Hyundai IONIQ 5 and All-New SANTA FE triumph at 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards

Kia EV3 crowned Car of the Year by Autotrader

In a decisive verdict delivered not by critics but by the public, the Kia EV3 has been named the 2025 Car of the Year at the Autotrader Driver's Choice Awards. The result was determined by a survey of more than 225,000 car owners in the United Kingdom, and it is the sixth consecutive year that an electric vehicle has claimed the top honor. The Autotrader awards differ from many industry competitions because they are rooted in the real-world expe…

Hyundai IONIQ 5 and All-New SANTA FE triumph at 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards

Hyundai Motor Company has earned top honors at the 2025 Autotrader Drivers’ Choice Awards, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 being crowned Best Car for City Drivers and the all-new SANTA FE taking home the title of Best 7-Seater. Unlike traditional industry awards, the Drivers’ Choice Awards—formerly known as the Autotrader New Car Awards—are entirely driven by consumer feedback. Over 225,000 car owners from across the UK participated in this year’s onli…