The Hyundai Santa Fe has been crowned Carwow's Car of the Year 2025, leading a prestigious list of automotive excellence across 13 categories. The announcement came during Carwow's annual Car of the Year Awards ceremony in London on November 21, 2024.

Chief Content Officer Mat Watson praised the Santa Fe, stating: "Hyundai has played a blinder with the Santa Fe. It is a fantastic all-rounder, great to drive, comfortable and obscenely practical. Nothing else has impressed me as much this year."

Hyundai dominated the awards, also securing 'Brand of the Year' recognition. The Korean manufacturer's success reflects its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction across its product lineup.

Key Award Winners:

• Car of the Year: Hyundai Santa Fe
• Brand of the Year: Hyundai
• Van of the Year: Ford Transit Custom (new category)
• Most Anticipated New Car 2025: Dacia Bigster
• Smart Spender: Dacia Duster
• Outstanding EV: Kia EV9
• Tech Trailblazer: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Notable Category Winners:

• Adventurer's Choice: BMW X5
• Family Values: Hyundai Santa Fe
• Urban Living: Toyota Yaris Cross
• Desirability Award: Bugatti Tourbillon
• Pleasure of Driving: Porsche 911 GTS
• Comfortable Cruiser: Skoda Superb

The awards were determined through comprehensive evaluations by industry experts, who reviewed hundreds of new vehicles based on their ability to meet drivers' most important needs. Each vehicle received a score out of 10, considering factors such as practicality, performance, value for money, and innovation.

The introduction of the 'Van of the Year' category reflects Carwow's expansion into the commercial vehicle market, with dealers now able to source vans and pick-ups through daily online auctions.

These awards aim to help consumers make informed decisions while recognizing excellence in automotive development, serving as a trusted guide for those looking to change their vehicles with confidence.

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