Hyundai Santa Fe and Palisade Recognized in Cars.com Best of 2025 Awards

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Hyundai has achieved significant recognition in Cars.com's Best of 2025 Awards, with the fifth-generation Santa Fe winning Best Car of 2025 and the Palisade securing Best Family Car of 2025. The awards highlight both vehicles' quality, innovation, and value proposition.

The Santa Fe was praised for its unique design maximizing cargo space, innovative features like built-in trash compartment and dual wireless phone chargers, smooth driving experience, and competitive pricing. The Palisade stood out for its spacious interior, extensive standard safety features, easy third-row access, and family-focused amenities including Blind-Spot View Monitor and Rear Occupant Alert.

Additionally, Hyundai's electric vehicles, the IONIQ 5 N SUV and IONIQ 6 sedan, were recognized as finalists in the Best Car and Best EV categories respectively.

Positive

• Santa Fe won Cars.com's Best Car of 2025 award
• Palisade secured Best Family Car of 2025 award
• IONIQ 5 N and IONIQ 6 named finalists in Best Car and Best EV categories
• Recognition validates product innovation and market competitiveness

Negative

• None.

• Hyundai Santa Fe named Best Car of 2025
• Hyundai Palisade awarded Best Family Car of 2025
• Cars.com's annual Best Car of 2025 award recognizes quality, innovation and value

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been named Best Car of 2025 and the Hyundai Palisade has been named Best Family Car of 2025 by the automotive experts at Cars.com. These Hyundai SUVs were judged the best by Cars.com's Editorial team of veteran car reviewers, with the Santa Fe topping all other new and redesigned 2025 models while the Palisade surpassed all family focused 2025-model-year vehicles. The all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 N SUV and IONIQ 6 sedan were also recognized as finalists in the car-shopping marketplace's Best Car and Best EV categories, respectively. Hyundai's product lineup continues to collect accolades for their bold designs, user-friendly interiors and advanced technology.

"Receiving the 'Best Car of 2025' and 'Best Family Car of 2025' by Cars.com is a testament to Hyundai's leadership and innovation in SUVs," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "These accomplishments further inspire us to 'think out of the box,' and to continue putting customers' needs first."

"The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe exemplifies what we look for in Cars.com's Best Car of 2025 winner: quality, innovation, and value," said Mike Hanley, senior road test editor, Cars.com. "Its unique design maximizes cargo space and versatility while innovative, family-friendly features like a built-in trash compartment and dual wireless phone chargers¹ redefine convenience. With a smooth, comfortable driving experience and accessible pricing, the Santa Fe is a distinctive and value-packed mid-size SUV that stands out in its class."

"The 2025 Hyundai Palisade continues to set the bar for family SUVs with its spacious, well-thought-out interior and extensive standard safety features," said Mike Hanley. "From easy third-row access to exceptional car-seat compatibility, the Palisade is designed with families in mind. Its excellent value and thoughtful touches, like the Blind-Spot View Monitor² and Rear Occupant Alert, make it an easy choice as Cars.com's Best Family Car of 2025."

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Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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¹ Dual Wireless device charging only available on Calligraphy trim.
² Blind Spot View monitor only available on Limited and Calligraphy trims.

 

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FAQ

What awards did Hyundai (HYMTF) win in Cars.com's Best of 2025 Awards?

Hyundai won Best Car of 2025 with the Santa Fe and Best Family Car of 2025 with the Palisade in Cars.com's 2025 Awards.

What key features made the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe (HYMTF) win Best Car of the Year?

The 2025 Santa Fe won for its unique design maximizing cargo space, innovative features like built-in trash compartment, dual wireless phone chargers, smooth driving experience, and competitive pricing.

Why was the 2025 Hyundai Palisade (HYMTF) named Best Family Car?

The Palisade won for its spacious interior, extensive safety features, easy third-row access, car-seat compatibility, and family-focused features like Blind-Spot View Monitor and Rear Occupant Alert.

How did Hyundai's (HYMTF) electric vehicles perform in Cars.com's 2025 awards?

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N SUV and IONIQ 6 sedan were named finalists in the Best Car and Best EV categories respectively.