Canadian Car of theββYear winners, "as chosen by," the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada:
Canadian Car of the Yearβ»
2014β»
- 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
2013β»
- 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
2012β»
- 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 CoupΓ©
- 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
2011β»
- 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
2010β»
- 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
2009β»
- 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
2008β»
- 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
2007β»
- Best Small Car (under $18k) β Honda Fit LX
- Best Small Car (over $18k) β Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5
- Best New Family Car ($22k -$30k) β Toyota Camry LE
- Best New Family Car (over $30k) β Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Best Luxury Car (under $50k) β Lexus ES350
- Best Prestige Car (over $75k) β Audi S8
- Best Sports/Performance Car (under $50k) β Mazdaspeed3
- Best Sports/Performance Car (over $50k) β BMW 3 Series CoupΓ©
- Best Convertible Car β Volkswagen EOS 2.0T
- Best SUV/CUV (under $35k) β Toyota RAV4 - V6 Sport
- Best SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k) β Acura RDX Technology Package
- Best SUV/CUV (over $60k) β Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (X164)
- Best Pick-up β Chevrolet Avalanche
2006β»
- Best New Economy Car β Honda Civic Sedan
- Best New Family Car (under $35,000) β Hyundai Sonata GLS
- Best New Family Car (over $35,000) β Hyundai Azera
- Best New Luxury / Prestige Car β BMW 5 Series Touring
- Best New Sports Sedan β BMW 3 Series
- Best New Sport Car β Honda Civic Si Coupe
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Mercedes-Benz M-Class
- Best New Pick-up β Honda Ridgeline
- Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle β Mazda Mazda5
- Best New Modern Muscle Car β Dodge Magnum SRT-8
- Most Coveted Vehicle β Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
2005β»
- Best New Economy Car β Kia Spectra Sedan
- Best New Family Car β Mazda Mazda6 Sport
- Best New Luxury Car β Chrysler 300C
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β BMW X3 3.0i
- Best New Crossover β Hyundai Tucson
- Best New Sport Compact β Volvo S40
- Best New Sports / Performance Car β Ford Mustang
- Best New Minivan β Honda Odyssey
- Best New Station Wagon β Mazda Mazda6 Sport Wagon
- Best New Pick-up β Toyota Tacoma
- Best New Convertible β Mercedes-Benz SLK350
- Best New Alternative Power β Honda Accord Hybrid
2004β»
- Best New Economy Car β Mazda Mazda3
- Best New Family Vehicle β Mazda Mazda6
- Best New Luxury Car β BMW 5-Series
- Best New Minivan β Toyota Sienna
- Best New MPV / Crossover Vehicle β Infiniti FX45
- Best New Pick-up Truck β Ford F-150
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
- Best New Sports / Performance Vehicle β Mazda RX-8
- Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) β Infiniti G35 Coupe
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) β Mazda Mazda3 Sport
2003β»
- Best Economy Car β Mitsubishi Lancer ES
- Best New Design β Nissan 350Z
- Best New Family Vehicle β Honda Accord Sedan
- Best New Luxury Car β Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (over $45,000) β Volvo XC90 2.5T
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (under $45,000) β Nissan Murano
- Best New Sports. And Performance Car β Nissan 350Z
- Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) β Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) β Mazdaspeed ProtegΓ©
- Best New Station Wagon β Pontiac Vibe
- Best New Technology β General Motors MagneRide System
- 2003 Canadian Car of the Year β Nissan 350Z
- 2003 Canadian Truck of the Year β Nissan Murano
2002β»
- Best New Design β Nissan Altima
- Best New Economy Car β Mazda ProtegΓ©
- Best New Family Car β Nissan Altima
- Best New Minivan β Honda Odyssey
- Best New Pick-up Truck β Chevrolet Avalanche
- Best New Prestige Car β BMW M3
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Jeep Liberty
- Best New Sports Coupe β Acura RSX
- Best New Station Wagon β Mercedes-Benz C320 Wagon
