Ladies’ choice and top honors—because when women judge cars, they know exactly what matters most. The Hyundai Santa Fe has won the top award at the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), earning the ‘Supreme Winner’ title. The award is given by an all-female jury of 82 automotive journalists from 55 countries, making it one of the most well-recognized honors in the industry.
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After a careful evaluation, the Santa Fe stood out for its driving experience, spacious interior, and overall design. The judges took note of its comfortable cabin and modern look, mentioning that its features are at the level of higher-end cars. The Santa Fe also performed well in areas such as safety, ease of driving, technology, and efficiency, which helped it surpass 80 other vehicles in the competition.
The WWCOTY Awards consider factors like safety, technology, comfort, fuel efficiency, and value for money. The Hyundai Santa Fe first won the Large SUV category before moving forward to claim the overall ‘Supreme Winner’ award. The judges praised its user-friendly features and well-balanced hybrid powertrains, which provide a good mix of power and fuel savings. With a well-equipped interior and competitive pricing, the Santa Fe remains a good option for SUV buyers.
The WWCOTY Awards consider factors like safety, technology, comfort, fuel efficiency, and value for money. The Hyundai Santa Fe first won the Large SUV category before moving forward to claim the overall ‘Supreme Winner’ award. The judges praised its user-friendly features and well-balanced hybrid powertrains, which provide a good mix of power and fuel savings. With a well-equipped interior and competitive pricing, the Santa Fe remains a good option for SUV buyers.
The award adds to the growing list of global recognition the Hyundai Santa Fe has received. The SUV has also won SUV of the Year from TopGear.com, Car of the Year from Carwow, and the Midsize SUV award from J.D. Power U.S. APEAL. It has also received design awards from International Design Excellence Awards, iF Design Awards, and Red Dot Design Awards.
Ladies know best: WWCOTY names Hyundai Santa Fe as their top SUV
If women run the world, then who runs the road? According to 82 women judges from around the globe, the Hyundai SANTA FE does!
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Ladies’ choice and top honors—because when women judge cars, they know exactly what matters most. The Hyundai Santa Fe has won the top award at the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), earning the ‘Supreme Winner’ title. The award is given by an all-female jury of 82 automotive journalists from 55 countries, making it one of the most well-recognized honors in the industry.
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After a careful evaluation, the Santa Fe stood out for its driving experience, spacious interior, and overall design. The judges took note of its comfortable cabin and modern look, mentioning that its features are at the level of higher-end cars. The Santa Fe also performed well in areas such as safety, ease of driving, technology, and efficiency, which helped it surpass 80 other vehicles in the competition.
The WWCOTY Awards consider factors like safety, technology, comfort, fuel efficiency, and value for money. The Hyundai Santa Fe first won the Large SUV category before moving forward to claim the overall ‘Supreme Winner’ award. The judges praised its user-friendly features and well-balanced hybrid powertrains, which provide a good mix of power and fuel savings. With a well-equipped interior and competitive pricing, the Santa Fe remains a good option for SUV buyers.
The WWCOTY Awards consider factors like safety, technology, comfort, fuel efficiency, and value for money. The Hyundai Santa Fe first won the Large SUV category before moving forward to claim the overall ‘Supreme Winner’ award. The judges praised its user-friendly features and well-balanced hybrid powertrains, which provide a good mix of power and fuel savings. With a well-equipped interior and competitive pricing, the Santa Fe remains a good option for SUV buyers.
The award adds to the growing list of global recognition the Hyundai Santa Fe has received. The SUV has also won SUV of the Year from TopGear.com, Car of the Year from Carwow, and the Midsize SUV award from J.D. Power U.S. APEAL. It has also received design awards from International Design Excellence Awards, iF Design Awards, and Red Dot Design Awards.
Hyundai keeps making cars that fit the needs of all types of drivers, and this latest win is proof. The Santa Fe is praised for its performance, smart features, and overall practicality, making it a trusted SUV around the world. See more of Hyundai’s top-rated cars at AutoDeal.com.ph, where you can easily request a quote. It’s quick and hassle-free!
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