle (FCEV) "NEXO" as the first event to be held at "A PIT AUTOBACS KYOTO SHIJO" (hereinafter referred to as "A PIT AUTOBACS KYOTO SHIJO"), which reopened on Friday, September 16, 2022, from Friday, September 23, 2022 (national holiday) to Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The upcoming "Hyundai Kyoto Test Drive and Exhibition" will be held at "A PIT Autobacs Kyoto Shijo," the first new store in Western Japan, which reopened on Wednesday, September 16, 2022.

"A PIT AUTOBACS Kyoto Shijo" offers one of the largest selections of car accessories in Japan, as well as a sales floor that organically combines a variety of items related to car life, such as outdoor goods, apparel, books, and miscellaneous goods, and proposes "a car life that suits you" to each and every customer.

Kyoto City, where A PIT Autobacs Kyoto Shijo is located, announced in April this year that it will achieve a target of 2050 trillion yen. ) announced the "Zero CO2 Ordinance," and enacted the "Kyoto City Global Warming Countermeasures Ordinance," the first of its kind in the country, which specifically addresses global warming. Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) have also begun to be introduced in public transportation such as taxis and buses.

This event is a collaboration between Hyundai, Autobacs Seven, and CCC, and aims to give many customers the opportunity to experience environmentally friendly cars that can help reduce CO2 emissions, and to serve as an opportunity to take action towards realizing a sustainable society.

You can apply for the test drive campaign on the Hyundai homepage. In addition, everyone who answers the survey at "A PIT Autobacs Kyoto Shijo" during the period will receive 100 T Points. (※T-Card must be brought) In addition, by test driving Hyundai's EV "IONIQ 5" at "A PIT Autobacs Kyoto Shijo" until Friday, September 30th, you will be entered into a lottery to win a tour to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in person, which will be held in Qatar this winter.

Hyundai, Autobacs Seven, and CCC will use this initiative as an opportunity to explore collaboration in various areas that will lead to the proposal of new, sustainability-conscious car lifestyles.

Hyundai Kyoto Test Drive and Exhibition Overview

• Campaign period: Friday, September 23, 2022 (national holiday) to Sunday, October 30, 2022
• Venue: A PIT Autobacs Kyoto Shijo (1 Nishiin Yasuzukacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
• Opening hours: 10:00~20:00 *Excluding facility closed days
• Display/test drive vehicles: IONIQ 5, NEXO
• Test drive reservation: Advance application required on the Hyundai website

The IONIQ 5 is a homage to Giorgetto Giugiaro's 1974 Pony Concept. It was born from the concept of "Timeless value," which connects Hyundai's past, present, and future. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with sustainable and innovative features and offers spaciousness, providing a new EV experience. In addition, it has already been highly praised overseas where it is sold and has won various awards*.

*2022 German Car of the Year, UK Car of the Year 2022, 2022 World Car of the Year, 2022 World Electric Vehicle of the Year, 2022 World Car Design of the Year

The NEXO, a hydrogen electric vehicle that uses a "dedicated FCEV system" developed using our own proprietary technology, has been a top-selling FCEV since its release in 2018. 2019年のアメリカの「WardsAuto  10ベストエンジン」に選定され、またFCEVとしては唯一4年連続で米国IIHS最高ランクを獲得しており、クリーンであるのみならず、その安全性と耐久性も評価されました。

This is the second store under the new "A PIT AUTOBACS" brand.
Based on the brand concept of "A PIT AUTOBACS is a pit stop for both cars and people," A PIT AUTOBACS is a one-stop shop for all things car-related, offering not only safety and security related to cars, but also a comfortable space to spend time with your car and suggestions for a car lifestyle, providing unprecedented discoveries and experiences. We offer one of the largest selections of car accessories in Japan, and organically combine outdoor goods, apparel, books, miscellaneous goods, and more, to help each customer find the car life that's right for them.

[Store Overview]
店舗名   ：A PIT AUTOBACS KYOTO SHIJO 
Opening date: Friday, September 16, 2022
Address: 1 Nishiin Yasuzukacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 615-0051
Contact: TEL. 075-326-0055 / FAX. 075-326-0033
営業時間  ：10:00～20:00 
定休日    ：不定休
経営母体  ：株式会社オートバックス関西販売 
Representative Director: Masaru Sasaki

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Hyundai's "IONIQ 5" and "NEXO" Kyoto test drive event and exhibition held at "A PIT AUTOBACS KYOTO SHIJO"

Inquiries regarding this matter
Hyundai Mobility Japan Co., Ltd.
For media inquiries, please contact: press_japan@hyundai.com

Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officers: Ogasawara, Tomii
TEL: 03-6219-8787

Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer: Ando
TEL: 03-6800-4464