Canadian Car of the Year

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

Canadian Car of the Year

Year	Car of the Year	Utility Vehicle of the Year
2025	Honda Civic*	Hyundai Santa Fe
2024	Toyota Prius*	Toyota Grand Highlander
2023	BMW i4	Hyundai IONIQ 5
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

*Indicates the vehicle won the North American Car of the Year; underlining indicates the vehicle won the World Car Awards.

2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Car – Volkswagen 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-up – Chevrolet Avalanche

2006

Best New Economy Car – Honda 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 Car – BMW 5 Series Touring

Best New Sports Sedan – BMW 3 Series

Best New Sport Car – Honda Civic Si Coupe

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Best New Pick-up – Honda Ridgeline

Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle – Mazda Mazda5

Best New Modern Muscle Car – Dodge Magnum SRT-8

Most Coveted Vehicle – Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06

2005

Best New Economy Car – Kia Spectra Sedan

Best New Family Car – Mazda Mazda6 Sport

Best New Luxury Car – Chrysler 300C

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – BMW X3 3.0i

Best New Crossover – Hyundai Tucson

Best New Sport Compact – Volvo S40

Best New Sports / Performance Car – Ford Mustang

Best New Minivan – Honda Odyssey

Best New Station Wagon – Mazda Mazda6 Sport Wagon

Best New Pick-up – Toyota Tacoma

Best New Convertible – Mercedes-Benz SLK350

Best New Alternative Power – Honda Accord Hybrid

2004

Best New Economy Car – Mazda Mazda3

Best New Family Vehicle – Mazda Mazda6

Best New Luxury Car – BMW 5-Series

Best New Minivan – Toyota Sienna

Best New MPV / Crossover Vehicle – Infiniti FX45

Best New Pick-up Truck – Ford F-150

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

Best New Sports / Performance Vehicle – Mazda RX-8

Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) – Infiniti G35 Coupe

Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) – Mazda Mazda3 Sport

2003

Best Economy Car – Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Best New Design – Nissan 350Z

Best New Family Vehicle – Honda Accord Sedan

Best New Luxury Car – Mercedes-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 Car – Nissan 350Z

Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) – Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG

Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) – Mazdaspeed Protegé

Best New Station Wagon – Pontiac Vibe

Best New Technology – General Motors MagneRide System

2003 Canadian Car of the Year – Nissan 350Z

2003 Canadian Truck of the Year – Nissan Murano

2002

Best New Design – Nissan Altima

Best New Economy Car – Mazda Protegé

Best New Family Car – Nissan Altima

Best New Minivan – Honda Odyssey

Best New Pick-up Truck – Chevrolet Avalanche

Best New Prestige Car – BMW M3

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Jeep Liberty

Best New Sports Coupe – Acura RSX

Best New Station Wagon – Mercedes-Benz C320 Wagon

Best New Technology – General Motors Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System

2002 Canadian Car of the Year – Nissan Altima

2002 Canadian Truck of the Year – Jeep Liberty

2001

Best New Compact Sport Utility – Mazda Tribute

Best New Design – Chrysler PT Cruiser

Best New Economy Car – Honda 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 Vehicle – Honda Insight

Best New Intermediate Sport Utility Vehicle – Subaru Outback H6 3.0 VDC

Best New Luxury Coupe or Sedan – Mercedes-Benz C240

Best New Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle – Acura MDX

Best New Minivan – Dodge Grand Caravan

Best New Pick-up Truck – Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

Best New Prestige Car – Audi A8 L

Best New Sports and Performance Car – Chevrolet 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 Wagon – Volvo V40

Best New Technology – Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System

2001 Canadian Car of the Year – Chrysler PT Cruiser

2001 Canadian Truck of the Year – Mazda Tribute

2000

Best New Design – Audi TT Quattro Coupe

Best New Economy Car – Ford 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 Car – Infiniti I30

Best New Luxury Coupe – BMW 328Ci

Best New Prestige Car – Audi A6 4.2

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Nissan Xterra

Best New Sports Car – Audi TT Quattro Coupe

Best New Sports Coupe – Honda Civic SiR

Best New Sports Coupe – Ford Focus ZX3

Best New Sports Sedan – Nissan Maxima SE

Best New Station Wagon – Saturn LW2

Best New Technology – General Motors night vision

2000 Canadian Car of the Year – Ford Focus

2000 Canadian Truck of the Year – Nissan Xterra

1999

Best New Design – Volkswagen 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 Sedan – BMW 3-Series 328i

Best New Performance Car – Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop

Best New Pickup – GMC Sierra

Best New Prestige Car – Volvo S80 T6

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Jeep Grand Cherokee

Best New Sports Coupe – Volkswagen New Beetle

Best New Sports Sedan – Acura 3.2 TL

Best New Station Wagon – Volkswagen Passat

Best New Technology – Land Rover Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE)

