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2025 Best of awards

Here are our editors’ picks for the best cars of the years. Drum roll, please …

Winners

hyundai santa fe 2025 best car badged scaled jpg
For our Best Car of the Year award, our watchwords are quality, innovation and value.
ram 1500 2025 best pickup badged scaled jpg
Our watchwords for the best trucks are power, capability and value.
hyundai palisade 2025 best family car badged scaled jpg
Along with crash tests, safety features and accommodation of family members and their gear, we consider family-friendly features, car-seat fitment and overall excellence.
kia ev9 2025 best electric vehicle badged scaled jpg
In addition to overall excellence, we pay extra attention to the aspects with which many EVs stumble, such as efficiency, intuitive controls and charging speed.
genesis electrified gv70 2025 best luxury car badged scaled jpg
Along with general excellence, the best cars represent ultimate luxury in their class and/or are exceptionally well-rounded, providing luxury along with above-average usability and drivability.
toyota land cruiser 2025 best suv badged scaled jpg
The best SUV offers practical utility and the comfort of a raised seating position.

Other titleholders

Find out which SUVs, trucks and cars have earned blue ribbon status over the years.