Cars.com(CARS) Prnewswire·2025-02-06 12:30Core Insights - Cars.com announced the winners of its annual Best Of Awards for 2025, recognizing top-rated vehicles across six categories, with the Hyundai Santa Fe being named Best Car of the Year [1][2] Award Categories Summary - Best Family Car: 2025 Hyundai Palisade, praised for safety features and spacious interior, starting at under $40,000 [5] - Best Electric Vehicle: 2025 Kia EV9, noted for its balance of range, comfort, and usability, featuring standard driver-assistance technologies [5] - Best SUV: 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, recognized for its nimbleness and off-road capability while being comfortable for street driving [5] - Best Pickup Truck: 2025 Ram 1500, highlighted for its new twin-turbo inline-six engine that offers improved performance over the previous V-8 [5] - Best Luxury Car: 2025 Genesis Electrified GV70, commended for its luxurious materials and exceptional driving experience, along with advanced features [5] Methodology - The winners were selected by a team of seven editors who evaluated new vehicles throughout the year, with each award category having specific criteria guiding the nomination and voting process [3]