Hyundai, BMW Ties for Most Car and Driver 2022 Editors' Choice Awards with 11 Models

The Hyundai Santa Fe is photographed in Silverado, Calif., on July 13, 2021

Hyundai has tied for the most Car and Driver 2022 Editors' Choice awards in the industry, with 11 unique models winning for the brand. Editors' Choice represents Car and Driver's annual pick of the industry's top cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs—vehicles the editors would love to have in their garages, and ones they recommend to their readers, friends, and families. The list evaluates the roughly 400 models in the U.S. market and selects the very best: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a38873223/2022-editors-choice/.

For 2022, the following Hyundai models received Editors' Choice awards:

1. Accent
2. Elantra N
3. Ioniq 5
4. Kona
5. Kona Electric
6. Palisade
7. Santa Cruz
8. Santa Fe
9. Sonata
10. Tucson
11. Veloster N

"We are greatly honored to tie for the most Car and Driver 2022 Editors' Choice awards with 11 models," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "These eleven models together represent a majority of our lineup and nearly every market segment, and we are pleased that Car and Driver recognizes so many of our models for their collective excellence."

BMW X7

Like Hyundai, the luxury car brand BMW had a great year with its marquee vehicles. They range from sports cars to opulent SUVs and relatively affordable family models.

BMW luxury SUVs that made the cut

X1

BMW’s subcompact SUV, the X1, earns kudos for its handling and interior, with plenty of cargo space for gear, groceries, and more.

X2

The X1’s sibling, the X2, has a modern exterior, zippy performance, and excellent fuel economy, which make up for a subpar interior.

X3

BMW’s luxury compact SUV, the X3, handles like a small car and offers better fuel economy than other SUVs in the lineup.

X5

Perhaps the most luxurious model in the X line, the midsize X5 boasts an infotainment system and cabin design that make the interior as impressive as the powertrain.

X7

A full-size addition to the lineup, the ultra-luxurious BMW X7 adds more space and power to the mix.

iX

The iX propels BMW toward the future thanks to a smooth electric powertrain and 21st-century interior design.

BMW’s winning coupes, convertibles, hatchbacks, and sedans

2 Series

The 2 Series is a solid entry-level luxury compact car for those looking to dip their toes into BMW’s acceleration and performance.

3 Series

A more powerful starter car with more space and a smooth engine, the 3 Series might have subpar steering control, but the luxurious sports design makes up for it.

M3

The mighty M3 sports sedan provides a smooth ride despite its potent engine and performs faster than many rivals.

M4

This member of the performance-centric M line brings a sports coupe to the table and adds all-wheel drive to the mix.

M5

The BMW M5 is an impressive car thanks to its lightning-fast acceleration and rear-wheel drive, giving this sedan unparalleled performance over others.

February 18, 2022