Hyundai on Feb. 24 has earned four wins in the highly respected 2026 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards, tying for the most awards of any automotive brand this year.
These accolades by the nearly century-old PARENTS brand highlight Hyundai’s ongoing commitment to delivering innovative vehicles that deliver the intuitive flexibility, safety, and performance that today’s modern families desire.
Hyundai’s 2026 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards winners include:
- Hyundai Palisade – Best Mid-Size 3-Row SUV
- Hyundai Palisade Hybrid – Best Hybrid SUV
- Hyundai IONIQ 9 – Best 3-Row EV
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Best Electric 5-Passenger Vehicle
“At Hyundai, families don’t have to choose between safety, technology, and versatility,” said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. Whether it’s getting everyone packed into a Palisade without stress, the quiet, calm of an IONIQ 5 on a long day, or the space and ease IONIQ 9 brings to everything family life throws at you. These are the moments that make the day work, because great product development isn’t about forcing a choice. It is about giving families what they actually need, at every stage, without compromise.”
PARENTS’ Best Family Cars Awards are designed to guide families through one of their most important purchasing decisions. Every year, a panel of experts rigorously evaluate vehicles based on the everyday features parents rely on most, from easy car seat installation and flexible seating to smart storage, entertainment options, and pet-friendly accommodations. Each vehicle is assessed on how well it supports real life, including school drop-offs, road trips, and everything in between.
