Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Santa Fe Win 2023 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy

Hyundai received three awards in this year’s Kelly Blue Book Best Buy Awards, with the IONIQ 5 and Santa Fe earning the top honor. The Santa Fe won the two-row midsize SUV segment while the IONIQ 5 was awarded the top spot in both the electric vehicle segment and the new model segment.

The Best Buy Awards are the culmination of expert vehicle evaluation and testing of nearly every new vehicle available. The comprehensive process includes an analysis of vehicle-related data, including vehicle transaction prices, 5-Year Cost-to-Own data, consumer reviews, ratings, and retail sales information.

This year, Kelley Blue Book partnered with NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger. Breidinger joined Kelley Blue Book’s editors for a day of driving the Hyundai IONIQ 5, sharing her thoughts and driving impressions as she evaluated the all-new model through the lens of a racecar driver.

“As a lifelong automotive enthusiast, it was a thrill to join the experts from Kelley Blue Book for a day to put the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 to the test,” 

said Toni Breidinger, NASCAR driver. 

“The spacious interior and extended dashboard really stood out to me. Most importantly, I appreciated the all-electric range. After a test day with the IONIQ 5, I can confirm this year’s Best New Model is racer-approved.”

Why KBB Loves the Santa Fe

“We recognize not only the immense value of this 5-passenger SUV but also its wide appeal. Hyundai hangs its collective hat on its value story, and nowhere is that value more apparent than in the level and quality of its technology. To find an SUV at this price point with this degree of attention to detail inside and out is a tribute to Hyundai’s genius for making every dollar count.”

Why KBB Loves the IONIQ 5

“With more than 300 miles of range with select RWD trims, a spacious, tech-filled interior and an impressive starting price, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 shows how easy it can be for someone to go all electric. You can even go from 10 percent charge to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes under optimum charging conditions. The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s retro-inspired styling turns heads, but the 303-mile range combined with its impressive, easy-to-use tech and spacious interior at a good price solidify this vehicle as a Best Buy.”

Learn more about the KBB Best Buy Award winning Hyundai Sante Fe and IONIQ 5 here.