The Hyundai Santa Fe is the Supreme Winner of the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year awards

Every year, a panel of 82 all-female automotive journalists spread across 55 countries decides on the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year award. Last year, it was the Kia EV9 that took the crown for the overall award and best SUV, and this year, the Koreans won the award yet again this time with the Hyundai Santa Fe as the Supreme Winner, also taking the crown in the Large SUV category.

It managed to edge out 80 different competitors for the overall award, due to factors such as the SUV’s spacious interior, futuristic and distinctive design, and comfort, and various available powertrains.

Here are the rest of the category winners of the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards:

Photos from Julian Panlilio and manufacturers