2022 AJAC Category Finalists Announced

• Three finalists in each category are now known.

• The overall winners will be shared on February 28, 2022.

Every year, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) complies data from its members to determine the best-of-the-best in each significant vehicle category.

Through thousands of road tests and reviews, Canadian auto journalists have voted to determine which new vehicles deserve the attention of buyers.

On February 28, 2022, in partnership with the Canadian International Auto Show, the 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be announced.

In the meantime, here are the category finalists:

Best Small Car in Canada for 2022

• Honda Civic

• Mazda3

• Nissan Sentra

Best Large Car in Canada for 2022

• Honda Accord

• Kia K5

• Toyota Camry

Best Small Premium Car in Canada for 2022

• BMW 3 Series/4 Series

• Genesis G70

• Lexus IS

Best Sports/Performance Car in Canada for 2022

• Mazda MX-5

• Toyota 86

• Toyota Supra

Best Small Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Hyundai Kona

• Mazda CX-30

• Toyota Corolla Cross

Best Mid-size Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Hyundai Santa Fe

• Hyundai Tucson

• Mitsubishi Outlander

Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Kia Sorento

• Nissan Pathfinder

• Toyota Highlander

Best Mid-size Premium Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Genesis GV70

• Jaguar F-PACE

• Lexus NX

Best Large Premium Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Cadillac Escalade

• Genesis GV80

• Jeep Grand Wagoneer

Best Off-Road Vehicle in Canada for 2022

• Ford Bronco

• Jeep Wrangler

Best Minivan in Canada for 2022

• Chrysler Pacifica

• Kia Carnival

• Toyota Sienna

Best Small Pick-up Truck in Canada for 2022

• Hyundai Santa Cruz

• Nissan Frontier

• Toyota Tacoma

Best EV in Canada for 2022

• Ford Mustang Mach-E

• Hyundai Kona Electric

• Kia Niro EV