Twelve of Canada’s best vehicles have been revealed as the finalists for this year’s Canadian Car of the Year Awards (CCOTY), presented by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
Under a new format for 2024, the Awards have been simplified into four categories:
- Canadian Car of the Year
- Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Canadian Electric Car of the Year
- Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year
With over 600 detailed ballots completed by AJAC expert journalists from across Canada, the votes have been tallied to the Top 3 in each category.
Finalists for 2024 Canadian Car of the Year
- Acura Integra Type S
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Prius
Finalists for 2024 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Genesis GV70
- Mazda CX-90
- Toyota Grand Highlander
Finalists for 2024 Canadian Electric Car of the Year
- Genesis Electrified G80
- Hyundai Ioniq 6
- Toyota Prius Prime
Finalists for 2024 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year
- Genesis Electrified GV70
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV9
All 2024 model year vehicles are eligible for the CCOTY Awards including those newly designed, recently refreshed, and carried over from last year.
“Announcing these 12 finalists brings us one step closer to announcing the 2024 Canadian Car of the Year Awards. Whether they take home the top trophy or not, the Canadian Car of the Year voting process makes sure that every one of these finalist vehicles is a standout in their class,” said AJAC’s President, Evan Williams.
“Our 48 jurors are AJAC members, some of the top automotive journalists in the country, and are located from Halifax to Vancouver. They drive every vehicle they vote on in real-world conditions, the same conditions you face every day living in Canada. It’s the only awards program in the country that can say that, and it’s something we’re extremely proud of. We believe it shows Canadian drivers they can be confident in our results and the Canadian Car of the Year program”.
Canadian International AutoShow
The winners will be revealed on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) in Toronto. Results from AJAC journalist member ballots are audited by international accounting firm KPMG and remain under wraps until the moment the envelopes are opened.
“We are excited to again be hosting the Canadian Car of the Year Awards with AJAC,” said Jason Campbell, General Manager, Canadian International AutoShow. “We are thrilled to have Canadian Electric Car of the Year and Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year categories joining the established Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. The four winning vehicles will remain at the show for the public to view. Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to hearing the results on media day.”
For more information, visit canadiancaroftheyear.ca or follow @canadiancaroftheyear on social media.
