Hyundai Tucson Claims Best Compact SUV for Families Award for the Second Time

Fountain Valley, Calif.- Hyundai has once again proven its commitment to family-friendly vehicles by securing two prestigious awards in the 2023 Best Cars for Families by U.S. News & World Report. The Hyundai Santa Fe was named Best 2-row SUV for Families, while the Hyundai Tucson claimed the title of Best Compact SUV for families for the second time. These accolades highlight the vehicles’ exceptional interior space, family-centric features, and overall quality.

According to Ricky Lao, the director of product planning at Hyundai Motor North America, “Hyundai continues to offer customers a wide array of technologies and SmartSense safety and convenience features that appeal to families. We appreciate the recognition by U.S. News & World Report and will continue providing what customers want.”

U.S. News evaluated 92 vehicles across nine categories to determine the winners. The scores were based on quality, safety, reliability data, and the collective opinion of automotive experts.

Jim Sharifi, the managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars, praised both the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, stating, “The Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson perform exceptionally well in our rankings, and both of these SUVs stand out as great choices for your family. Buyers will find an impressive list of standard features, plenty of passenger space, and great fuel economy with either model. These crossovers also offer strong safety ratings and intelligent teen driver controls through Hyundai’s Bluelink system.”

U.S. News Best Cars has been publishing rankings of new vehicles sold in America since 2007. The platform also presents annual Best Cars awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money, and Best Cars for Families. Providing comprehensive guidance to car shoppers, U.S. News Best Cars offers advice on researching cars, finding local listings, and securing the best car insurance rates. Over the past year, the site has garnered more than 73 million visitors, with a significant number actively shopping for a car. Remarkably, 80% of active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site influenced their car purchasing decision.

Hyundai Motor America, known for its focus on “Progress for Humanity” and smart mobility solutions, offers American consumers a diverse lineup of technologically advanced cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. In 2022, Hyundai’s 830 dealers successfully sold over 724,000 vehicles in the U.S., with nearly half of them being built at the esteemed Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.

Hyundai’s consistent recognition in the Best Cars for Families awards underscores its dedication to providing vehicles that prioritize the needs of families. With spacious interiors, an array of family-friendly features, and unwavering quality, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson continue to set the standard for excellence in the compact SUV segment. As Hyundai Motor America focuses on advancing humanity and delivering smart mobility solutions, their commitment to producing top-tier vehicles remains unwavering.