The Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year category winners have been announced. The 12 winners were revealed by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) on January 17 at the Montreal International Auto Show.
Twelve winners were named in segments spanning cars, utility vehicles and pickup trucks. This most recent selection moves nine automakers closer to winning the ultimate prize: the 2019 Canadian Car of the Year and 2019 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.
“Our journalist members are among the most discerning and objective automotive reviewers anywhere, and not one of them takes the duty of selecting these award winners lightly,” said Mark Richardson, President of AJAC. “Canadians can look to this list with confidence, knowing that each vehicle has been chosen as being a standout in its segment by experts who understand the unique challenges of daily driving in this country.”
The category winners were selected from 55 entries, some of which include 2018 category winners and 2019 next-generation or significantly updated models. A group of nearly 70 AJAC journalist reviewed the vehicles.
The Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year will be announced at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ont. on February 14.
The 2019 Canadian Green Car and Green Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be presented soon after, on March 19 at the Vancouver International Auto Show.
