• Fourth-consecutive win for Hyundai’s best-selling model
• U.S. News lauds Tucson’s safety, spaciousness, and family-friendly features
• Tucson available with ICE, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hyundai Tucson has been named the 2025 Best Compact SUV for Families by U.S. News & World Report for a fourth-consecutive year. The publication’s annual “Best Cars for Families” awards honor the cars, SUVs and minivans that deliver the best combination of reliability, safety, comfort, space, convenience and connectivity in their class. Over 100 vehicles were evaluated across nine categories.

“Safety is a core pillar at Hyundai, guiding everything we do, from designing high-quality vehicles to implementing advanced driver-assist systems,” said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. “Tucson embodies our safety philosophy by including the most standard and available safety features versus key competitors. Additionally, this SUV is equipped with family-friendly features that make life easier, including front and rear USB-C charging ports, as well as wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.”

The publication’s award methodology combines the vehicle’s overall score in the U.S. News Best Car Rankings, safety and reliability ratings, cargo volume and seating, and the availability of family-friendly features. The awards also factor in the consensus opinion of the automotive press. In each award category, the vehicle with the highest composite score is named the Best Car for Families in that class.

“The Tucson’s roomy cabin, huge cargo capacity, excellent safety scores and wide range of desirable features have made it a top family choice ever since its 2022 redesign,” says Alex Kwanten, managing editor of Autos for U.S. News & World Report. “Its space efficiency, easy-to-use systems and driver assistance features are all big pluses in our scoring, and 2025’s interior and tech updates have only improved the Tucson’s appeal.” 

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Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings and reviews covering the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars Awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money, and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars supports car shoppers throughout the entire car buying journey, offering industry-leading advice for researching cars and finding cars for sale, as well as its U.S. News Best Price Program.

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