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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Receives Best Car To Buy 2025 Award From The Car Connection
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV has been recognised as The Car Connection's Best Car to Buy for 2025. This accolade was given by the expert editors at The Car Connection, who evaluated a range of new or significantly redesigned vehicles. The Santa Fe Hybrid excelled in their "TCC Rating" system, which assesses vehicles on safety, comfort, utility, fuel economy, performance, technology, and styling.
The fifth-generation Santa Fe showcases a unique design strategy that begins with an expanded liftgate concept. This design enhances outdoor enjoyment and extends to the vehicle's exterior aesthetics. Its rectangular surfacing and long wheelbase provide a strong road presence suitable for both urban and natural settings.
Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor North America's senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, expressed satisfaction with the award. Boyle stated, "It’s rewarding for our popular Santa Fe Hybrid SUV to be named the Car Connection’s Best Car to Buy 2025." The vehicle's standard three-row seating and advanced technologies make it appealing to diverse families and lifestyles.
The Santa Fe Hybrid is equipped with a 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination delivers up to 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel-drive models have an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 36 city/35 highway/36 combined miles per gallon.
Marty Padgett, Editorial Director of The Car Connection, praised Hyundai's high standards for three-row SUVs. Padgett remarked, "The Santa Fe Hybrid offers something for the driver who needs it all—space, efficiency, and style." This sentiment reflects the vehicle's ability to meet various driver needs effectively.
Interior Space and Comfort
The long wheelbase of the Santa Fe allows for ample interior space that enhances passenger comfort. Both second- and third-row seats are fully foldable, creating a terrace-like area at the rear liftgate opening. This feature is ideal for enjoying outdoor activities such as car camping or gear-intensive adventures.
The Car Connection is renowned for simplifying car research through its "TCC Rating," which provides a clear numeric score based on expert evaluations. As part of the Internet Brands Automotive Group, it reaches over 23 million unique visitors monthly through various automotive platforms.
Hyundai's Impact in the U.S.
Hyundai Motor America offers a diverse lineup of technology-rich vehicles in the U.S., supporting Hyundai Motor Company's vision of Progress for Humanity. With significant operations across North America, including manufacturing plants and R&D facilities, Hyundai contributes $20.1 billion annually to the U.S. economy while providing 190,000 jobs.
The Santa Fe Hybrid's efficient gas-electric powertrain achieves an EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 36 miles per gallon in front-wheel-drive models. All-wheel-drive versions offer slightly lower ratings but still maintain impressive efficiency figures.
The Santa Fe Hybrid was photographed in Mojave, California on November 16, 2023. Its design caters to consumers interested in outdoor lifestyle trends by offering features that support activities like car camping and outdoor adventures.
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