If you're responsible for chauffeuring around your loved ones, take a serious look at Hyundai's latest lineup. Both the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and the Hyundai Kona were named Best Family Cars by PARENTS magazine. This is a testament to Hyundai's commitment to engineering vehicles that are comfortable, safe, and packed with today's hottest features. While the Kona was chosen as the Best Compact SUV, the Santa Fe Hybrid was named the publication's Best Hybrid SUV.
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Designed with three rows of seats, the Santa Fe Hybrid puts a big emphasis on passenger comfort. PARENTS praises the SUV for its family-friendly design. Not only does the Santa Fe Hybrid's versatile cabin provide ample legroom, but it also makes it easy to install rear-facing child safety seats. Furthermore, several convenient storage areas are found throughout the interior. Because Hyundai engineered the SUV's cargo floor to sit lower, it's easier to load cargo like strollers and groceries.
Several popular amenities come standard, including dual-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats. Standard tech includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, wireless charging, and Hyundai Digital Key 2. Hyundai offers the upscaled Calligraphy trim for folks who desire an elevated level of luxuriousness. Most importantly, every trim comes equipped with an impressive collection of advanced safety technologies.
Don't forget about the Santa Fe Hybrid's solid performance. Its turbocharged hybrid engine packs a healthy 231 horsepower while still prioritizing efficiency. Hyundai's adventurous HTRAC AWD system is optional.
Hyundai Kona
If you have a smaller family, strongly consider the two-row Hyundai Kona. Before you even step inside the new Kona, you will first notice its modern exterior styling. Of course, you'll especially appreciate this compact crossover's accommodating cabin. PARENTS applaud the Kona for its roomy design, allowing families to stretch out.
There are three powertrains available for the new Kona. While the standard four-cylinder engine is peppy and efficient, opting for the turbocharged engine boosts production to a more entertaining 190 horsepower. Eco-minded drivers also have access to an all-electric powertrain, which develops 201 horsepower.
Evaluators certainly appreciated Kona's superb crash scores. When last tested by the IIHS, this SUV earned Top Safety Pick+ credentials. Just a few of the standard crash-prevention features include Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, and Lane-Keeping Assist.
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