Canadian Car of the Year

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Canadian Car of the Year winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada:

Canadian Car of the Year[edit]

Year Car of the Year Utility Vehicle of the Year
2022 Honda Civic Hyundai Tucson
2021 Mazda 3 Genesis GV80
2020 Mazda 3 Jaguar I-Pace
2019 Kia Stinger Jaguar I-Pace
2018 Honda Accord Chrysler Pacifica
2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen Subaru Forester
2016 Honda Civic Sedan Mazda CX-3
2015 Subaru Legacy Ford F-150
2014 Mazda 6 Jeep Cherokee
2013 Honda Accord Hyundai Santa Fe
2012 Hyundai Elantra Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Ford Edge
2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI Subaru Outback
2009 Hyundai Genesis Ford Flex
2008 Audi R8 Chevrolet Silverado
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Acura RDX Technology Package
2006 Honda Civic Honda Ridgeline
2005 Ford Mustang Honda Odyssey
2004 Mazda 3 Ford F-150
2003 Nissan 350Z Nissan Murano
2002 Nissan Altima Jeep Liberty
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Mazda Tribute
2000 Ford Focus Nissan Xterra
1999 Acura 3.2 TL Honda Odyssey
1998 Mercedes-Benz ML320
1997 BMW M3
1996 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
1995 Dodge Neon/Plymouth Neon
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
1993 Chrysler LH Sedans
1992 Honda Accord
1991 Lexus LS 400
1990 Nissan 300ZX
1989 Ford Taurus SHO
1988 Lincoln Continental
1987 Pontiac Bonneville

2014[edit]

Canadian car of the year: Mazda 6
Canadian Utility vehicle of the year: Jeep Cherokee
Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Mazda 3
Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Mazda 3 Sport
Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Kia Soul
Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Mazda 6
Best New Luxury Car (under $50,000): Lexus IS 350 RWD
Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000): Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
Best New Prestige Car: Mercedes-Benz S Class
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000):Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000): Jeep Cherokee
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000):Kia Sorento
Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000):Acura MDX
Best New Pickup: GMC Sierra
Best New Technology: Innovation :Infiniti: Direct Adaptive Steering
Best New Technology: Safety: Infiniti: Predictive Forward Collision Warning

2013[edit]

Car of the year: Honda Accord Sedan
Utility Vehicle of the year: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
Best New City Car: Ford Focus EV
Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Mazda 3 Skyactiv Sedan
Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Hyundai Elantra GT
Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Honda Accord Sedan
Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Ford Fusion Hybrid
Best New Luxury Car: Cadillac ATS
Best New Prestige / Performance Car: Porsche 911 Carrera S
Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000): Ford Focus ST
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000): Porsche Boxster
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000): Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000): Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
Best New Technology: General Motors: Front Centre Airbag
Best New Design: Porsche 911 Carrera S

2012[edit]

Car of the year:Hyundai Elantra
Utility Vehicle of the year: Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Hyundai Accent
Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Hyundai Elantra
Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Kia Optima LX
Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Kia Optima Hybrid
Best New Luxury Car:Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 4MATIC Sedan
Best New Prestige Car: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000):Hyundai Veloster
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000):BMW 1 Series M Coupé
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000):Dodge Journey
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000):Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000):BMW X3
Best New Technology: General Motors: Voltec Propulsion System
Best New Design: Hyundai Veloster


2011[edit]

Best New Small Car (under $21,000) - Ford Fiesta
Best New Small Car (over $21,000) - Chevrolet Cruze
Best New Family Car (under $30,000) - Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Buick Regal
Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - BMW 5 Series Sedan
Best New Prestige Car - Porsche 911 Turbo S
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
Best New Minivan - Toyota Sienna
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Hyundai Tucson
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $50,000) - Ford Edge
Best New SUV / CUV (over $50,000) - Volkswagen Touareg
Best New Technology - Ford's Rear Inflatable Seat Belts
Best New Design - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2010[edit]

Best New Small Car (under $21,000) - Mazda3
Best New Small Car (over $21,000) - Mazda3 Sport
Best New Family Car (under $30,000) - Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI
Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Ford Taurus
Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - BMW 335d Sedan
Best New Prestige Car - Porsche Panamera
Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - Volkswagen Golf GTI
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Audi S4
Best New Convertible - Audi S5 Cabriolet
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Subaru Outback
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Lexus RX450h

2009[edit]

