Hyundai Wins Nine 2025 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards

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Hyundai has secured nine 2025 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards, showcasing excellence across its vehicle lineup. The awards, which aim to guide consumers through car-buying decisions, were determined after Car and Driver's editorial team tested nearly 500 vehicles across 45 market segments.

The winning Hyundai models include three electric vehicles (IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and IONIQ 6), two hybrid SUVs (Tucson and Santa Fe), two conventional SUVs (Palisade), a sport compact sedan (Elantra N), and the Santa Cruz compact pickup truck. The selection process involved comprehensive instrumented testing, value assessment, and driving enjoyment evaluation.

Car and Driver's editor-in-chief Tony Quiroga emphasized that these awards help consumers navigate the new-car market by highlighting vehicles worthy of serious consideration. Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president at Hyundai Motor North America, noted that the awards validate the company's commitment to delivering excellence across all vehicle categories.

• Editors' selections highlight Hyundai's excellence across EVs, SUVs, sedans, and compact trucks
• Publication's editors tested nearly 500 vehicles before determining this year's winners
• Editor's Choice awards guide consumers to the market's best vehicles

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai today received nine Editors' Choice Awards from the automotive experts at Car and Driver, demonstrating excellence across its entire vehicle lineup. The legendary publication's annual awards aim to simplify the car-buying process by highlighting the top new-vehicle choices across 45 market segments. Every year, Car and Driver's editorial team tests hundreds of new models, evaluating how well each vehicle fulfills its market-segment's mission. This rigorous process includes analyzing the publication's own instrumented testing results and assessing every vehicle's overall value and driving enjoyment.

Car and Driver Editors' Choice 2025 Hyundai Models

• Hyundai IONIQ 5     Electric Compact SUV
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N     Electric Compact SUV
• Hyundai IONIQ 6     Electric Compact Sedan
• Hyundai Elantra N     Sport Compact Sedan
• Hyundai Tucson Hybrid     Hybrid Compact SUV
• Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid     Hybrid Mid-Size SUV
• Hyundai Palisade     Mid-Size SUV
• Hyundai Santa Cruz     Compact Pickup Truck
• Hyundai Sonata     Mid-Size Sedan

"These nine Editors' Choice awards from Car and Driver underscore Hyundai's commitment to delivering vehicles that excel in all areas," said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. "Car and Driver's rigorous evaluation process ensures only the best vehicles are recognized and we're proud that our wide range of vehicles is being recognized for its quality, performance, and customer satisfaction."

"The Editor's Choice award let consumers quickly cut through the confusion of the new-car market to help them focus on the vehicles they should seriously consider buying," said Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver editor-in-chief. "Hyundai's 9 Editors' Choice awards recognize the brand's cars, trucks, and SUVs that we recommend to readers, friends, and family."

About Car and Driver
Founded in 1955, Car and Driver is the definitive voice for car enthusiasts and the trusted guide for in-market car shoppers. With an online audience of 15 million unique visitors per month (ComScore) and an award-winning print magazine, Car and Driver is dedicated to delivering expert content and leading-edge insights on all things related to new, used, and pre-owned vehicles. With the most comprehensive vehicle testing, research, and reviews in the automotive category, Car and Driver provides the most trusted car shopping experience for consumers and deep engagement for auto manufacturers and dealers. Follow Car and Driver on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Hyundai Motor America
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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FAQ

How many Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards did Hyundai (HYMTF) win for 2025?

Hyundai won nine Car and Driver Editors' Choice Awards for 2025, spanning various vehicle categories including EVs, SUVs, sedans, and compact trucks.

Which Hyundai (HYMTF) electric vehicles received the 2025 Car and Driver Editors' Choice Award?

Three Hyundai electric vehicles received awards: the IONIQ 5 Electric Compact SUV, IONIQ 5 N Electric Compact SUV, and IONIQ 6 Electric Compact Sedan.

What hybrid models from Hyundai (HYMTF) were recognized in the 2025 Car and Driver awards?

Two Hyundai hybrid models received recognition: the Tucson Hybrid Compact SUV and the Santa Fe Hybrid Mid-Size SUV.

How many vehicles did Car and Driver test before selecting Hyundai (HYMTF) models for the 2025 awards?

Car and Driver's editorial team tested nearly 500 vehicles across 45 market segments before determining the 2025 winners.

What criteria did Car and Driver use to evaluate Hyundai (HYMTF) vehicles for the 2025 awards?

The evaluation process included instrumented testing, assessment of overall value, and driving enjoyment evaluation for each vehicle's market segment.