The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has just announced its class finalists in the first stages of the 2023 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards.
One of the premiere auto awards in Canada, the Canadian Car and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year are selected based on voting from close to 100 members of AJAC. This year more than 1,700 ballots were cast by AJAC journalist members from coast to coast.
Three category finalists have been awarded in each of this year’s 12 categories. The winning vehicles in each category will be announced at the Montreal International Auto Show on January 19th, and the 2023 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be handed out at the Toronto auto show on February 16th.
Best Small Car in Canada for 2023
– Honda Civic
– Mazda3
– Toyota Corolla
Best Large Premium Car in Canada for 2023:
– Genesis G80
– Genesis G90
– Toyota Crown
Best Sports Performance Car in Canada for 2023:
– Hyundai Elantra N
– Mazda MX-5
– Subaru BRZ
Best Small Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2023:
– Honda HR-V
– Mazda CX-30
– Toyota Corolla Cross
Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2023:
– Kia Sportage
– Mitsubishi Outlander
– Toyota Venza
Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2023:
– Hyundai Palisade
– Jeep Grand Cherokee
– Kia Telluride
Best Mid-Size Premium Utility in Canada for 2023:
– Genesis GV70
– Land Rover Range Rover
– Lexus NX
Best Large Premium Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2023:
– Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
– Lexus RX
– Volvo XC90
Best Small Pick-up Truck in Canada for 2023:
– Ford Maverick
– Nissan Frontier
– Toyota Tacoma
Best Large Pick-up Truck in Canada for 2023:
– Ford F-150
– Ram 1500
– Toyota Tundra
Best EV in Canada for 2023:
– Ford Mustang Mach-E
– Hyundai Ioniq 5
– Kia EV6
Best Premium EV in Canada for 2023:
– BMW i4
– BMW iX
– Mercedes-EQ EQS
