Daventry, UK, 11th November 2025 – Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook was recently Commended for its Winter i*cept evo 3 X tyre in the 2025/26 DriverReviews Winter Customer Choice Awards, reflecting its outstanding performance and continued popularity across Europe now including French, Italian and German markets.
The Customer Choice Awards highlights the top-rated winter tyres as reviewed by real driver across Europe based on genuine feedback, aiming to help drivers compare tyre brands and performance to find the right tyres for their vehicle. Based on over 493,000 tyre reviews from genuine, verified customers who have driven over 1.16 billion kilometres, the platform is one of Europe’s largest verified tyre review platforms, delivering trustworthy insights to help motorist choose with confidence.
Since partnering with DriverReviews in 2021, Hankook has consistently been recognised for its innovative and diverse tyre range, reinforcing its reputation for quality and giving customers greater confidence in its products. Paul Emery, Sales Director at Hankook Tyre UK, commented, “Having partnered with DriverReviews for the past four years, we are delighted to further strengthen Hankook’s recognition and to see our customers’ trust honoured through such a respected and reputable review platform.”
About the Winter i*cept evo 3 X
The Winter i*cept evo 3 X features a distinctive V-shaped tread pattern and advanced 3D sipes for exceptional grip and reliable braking on snow and ice. Its Aqua Pine compound and wide drainage grooves provide top-tier wet weather performance. Engineered with a stiff centre rib and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability and durability under heavy loads, this tyre carries M+S and 3PMSF certifications — offering drivers unparalleled control, longevity, and peace of mind throughout the winter season. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo 3 X recently performed strongly overall in the Auto Bild Sportscars winter tyre test for sporty SUV models (11/2025 issue), where it also achieved the mark “good”. The testers’ verdict was “all-rounder with consistently good performance in all rating categories”. The Hankook tyre passed the safety-relevant braking on snow and braking in the wet tests with flying colours. Also receiving a “Good” rating, its counterpart for non-SUV vehicles, the Winter i*cept evo 3, has also received high marks from both Auto Bild and ADAC for its impressive grip, handling, and fuel efficiency on snow, wet, and dry surfaces.