- Best New Technology β General Motors Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System
- 2002 Canadian Car of the Year β Nissan Altima
- 2002 Canadian Truck of the Year β Jeep Liberty
2001β»
- Best New Compact Sport Utility β Mazda Tribute
- Best New Design β Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Best New Economy Car β Honda Civic DX Sedan
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) β Volvo S40
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) β Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Best New Green Vehicle β Honda Insight
- Best New Intermediate Sport Utility Vehicle β Subaru Outback H6 3.0 VDC
- Best New Luxury Coupe. Or Sedan β Mercedes-Benz C240
- Best New Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle β Acura MDX
- Best New Minivan β Dodge Grand Caravan
- Best New Pick-up Truck β Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
- Best New Prestige Car β Audi A8 L
- Best New Sports and Performance Car β Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $30,000) β Volkswagen GTI 1.8T
- Best New Sports Coupe/Sedan (over $30,000) β Volvo S60
- Best New Station Wagon β Volvo V40
- Best New Technology β Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System
- 2001 Canadian Car of the Year β Chrysler PT Cruiser
- 2001 Canadian Truck of the Year β Mazda Tribute
2000β»
- Best New Design β Audi TT Quattro Coupe
- Best New Economy Car β Ford Focus LX
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) β Nissan Maxima GXE
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) β Ford Focus ZTS
- Best New Luxury Car β Infiniti I30
- Best New Luxury Coupe β BMW 328Ci
- Best New Prestige Car β Audi A6 4.2
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Nissan Xterra
- Best New Sports Car β Audi TT Quattro Coupe
- Best New Sports Coupe β Honda Civic SiR
- Best New Sports Coupe β Ford Focus ZX3
- Best New Sports Sedan β Nissan Maxima SE
- Best New Station Wagon β Saturn LW2
- Best New Technology β General Motors night vision
- 2000 Canadian Car of the Year β Ford Focus
- 2000 Canadian Truck of the Year β Nissan Xterra
1999β»
- Best New Design β Volkswagen New Beetle
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) β Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) β Mazda ProtegΓ© ES
- Best New Luxury Sedan β BMW 3-Series 328i
- Best New Performance Car β Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop
- Best New Pickup β GMC Sierra
- Best New Prestige Car β Volvo S80 T6
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Best New Sports Coupe β Volkswagen New Beetle
- Best New Sports Sedan β Acura 3.2 TL
- Best New Station Wagon β Volkswagen Passat
- Best New Technology β Land Rover Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE)
- Best New Van β Honda Odyssey
- 1999 Canadian Car of the Year β Acura TL 3.2
- 1999 Canadian Truck of the Year β Honda Odyssey
1998β»
- Best New Design β Porsche Boxster
- Best New Family Sedan β Volkswagen Passat
- Best New Luxury Car β Mazda Millenia
- Best New Luxury Coupe β Mercedes-Benz CLK320
- Best New Luxury Sedan β Audi A6
- Best New Pickup β Mazda B-Series
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Mercedes-Benz ML320
- Best New Sports Car β Porsche Boxster
- Best New Sports Coupe β Acura Integra Type R
- Best New Sports Sedan β Audi A4 1.8T
- Best New Station Wagon β Volvo V70
- Best New Van β Toyota Sienna
- 1998 Car of the Year β Mercedes-Benz ML320
1997β»
- Best New Economy Car β Ford Escort Sedan
- Best New Family Car β Acura EL 1.6
- Best New Luxury Car β Cadillac Catera
- Best New Performance Car β BMW M3
- Best New Pickup β Ford F-150
- Best New Prestige Car β Mercedes-Benz E420
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Ford Expedition
- Best New Sports Coupe/Convertible β Hyundai Tiburon
- Best New Station Wagon β Ford Escort Wagon
- Best New Van β Chevrolet Venture
- 1997 Car of the Year β BMW M3
1996β»
- Best New Economy Car β Honda Civic
- Best New Family Car β Ford Taurus
- Best New Luxury Car β Infiniti I30
- Best New Pickup β Dodge Ram Extended Cab
- Best New Prestige Car β Mercedes-Benz E320
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Chevrolet Tahoe
