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Hyundai Elantra Named 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money by Cars.com

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The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has been named the 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money by Cars.com, winning both the overall and compact car categories. Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV secured the Best Hybrid title in the midsize SUV segment.

The Elantra Hybrid Blue achieves an impressive 54 MPG combined EPA rating, leading its segment. The 2025 model introduces a new SEL Sport trim available in both ICE and hybrid versions. The Santa Fe HEV offers various trim options including SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy in both FWD and AWD configurations.

Notably, Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales increased by 46% in April 2025, marking their best HEV month ever, with the Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV achieving record sales.

La Hyundai Elantra Hybrid è stata nominata la Migliore Ibrida del 2025 per il rapporto qualità-prezzo da Cars.com, vincendo sia la categoria generale che quella delle auto compatte. Inoltre, la Hyundai Santa Fe HEV ha conquistato il titolo di Migliore Ibrida nel segmento dei SUV di medie dimensioni.

La Elantra Hybrid Blue raggiunge un impressionante consumo combinato EPA di 54 MPG, leader nel suo segmento. Il modello 2025 introduce una nuova versione SEL Sport disponibile sia nelle varianti a motore termico che ibride. La Santa Fe HEV offre diverse opzioni di allestimento, tra cui SEL, Limited e Calligraphy, nelle configurazioni a trazione anteriore e integrale.

Da sottolineare che le vendite dei veicoli ibridi Hyundai sono aumentate del 46% nell'aprile 2025, segnando il miglior mese di sempre per gli HEV, con la Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV e Tucson HEV che hanno raggiunto vendite record.

El Hyundai Elantra Hybrid ha sido nombrado el Mejor Híbrido del 2025 por su relación calidad-precio por Cars.com, ganando tanto la categoría general como la de autos compactos. Además, el Hyundai Santa Fe HEV obtuvo el título de Mejor Híbrido en el segmento de SUV medianos.

El Elantra Hybrid Blue alcanza una impresionante calificación combinada EPA de 54 MPG, liderando su segmento. El modelo 2025 introduce un nuevo acabado SEL Sport disponible en versiones tanto de motor de combustión interna como híbridas. El Santa Fe HEV ofrece varias opciones de acabado, incluyendo SEL, Limited y Calligraphy, en configuraciones FWD y AWD.

Es destacable que las ventas de vehículos híbridos de Hyundai aumentaron un 46% en abril de 2025, marcando su mejor mes de HEV hasta la fecha, con ventas récord para el Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV y Tucson HEV.

현대 엘란트라 하이브리드가 Cars.com에서 선정한 2025년 최고의 가성비 하이브리드로 선정되어 전체 및 소형차 부문에서 모두 수상했습니다. 또한, 현대 싼타페 HEV는 중형 SUV 부문에서 최고의 하이브리드 타이틀을 차지했습니다.

엘란트라 하이브리드 블루는 EPA 복합 연비 54 MPG를 기록하며 동급 최고를 자랑합니다. 2025년 모델에는 내연기관과 하이브리드 버전 모두에서 선택 가능한 새로운 SEL 스포츠 트림이 추가되었습니다. 싼타페 HEV는 FWD와 AWD 구성 모두에서 SEL, Limited, Calligraphy 등 다양한 트림 옵션을 제공합니다.

특히 2025년 4월 현대 하이브리드 차량 판매가 46% 증가하며 역대 최고의 HEV 판매 실적을 기록했으며, 싼타페 HEV, 투싼 PHEV, 투싼 HEV가 판매 기록을 경신했습니다.

La Hyundai Elantra Hybrid a été désignée Meilleur Hybride 2025 pour son rapport qualité-prix par Cars.com, remportant à la fois la catégorie générale et celle des voitures compactes. De plus, la Hyundai Santa Fe HEV a obtenu le titre de Meilleur Hybride dans la catégorie SUV intermédiaire.

La Elantra Hybrid Blue affiche une impressionnante consommation combinée EPA de 54 MPG, leader de son segment. Le modèle 2025 introduit une nouvelle finition SEL Sport disponible en versions essence et hybride. La Santa Fe HEV propose plusieurs options de finition, notamment SEL, Limited et Calligraphy, en configurations traction avant et intégrale.

Il est à noter que les ventes de véhicules hybrides Hyundai ont augmenté de 46 % en avril 2025, marquant leur meilleur mois pour les HEV, avec des ventes records pour la Santa Fe HEV, le Tucson PHEV et le Tucson HEV.

