AJAC Announces Finalists for Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced three finalists in each of eight vehicle categories that will ultimately determine the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 250 vehicles were eligible for evaluation during the 2020 calendar year by AJAC journalist members, who collectively comprise the most esteemed group of professional automotive media in Canada. For the 2021 program, vehicles that are newly redesigned, refreshed, and carried over from previous model years were considered, provided a minimum number of ballots were submitted by AJAC journalists, who test entries on the same roads and in the same conditions experienced by Canadian drivers from coast to coast.

The next step in the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will see the winning vehicles in each of these eight categories announced on February 20, 2021, during the Montreal International Auto Show’s “Auto Zone” broadcast to be shown on Quebec’s TVA network at 10:00 AM Eastern.

The overall winners will be revealed in partnership with the Canadian International AutoShow. Details will follow at a later date.
2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Category Finalists:

Best Mid-Size Car in Canada for 2021 
.    Mazda3
.    Nissan Sentra
.    Toyota Corolla

Best Large Car in Canada for 2021 
.    Hyundai Sonata
.    Kia K5
.    Toyota Camry

Best Mid-Size Premium Car in Canada for 2021
.    Cadillac CT5
.    Genesis G70
.    Genesis G80

Best Small Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2021
.    Kia Seltos
.    Mazda CX-30
.    Subaru Crosstrek

Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2021
.    Mazda CX-5
.    Nissan Rogue
.    Toyota Venza

Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2021
.    Chevrolet Tahoe
.    GMC Yukon
.    Kia Telluride

Best Mid-Size Premium Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2021
.    Genesis GV80
.    Land Rover Defender
.    Lincoln Corsair

Best Full-Size Pick-up Truck in Canada for 2021
.    Chevrolet Silverado
.    Nissan Titan
.    Ram 1500