Best New Small Car (under $18,000) - Toyota Corolla
Best New Small Car (over $18,000) - Pontiac Vibe
Best New Family Car ($22,000-$30,000) - Mazda6
Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Volkswagen Passat CC
Best New Luxury Car (under $50,000) - Hyundai Genesis
Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - Audi A4
Best New Prestige Car - Mercedes CL 550 and Mercedes SL 63 AMG (tie)
Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - BMW 135i Coupe
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Lexus IS F
Best New Convertible - Audi TTS
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Subaru Forester
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Ford Flex
Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Mercedes-Benz M-Class BlueTEC
Best New Pick-up Truck - Dodge Ram

2008[edit]

Best New Small Car - Saturn Astra
Best New Family Car - Honda Accord EX Sedan
Best New Luxury Car - Mercedes-Benz C Class
Best New Prestige Car - Audi R8
Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - MINI Cooper S
Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Audi S5
Best New Convertible - BMW 335i Cabriolet
Best New Minivan - Hyundai Entourage
Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Nissan Rogue
Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Saturn Vue
Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Buick Enclave
Best New Pick-up Truck - Chevrolet Silverado
Best New Technology - Ford Sync
Best New Design - Audi R8

2007[edit]

Best Small Car (under $18k)Honda Fit LX
Best Small Car (over $18k)Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5
Best New Family Car ($22k -$30k)Toyota Camry LE
Best New Family Car (over $30k)Toyota Camry Hybrid
Best Luxury Car (under $50k)Lexus ES350
Best Prestige Car (over $75k)Audi S8
Best Sports/Performance Car (under $50k)Mazdaspeed3
Best Sports/Performance Car (over $50k)BMW 3 Series Coupé
Best Convertible CarVolkswagen EOS 2.0T
Best SUV/CUV (under $35k)Toyota RAV4 - V6 Sport
Best SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k)Acura RDX Technology Package
Best SUV/CUV (over $60k)Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)
Best Pick-upChevrolet Avalanche

2006[edit]

Best New Economy CarHonda Civic Sedan
Best New Family Car (under $35,000)Hyundai Sonata GLS
Best New Family Car (over $35,000)Hyundai Azera
Best New Luxury / Prestige CarBMW 5 Series Touring
Best New Sports SedanBMW 3 Series
Best New Sport CarHonda Civic Si Coupe
Best New Sport Utility VehicleMercedes-Benz M-Class
Best New Pick-upHonda Ridgeline
Best New Multipurpose Family VehicleMazda Mazda5
Best New Modern Muscle CarDodge Magnum SRT-8
Most Coveted VehicleChevrolet Corvette C6 Z06

2005[edit]

Best New Economy CarKia Spectra Sedan
Best New Family CarMazda Mazda6 Sport
Best New Luxury CarChrysler 300C
Best New Sport Utility VehicleBMW X3 3.0i
Best New CrossoverHyundai Tucson
Best New Sport CompactVolvo S40
Best New Sports / Performance CarFord Mustang
Best New MinivanHonda Odyssey
Best New Station WagonMazda Mazda6 Sport Wagon
Best New Pick-upToyota Tacoma
Best New ConvertibleMercedes-Benz SLK350
Best New Alternative PowerHonda Accord Hybrid

2004[edit]

Best New Economy CarMazda Mazda3
Best New Family VehicleMazda Mazda6
Best New Luxury CarBMW 5-Series
Best New MinivanToyota Sienna
Best New MPV / Crossover VehicleInfiniti FX45
Best New Pick-up TruckFord F-150
Best New Sport Utility VehicleSubaru Forester 2.5 XT
Best New Sports / Performance VehicleMazda RX-8
Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000)Infiniti G35 Coupe
Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000)Mazda Mazda3 Sport

2003[edit]

Best Economy CarMitsubishi Lancer ES
Best New DesignNissan 350Z
Best New Family VehicleHonda Accord Sedan
Best New Luxury CarMercedes-Benz E-Class
Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (over $45,000)Volvo XC90 2.5T
Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (under $45,000)Nissan Murano
Best New Sports and Performance CarNissan 350Z
Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000)Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000)Mazdaspeed Protegé
Best New Station WagonPontiac Vibe
Best New TechnologyGeneral Motors MagneRide System
2003 Canadian Car of the YearNissan 350Z
2003 Canadian Truck of the YearNissan Murano

2002[edit]

