The Hyundai SANTA FE luxury SUV and the new 100% electric Hyundai INSTER small car have been nominated for the European Car of the Year 2025 award, in a list of 41 competing models.

The 2025 European Car of the Year award was voted on by 59 journalists from 22 countries, including Portugal. In November, a shortlist of seven models will be announced, with the winner to be announced in 2025.

The bold design of the new Hyundai Inster combines a futuristic, innovative image with a spacious interior in a compact SUV body. With an advanced technology package that helps provide safe and improved driving, the Inster offers fast charging and the best all-electric range in its class, up to 355 kilometers.

Under the concept of “Open for More”, the new Hyundai Santa Fe has renewed itself as Hyundai’s best-in-class SUV with a distinctive character. With its seven-seat versatility, it aims to expand daily experiences, connecting city and nature, indoor and outdoor, while passengers enjoy a high quality and level of equipment.

The new Hyundai SANTA FE will soon be available in Portugal, in two versions with a turbocharged hybrid engine and a plug-in hybrid engine.

The 100% all-electric Hyundai INSTER compact SUV will be available in Europe in 2024.