Genesis was recently named the 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year by the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) — a first for the automaker.
The GV80 model was the official winner of that award. Winners for the 2021 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year were determined by a jury of more than 80 Canadian automotive journalists from across the country, and more than 250 vehicles were eligible for evaluation.
“We are pleased that the first-ever Genesis SUV, GV80, has received this prestigious award,” said Richard Trevisan, Brand Director of Genesis Motors Canada. “We believe that being a leading consumer brand means developing an exciting product lineup that is paired with unparalleled customer experience. We’re honoured to receive this recognition here in Canada.”
Genesis launched in 2016 and has received notable attention amid the pandemic for its online process and ownership experience. In addition to the AJAC win, the brand also won four 2021 autoTRADER.ca awards — including Best Overall Car for G70, while the G80 won the J.D. Power 2021 Canada ALG Residual Value Award.