Best New DesignNissan Altima
Best New Economy CarMazda Protegé
Best New Family CarNissan Altima
Best New MinivanHonda Odyssey
Best New Pick-up TruckChevrolet Avalanche
Best New Prestige CarBMW M3
Best New Sport Utility VehicleJeep Liberty
Best New Sports CoupeAcura RSX
Best New Station WagonMercedes-Benz C320 Wagon
Best New TechnologyGeneral Motors Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System
2002 Canadian Car of the YearNissan Altima
2002 Canadian Truck of the YearJeep Liberty

2001[edit]

Best New Compact Sport UtilityMazda Tribute
Best New DesignChrysler PT Cruiser
Best New Economy CarHonda Civic DX Sedan
Best New Family Car (over $25,000)Volvo S40
Best New Family Car (under $25,000)Chrysler PT Cruiser
Best New Green VehicleHonda Insight
Best New Intermediate Sport Utility VehicleSubaru Outback H6 3.0 VDC
Best New Luxury Coupe or SedanMercedes-Benz C240
Best New Luxury Sport Utility VehicleAcura MDX
Best New MinivanDodge Grand Caravan
Best New Pick-up TruckDodge Dakota Quad Cab
Best New Prestige CarAudi A8 L
Best New Sports and Performance CarChevrolet Corvette Z06
Best New Sports Coupe (under $30,000)Volkswagen GTI 1.8T
Best New Sports Coupe or Sedan (over $30,000)Volvo S60
Best New Station WagonVolvo V40
Best New TechnologyHonda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System
2001 Canadian Car of the YearChrysler PT Cruiser
2001 Canadian Truck of the YearMazda Tribute

2000[edit]

Best New DesignAudi TT Quattro Coupe
Best New Economy CarFord Focus LX
Best New Family Car (over $25,000)Nissan Maxima GXE
Best New Family Car (under $25,000)Ford Focus ZTS
Best New Luxury CarInfiniti I30
Best New Luxury CoupeBMW 328Ci
Best New Prestige CarAudi A6 4.2
Best New Sport Utility VehicleNissan Xterra
Best New Sports CarAudi TT Quattro Coupe
Best New Sports CoupeHonda Civic SiR
Best New Sports CoupeFord Focus ZX3
Best New Sports SedanNissan Maxima SE
Best New Station WagonSaturn LW2
Best New TechnologyGeneral Motors night vision
2000 Canadian Car of the YearFord Focus
2000 Canadian Truck of the YearNissan Xterra

1999[edit]

Best New DesignVolkswagen New Beetle
Best New Family Car (over $25,000)Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5
Best New Family Car (under $25,000)Mazda Protegé ES
Best New Luxury SedanBMW 3-Series 328i
Best New Performance CarChevrolet Corvette Hardtop
Best New PickupGMC Sierra
Best New Prestige CarVolvo S80 T6
Best New Sport Utility VehicleJeep Grand Cherokee
Best New Sports CoupeVolkswagen New Beetle
Best New Sports SedanAcura 3.2 TL
Best New Station WagonVolkswagen Passat
Best New TechnologyLand Rover Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE)
Best New VanHonda Odyssey
1999 Canadian Car of the YearAcura TL 3.2
1999 Canadian Truck of the YearHonda Odyssey

1998[edit]

Best New DesignPorsche Boxster
Best New Family SedanVolkswagen Passat
Best New Luxury CarMazda Millenia
Best New Luxury CoupeMercedes-Benz CLK320
Best New Luxury SedanAudi A6
Best New PickupMazda B-Series
Best New Sport Utility VehicleMercedes-Benz ML320
Best New Sports CarPorsche Boxster
Best New Sports CoupeAcura Integra Type R
Best New Sports SedanAudi A4 1.8T
Best New Station WagonVolvo V70
Best New VanToyota Sienna
1998 Car of the YearMercedes-Benz ML320

1997[edit]

Best New Economy CarFord Escort Sedan
Best New Family CarAcura EL 1.6
Best New Luxury CarCadillac Catera
Best New Performance CarBMW M3
Best New PickupFord F-150
Best New Prestige CarMercedes-Benz E420
Best New Sport Utility VehicleFord Expedition
Best New Sports Coupe/ConvertibleHyundai Tiburon
Best New Station WagonFord Escort Wagon
Best New VanChevrolet Venture
1997 Car of the YearBMW M3

1996[edit]