Best New Van – Honda Odyssey

1999 Canadian Car of the Year – Acura TL 3.2

1999 Canadian Truck of the Year – Honda Odyssey

1998

Best New Design – Porsche Boxster

Best New Family Sedan – Volkswagen Passat

Best New Luxury Car – Mazda Millenia

Best New Luxury Coupe – Mercedes-Benz CLK320

Best New Luxury Sedan – Audi A6

Best New Pickup – Mazda B-Series

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Mercedes-Benz ML320

Best New Sports Car – Porsche Boxster

Best New Sports Coupe – Acura Integra Type R

Best New Sports Sedan – Audi A4 1.8T

Best New Station Wagon – Volvo V70

Best New Van – Toyota Sienna

1998 Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz ML320

1997

Best New Economy Car – Ford Escort Sedan

Best New Family Car – Acura EL 1.6

Best New Luxury Car – Cadillac Catera

Best New Performance Car – BMW M3

Best New Pickup – Ford F-150

Best New Prestige Car – Mercedes-Benz E420

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Ford Expedition

Best New Sports Coupe/Convertible – Hyundai Tiburon

Best New Station Wagon – Ford Escort Wagon

Best New Van – Chevrolet Venture

1997 Car of the Year – BMW M3

1996

Best New Economy Car – Honda Civic

Best New Family Car – Ford Taurus

Best New Luxury Car – Infiniti I30

Best New Pickup – Dodge Ram Extended Cab

Best New Prestige Car – Mercedes-Benz E320

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Chevrolet Tahoe

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – GMC Yukon

Best New Sports Coupe – BMW 318ti

Best New Station Wagon – Subaru Legacy Outback

Best New Van – Dodge Caravan

Best New Van – Plymouth Voyager

1996 Car of the Year – Dodge Caravan

1996 Car of the Year – Plymouth Voyager

1995

Best New Convertible – Volkswagen Cabrio

Best New Economy Car – Dodge Neon

Best New Economy Car – Plymouth Neon

Best New Family Car – Chrysler Cirrus

Best New Performance Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class E36

Best New Prestige Car – BMW 740i

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – Chevrolet Blazer

Best New Sport Utility Vehicle – GMC Jimmy

Best New Sports Coupe – Honda del Sol VTEC

Best New Wagon/Van – Subaru Legacy Station Wagon

1995 Car of the Year – Dodge Neon

1995 Car of the Year – Plymouth Neon

1994

Best New Economy Car – Nissan Sentra

Best New Family Sedan – Honda Accord

Best New Luxury Car – Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Best New Performance Car – Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Best New Performance Car – Pontiac Trans Am

Best New Performance Sedan – Volvo 850 Turbo

Best New Pickup – Chevrolet S-10

Best New Pickup – GMC Sonoma

Best New Sports Car – Acura Integra Coupe

Best New Station Wagon – Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon

1994 Car of the Year – Mercedes-Benz C-Class

1993

Best New Economy Car – Volkswagen Golf

Best New Family Car – Chrysler LH platform

Best New Light Truck/Sport Utility – Land Rover Range Rover County LWB

Best New Luxury Car – Infiniti J30

Best New Performance Car – Honda Prelude SRV

Best New Sports Car – Volkswagen Corrado VR6

Best New Wagon/Van – Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon LE

1993 Car of the Year – Chrysler LH platform

1992

Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck – Suzuki

Best New Economy Car – Honda Civic LX Sedan

Best New Family Sedan – Nissan Maxima

Best New Luxury Sedan – BMW 325i

Best New Luxury Touring Coupe – Lexus SC 400

Best New Performance Car – Mazda RX-7

Best New Sporty Car – Mazda MX-3 Precidia

Best New Van/Wagon – Dodge Colt

Best New Van/Wagon – Plymouth Colt

Best New Van/Wagon – Eagle Summit

1992 Car of the Year – BMW 325i

1991

Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck – Ford Explorer

Best New Coupe – Nissan NX

Best New Luxury Sedan – Lexus LS 400

Best New Sporty/Performance Car – Acura NSX

Best New Van/Wagon – Toyota Previa

1991 Car of the Year – Lexus LS 400

1990

Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility – Mazda MPV AWD

Best New Performance/Sports Car – Nissan 300ZX

Best New Sedan – Subaru Legacy

Best New Sports Coupe – Eagle Talon

Best New Sports Coupe – Plymouth Laser

1990 Car of the Year – Nissan 300ZX

1989

Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility – Mazda MPV

Best New Performance Car – Ford Taurus SHO

1989 Car of the Year – Ford Taurus SHO

1988

Best New Domestic Sedan – Lincoln Continental

Best New Import Sedan – Acura Legend

Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility – Chrysler Magicwagon

Best New Sports Car – Toyota MR2 Supercharged

Best New Sports Sedan/Coupe – Acura Legend Coupe

1988 Car of the Year – Lincoln Continental

1987

Best New Domestic Sedan – Pontiac Bonneville

Best New Import Sedan – Toyota Camry

Best New Light Truck/Van/Utility – Nissan Pathfinder

Best New Sport Sedan/Coupe – Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Best New Sports Car – Nissan Pulsar NX SE

1987 Car of the Year – Pontiac Bonneville

1986

Best New Domestic Sedan – Ford Taurus

Best New Import Sedan – Honda Accord

Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility – Nissan Multi 4X4

Best New Sports Car – Mazda RX-7

Best New Sports Sedan – Saab 9000

Best New Sports Sedan – Saab 900 Turbo 16

1985

Best New Domestic Sedan – Volkswagen Golf

Best New Import Sedan – Volkswagen Jetta

Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility – Chrysler Magicwagon

Best New Sports Car – Porsche

See also

• Car of the Year
• List of motor vehicle awards

External links

• https://web.archive.org/web/20100325140743/http://www.ajac.ca/web/ccoty/previous_byyear.asp
• https://canadiancaroftheyear.ca/