SANTA FE-nominal

How you can save on Drive’s 2025 Overall Car of the Year.

For 20 years the judges at Drive have been recognising the best new vehicles on Australian roads. This year, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid was unanimously voted Drive’s Overall Car of the Year. What caught the judges’ eyes?

“From the retro-futuristic styling, through generous standard equipment, to delivering hybrid power across the range, the new SANTA FE ticks all the want and need boxes that Australian families are looking for,” the magazine declared in its announcement.

The SANTA FE Hybrid won the “best large SUV under $80,000” category to be in with a shot at Car of the Year. But it’s not the first time the SANTA FE Hybrid has impressed the judges with its quality and value. It previously won awards in 2018 and 2020. But the new generation SANTA FE Hybrid, launched mid-2024, marks a real step-up for the SUV. Drive points out:

“Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery and electric motor, the hybrid Hyundai offers 172 kW and 264 Nm combined output with a claimed combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km.”

“This driveline is offered with all-wheel drive in all three trim grades, with the entry-level variant also available with a sharply priced front-drive option…The six-speed automatic transmission is well-matched with the hybrid system and the ride quality and body control a brilliant balance between comfort and dynamic feel.”

It was a big year at the Drive awards for Hyundai. The automaker also took out best small SUV under $50,000 for the Hyundai Kona Hybrid, and best medium SUV under $50,000 for the Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid. It was the first time a single brand had ever been awarded three wins in the

SUV categories. Significantly, they’re all hybrids—which reflects Australia’s growing demand for more fuelefficient vehicles. Recent research from Drive found that almost half of Australians are considering buying a hybrid for their next car.

If you’re one of the many people that are thinking of purchasing a hybrid and you can see yourself in the SANTA FE Hybrid (or any of the other award-winning Hyundais), then we have some good news! We’ve recently entered a partnership with Hyundai that means Members can enjoy exclusive fleet pricing on new Hyundai vehicles. That means you can make significant savings just by being a part of the Capricorn Community.

To claim the offer, all you need to do is head into your local Hyundai dealership, let the sales manager know you’re a Capricorn Member, and provide them with your Member number and the fleet code “1173001”.

Terms & Conditions apply see full details at cap.coop/hyundai