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

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!Year

!Car of the Year

!Utility Vehicle of the Year

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|2025

|Honda Civic*

|Hyundai Santa Fe

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|2024

|Toyota Prius*

|Toyota Grand Highlander

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|2023

|BMW i4

|<u>Hyundai IONIQ 5</u>

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|2022

|Honda Civic*

|Hyundai Tucson

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|2021

|Mazda 3

|Genesis GV80

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|2020

|Mazda 3

|Jaguar I-Pace

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|2019

|Kia Stinger

|<u>Jaguar I-Pace</u>*

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|2018

|Honda Accord

|Chrysler Pacifica

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|2017

|Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

|Subaru Forester

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|2016

|Honda Civic Sedan

|Mazda CX-3

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|2015

|Subaru Legacy

|Ford F-150

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|2014

|Mazda 6

|Jeep Cherokee

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|2013

|Honda Accord

|Hyundai Santa Fe

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|2012

|Hyundai Elantra

|Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel

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|2011

|Chevrolet Cruze

|Ford Edge

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|2010

|Volkswagen Golf GTI

|Subaru Outback

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|2009

|Hyundai Genesis

|Ford Flex

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|2008

|Audi R8

|Chevrolet Silverado

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|2007

|Toyota Camry Hybrid

|Acura RDX Technology Package

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|2006

|Honda Civic

|Honda Ridgeline

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|2005

|Ford Mustang

|Honda Odyssey

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|2004

|Mazda 3

|Ford F-150

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|2003

|Nissan 350Z

|Nissan Murano

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|2002

|Nissan Altima

|Jeep Liberty

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|2001

|Chrysler PT Cruiser

|Mazda Tribute

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|2000

|Ford Focus

|Nissan Xterra

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|1999

|Acura 3.2 TL

|Honda Odyssey

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|1998

|Mercedes-Benz ML320

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|1997

|BMW M3

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|1996

|Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager

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|1995

|Dodge Neon/Plymouth Neon

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|1994

|Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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|1993

|Chrysler LH Sedans

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|1992

|Honda Accord

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|1991

|Lexus LS 400

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|1990

|Nissan 300ZX

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|1989

|Ford Taurus SHO

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|1988

|Lincoln Continental

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|1987

|Pontiac Bonneville

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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Indicates the vehicle won the North American Car of the Year; <u>underlining</u> 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/