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 YearCar of the YearUtility Vehicle of the Year2026Chevrolet Cruze*Chevrolet Silverado2025Honda Civic*Hyundai Santa Fe2024Toyota Prius*Toyota Grand Highlander2023BMW i4Hyundai IONIQ 52022Honda Civic*Hyundai Tucson2021Mazda 3Genesis GV802020Mazda 3Jaguar I-Pace2019Kia StingerJaguar I-Pace*2018Honda AccordChrysler Pacifica2017Volkswagen Golf SportwagenSubaru Forester2016Honda Civic SedanMazda CX-32015Subaru LegacyFord F-1502014Mazda 6Jeep Cherokee2013Honda AccordHyundai Santa Fe2012Hyundai ElantraVolkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel2011Chevrolet CruzeFord Edge2010Volkswagen Golf GTISubaru Outback2009Hyundai GenesisFord Flex2008Audi R8Chevrolet Silverado2007Toyota Camry HybridAcura RDX Technology Package2006Honda CivicHonda Ridgeline2005Ford MustangHonda Odyssey2004Mazda 3Ford F-1502003Nissan 350ZNissan Murano2002Nissan AltimaJeep Liberty2001Chrysler PT CruiserMazda Tribute2000Ford FocusNissan Xterra1999Acura 3.2 TLHonda Odyssey1998Mercedes-Benz ML3201997BMW M31996Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager1995Dodge Neon/Plymouth Neon1994Mercedes-Benz C-Class1993Chrysler LH Sedans1992Honda Accord1991Lexus LS 4001990Nissan 300ZX1989Ford Taurus SHO1988Lincoln Continental1987Pontiac 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