Best New Economy CarHonda Civic
Best New Family CarFord Taurus
Best New Luxury CarInfiniti I30
Best New PickupDodge Ram Extended Cab
Best New Prestige CarMercedes-Benz E320
Best New Sport Utility VehicleChevrolet Tahoe
Best New Sport Utility VehicleGMC Yukon
Best New Sports CoupeBMW 318ti
Best New Station WagonSubaru Legacy Outback
Best New VanDodge Caravan
Best New VanPlymouth Voyager
1996 Car of the YearDodge Caravan
1996 Car of the YearPlymouth Voyager

1995[edit]

Best New ConvertibleVolkswagen Cabrio
Best New Economy CarDodge Neon
Best New Economy CarPlymouth Neon
Best New Family CarChrysler Cirrus
Best New Performance CarMercedes-Benz E-Class E36
Best New Prestige CarBMW 740i
Best New Sport Utility VehicleChevrolet Blazer
Best New Sport Utility VehicleGMC Jimmy
Best New Sports CoupeHonda del Sol VTEC
Best New Wagon/VanSubaru Legacy Station Wagon
1995 Car of the YearDodge Neon
1995 Car of the YearPlymouth Neon

1994[edit]

Best New Economy CarNissan Sentra
Best New Family SedanHonda Accord
Best New Luxury CarMercedes-Benz C-Class
Best New Performance CarChevrolet Camaro Z28
Best New Performance CarPontiac Trans Am
Best New Performance SedanVolvo 850 Turbo
Best New PickupChevrolet S-10
Best New PickupGMC Sonoma
Best New Sports CarAcura Integra Coupe
Best New Station WagonVolvo 850 Turbo Wagon
1994 Car of the YearMercedes-Benz C-Class

1993[edit]

Best New Economy CarVolkswagen Golf
Best New Family CarChrysler LH platform
Best New Light Truck/Sport UtilityLand Rover Range Rover County LWB
Best New Luxury CarInfiniti J30
Best New Performance CarHonda Prelude SRV
Best New Sports CarVolkswagen Corrado VR6
Best New Wagon/VanSubaru Legacy Touring Wagon LE
1993 Car of the YearChrysler LH platform

1992[edit]

Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light TruckSuzuki
Best New Economy CarHonda Civic LX Sedan
Best New Family SedanNissan Maxima
Best New Luxury SedanBMW 325i
Best New Luxury Touring CoupeLexus SC 400
Best New Performance CarMazda RX-7
Best New Sporty CarMazda MX-3 Precidia
Best New Van/WagonDodge Colt
Best New Van/WagonPlymouth Colt
Best New Van/WagonEagle Summit
1992 Car of the YearBMW 325i

1991[edit]

Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light TruckFord Explorer
Best New CoupeNissan NX
Best New Luxury SedanLexus LS 400
Best New Sporty/Performance CarAcura NSX
Best New Van/WagonToyota Previa
1991 Car of the YearLexus LS 400

1990[edit]

Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport UtilityMazda MPV AWD
Best New Performance/Sports CarNissan 300ZX
Best New SedanSubaru Legacy
Best New Sports CoupeEagle Talon
Best New Sports CoupePlymouth Laser
1990 Car of the YearNissan 300ZX

1989[edit]

Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport UtilityMazda MPV
Best New Performance CarFord Taurus SHO
1989 Car of the YearFord Taurus SHO

1988[edit]

Best New Domestic SedanLincoln Continental
Best New Import SedanAcura Legend
Best New Light Truck/Van /UtilityChrysler Magicwagon
Best New Sports CarToyota MR2 Supercharged
Best New Sports Sedan/CoupeAcura Legend Coupe
1988 Car of the YearLincoln Continental

1987[edit]

Best New Domestic SedanPontiac Bonneville
Best New Import SedanToyota Camry
Best New Light Truck/Van/UtilityNissan Pathfinder
Best New Sport Sedan/CoupeFord Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Best New Sports CarNissan Pulsar NX SE
1987 Car of the YearPontiac Bonneville

1986[edit]

Best New Domestic SedanFord Taurus
Best New Import SedanHonda Accord
Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport UtilityNissan Multi 4X4
Best New Sports CarMazda RX-7
Best New Sports SedanSaab 9000
Best New Sports SedanSaab 900 Turbo 16

1985[edit]

Best New Domestic SedanVolkswagen Golf
Best New Import SedanVolkswagen Jetta
Best New Light Truck/Van /UtilityChrysler Magicwagon
Best New Sports CarPorsche

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