Two Award-Winning Hyundai SUVs Will Move Your Family in Style and Safety

Parents, the respected family publication, is out with its 2025 Parents Best Family Cars Awards and – no surprise to us! – Hyundai landed two: the Best Compact SUV for the Hyundai Kona and Best Hybrid SUV for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid.

“We understand that choosing the right car is an important decision for caregivers. Our Family Cars Awards prioritizes safety, reliability, and practicality to help make life easier for parents and protect kids,” Parents Editor-in-Chief Grace Bastidas said. 

Parents’ panel of family automotive experts rated more than 180 vehicles in 24 classes. “They measured and installed car seats; considered seating configurations, cup holders and air vents; as well as storage, entertainment and fuel economy … considered the best technology and entertainment systems.”

2025 Hyundai Kona – Best Compact SUV

There are six gas-powered versions of the 2025 Hyundai Kona. The 147 hp, four-cylinder Kona versions get up to 28 mpg, while the 190 hp four-cylinder turbo versions get up to 26 mpg. There are also four versions of the EV Kona with a 261-mile range and 201 hp. The lowest trim level gas-powered SE has a starting price of $24,450, while the starting price for the 2025 Kona Electric is $32,875.

As redesigned, the Kona has a larger wheelbase and is seven inches longer. That means more interior space – definitely family-friendly, since it means easier car-seat installation.  The Kona comes with a full suite of safety technology and rear-view monitor to assist with parking. HTRAC All-Wheel Drive is available. It’s an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)  Top Safety Pick+.

The 12.3-inch touchscreen display puts you in touch with SiriusXM, Wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. You also get Bluelink+ and remote start.

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid – Best Hybrid SUV

The perfect compromise between gas-power and electric, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a standout in the field with 36 mpg combined, 231 horsepower and optional all-wheel drive – all for a starting price of $37,700. With three trim levels and either two or three rows of seating, the Santa Fe can be tailored to your family’s needs. The luxury factor includes optional leather seats and a panorama sunroof. 

Family-friendly highlights include easily accommodating child seats lots of legroom, window shades for the second row in upper trims and third-row climate controls, USB ports and household outlet. The cargo area is lower for easy access. The Santa Fe Hybrid includes all the aforementioned safety equipment and infotainment technology plus available AWD. It’s an IIHS Safety Top Safety Pick. Both Hyundai SUVs come with the best warranty on the market. 

See for yourself what the experts saw and loved at Schomp Hyundai on Havana.