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β GMC Yukon
- Best New Sports Coupe β BMW 318ti
- Best New Station Wagon β Subaru Legacy Outback
- Best New Van β Dodge Caravan
- Best New Van β Plymouth Voyager
- 1996 Car of the Year β Dodge Caravan
- 1996 Car of the Year β Plymouth Voyager
1995β»
- Best New Convertible β Volkswagen Cabrio
- Best New Economy Car β Dodge Neon
- Best New Economy Car β Plymouth Neon
- Best New Family Car β Chrysler Cirrus
- Best New Performance Car β Mercedes-Benz E-Class E36
- Best New Prestige Car β BMW 740i
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β Chevrolet Blazer
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle β GMC Jimmy
- Best New Sports Coupe β Honda del Sol VTEC
- Best New Wagon/Van β Subaru Legacy Station Wagon
- 1995 Car of the Year β Dodge Neon
- 1995 Car of the Year β Plymouth Neon
1994β»
- Best New Economy Car β Nissan Sentra
- Best New Family Sedan β Honda Accord
- Best New Luxury Car β Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Best New Performance Car β Chevrolet Camaro Z28
- Best New Performance Car β Pontiac Trans Am
- Best New Performance Sedan β Volvo 850 Turbo
- Best New Pickup β Chevrolet S-10
- Best New Pickup β GMC Sonoma
- Best New Sports Car β Acura Integra Coupe
- Best New Station Wagon β Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon
- 1994 Car of the Year β Mercedes-Benz C-Class
1993β»
- Best New Economy Car β Volkswagen Golf
- Best New Family Car β Chrysler LH platform
- Best New Light Truck/Sport Utility β Land Rover Range Rover County LWB
- Best New Luxury Car β Infiniti J30
- Best New Performance Car β Honda Prelude SRV
- Best New Sports Car β Volkswagen Corrado VR6
- Best New Wagon/Van β Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon LE
- 1993 Car of the Year β Chrysler LH platform
1992β»
- Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck β Suzuki
- Best New Economy Car β Honda Civic LX Sedan
- Best New Family Sedan β Nissan Maxima
- Best New Luxury Sedan β BMW 325i
- Best New Luxury Touring Coupe β Lexus SC 400
- Best New Performance Car β Mazda RX-7
- Best New Sporty Car β Mazda MX-3 Precidia
- Best New Van/Wagon β Dodge Colt
- Best New Van/Wagon β Plymouth Colt
- Best New Van/Wagon β Eagle Summit
- 1992 Car of the Year β BMW 325i
1991β»
- Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck β Ford Explorer
- Best New Coupe β Nissan NX
- Best New Luxury Sedan β Lexus LS 400
- Best New Sporty/Performance Car β Acura NSX
- Best New Van/Wagon β Toyota Previa
- 1991 Car of the Year β Lexus LS 400
1990β»
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility β Mazda MPV AWD
- Best New Performance/Sports Car β Nissan 300ZX
- Best New Sedan β Subaru Legacy
- Best New Sports Coupe β Eagle Talon
- Best New Sports Coupe β Plymouth Laser
- 1990 Car of the Year β Nissan 300ZX
1989β»
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility β Mazda MPV
- Best New Performance Car β Ford Taurus SHO
- 1989 Car of the Year β Ford Taurus SHO
1988β»
- Best New Domestic Sedan β Lincoln Continental
- Best New Import Sedan β Acura Legend
- Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility β Chrysler Magicwagon
- Best New Sports Car β Toyota MR2 Supercharged
- Best New Sports Sedan/Coupe β Acura Legend Coupe
- 1988 Car of the Year β Lincoln Continental
1987β»
- Best New Domestic Sedan β Pontiac Bonneville
- Best New Import Sedan β Toyota Camry
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Utility β Nissan Pathfinder
- Best New Sport Sedan/Coupe β Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
- Best New Sports Car β Nissan Pulsar NX SE
- 1987 Car of the Year β Pontiac Bonneville
1986β»
- Best New Domestic Sedan β Ford Taurus
- Best New Import Sedan β Honda Accord
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility β Nissan Multi 4X4
- Best New Sports Car β Mazda RX-7
- Best New Sports Sedan β Saab 9000
- Best New Sports Sedan β Saab 900 Turbo 16
1985β»
- Best New Domestic Sedan β Volkswagen Golf
- Best New Import Sedan β Volkswagen Jetta
- Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility β Chrysler Magicwagon
- Best New Sports Car β Porsche