2025 Car of the Year: Hyundai Santa Fe
2025 Car of the Year: Hyundai Santa Fe Crowned by Chasing Cars
The 2025 Car of the Year title has officially been awarded, and this time, it goes to a standout in the SUV category. Chasing Cars has crowned the Hyundai Santa Fe as its Car of the Year, celebrating it as the most impressive vehicle to emerge from a rigorous field of contenders.
Hyundai’s latest version of the Santa Fe—a spacious, tech-forward family SUV—beat out a diverse lineup of competitors. The judging pool featured 35 different make-models, spanning a total of 50 variants from 20 automotive brands. Most were chosen based on merit, having been thoroughly reviewed by Chasing Cars within the last 12 to 18 months. A few wildcards were also included—brand-new models so fresh that some had not yet launched in Australia.
To determine the 2025 Car of the Year, Chasing Cars carried out a six-day intensive testing program at a private facility. Each vehicle underwent detailed evaluation including:
- Scrutinizing price listsand equipment levels to assess overall value
- Inspecting interior quality, practicality, and versatility
- Conducting real-world driving tests on public roads across regional NSW and Canberrato gauge ride comfort and driver-assistance technology
- Testing vehicle performanceand dynamics at the Sutton Road Training Centre in the ACT
The result? The Hyundai Santa Fe emerged as the 2025 Car of the Year, proving that a well-balanced, thoughtfully designed SUV can rise above a competitive field—earning top marks in design, comfort, technology, and value.
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