Der Hyundai Elantra Hybrid wurde von Cars.com zum Besten Hybrid 2025 für das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis gekürt und gewann sowohl die Gesamt- als auch die Kompaktwagenkategorie. Zusätzlich sicherte sich der Hyundai Santa Fe HEV den Titel des Besten Hybrids im Segment der mittelgroßen SUVs.

Der Elantra Hybrid Blue erreicht eine beeindruckende kombinierte EPA-Bewertung von 54 MPG und führt damit sein Segment an. Das Modell 2025 führt eine neue SEL Sport-Ausstattung ein, die sowohl in ICE- als auch Hybrid-Versionen erhältlich ist. Der Santa Fe HEV bietet verschiedene Ausstattungsoptionen, darunter SEL, Limited und Calligraphy, sowohl in Front- als auch Allradantrieb.

Bemerkenswert ist, dass die Verkäufe von Hyundai-Hybridfahrzeugen im April 2025 um 46 % gestiegen sind, was den besten HEV-Monat aller Zeiten markiert, mit Rekordverkäufen für den Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV und Tucson HEV.

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  • Elantra Hybrid won both overall Best Hybrid and compact car category awards
  • Santa Fe HEV won Best Hybrid in midsize SUV category
  • Segment-leading 54 MPG combined fuel efficiency for Elantra Hybrid Blue
  • Hybrid vehicle sales increased 46% in April 2025
  • Record sales achieved for Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV
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  • Hyundai Elantra lands overall winner and Best Hybrid for compact car awards
  • Santa Fe Hybrid awarded Best Hybrid in midsize SUV category
  • Nine categories assessed by Cars.com experts

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has been awarded the 2025 Best Hybrid for the Money and winner of the compact car segment by Cars.com. Additionally, the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV has been awarded Best Hybrid for the midsize SUV category. To qualify, any hybrid vehicle that allows shoppers to pay the least for the most mileage, barring all other considerations, was included in the evaluation. Cars.com devised an efficiency-cost rating to determine if a hybrid vehicle's added expense is worth the cash for buyers. This list includes model-year 2025 hybrids without a plug, and vehicle equipment levels, quality judgments, cost of car ownership or any variances from EPA mileage estimates were not factors.

"As consumers evaluate the optimal solution for eco-friendly vehicles, Hyundai provides a wide range of product platforms and several propulsion systems," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Receiving recognition for the best hybrid vehicle overall and in two categories by Cars.com exemplifies Hyundai's proficiency in alternative propulsion technologies and highlights the value of hybrid vehicles."  

"Hyundai stands out in this year's rankings thanks to vehicles that pair high mpg ratings with competitive pricing — the two key metrics in our value-based methodology," says Jennifer Geiger, Cars.com News Editor. "The 2025 Elantra Hybrid tops our list with the highest efficiency-cost rating of any vehicle analyzed, which is why it's named Cars.com's Best Hybrid Car for the Money. The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid also earns its win for Best Hybrid Mid-Size SUV for the Money by delivering strong fuel economy and pricing. Rugged styling and three-row versatility are just icing on the cake," said Jenni Newman, editor-in-chief, Cars.com."

The Elantra Hybrid Blue offers segment-leading EPA estimated up to 54 MPG combined1 and the 2025 Elantra lineup also introduces a new SEL Sport trim available with ICE or hybrid powertrains. Fuel-efficient power for both city commutes and outdoor adventures, the Santa Fe HEV is available on the SEL, Limited and/or Calligraphy trims for either FWD or AWD. 

In April 2025, Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales rose by 46 percent, marking their best HEV month ever. The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV also achieved retail and total sales records.  

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1 Segment comparison based on [primary/secondary] [class definition/segmentation-e.g., sub-compact SUV] competitors as defined by Hyundai Motor America. Competitors within this class are the [List MAKE MODEL of competitors in segment]. Claim based on comparison of specifications on manufacturer websites.


2025 Elantra Hybrid Blue: 51 City/58 Hwy/54 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.

 

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What awards did the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid win from Cars.com?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid won both the overall Best Hybrid for the Money award and the Best Hybrid award in the compact car segment from Cars.com.

What is the fuel efficiency of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue?

The 2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue offers segment-leading EPA estimated fuel efficiency of up to 54 MPG combined.

How much did Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales grow in April 2025?

Hyundai's hybrid vehicle sales increased by 46% in April 2025, marking their best HEV month ever.

What trim levels are available for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV?

The 2025 Santa Fe HEV is available in SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy trims, with both FWD and AWD options.

Which Hyundai hybrid models achieved record sales in April 2025?

The Santa Fe HEV, Tucson PHEV, and Tucson HEV achieved retail and total sales records in April 2025.
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