BMW i4, Honda Civic, Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N claim trophies at Canadian International Auto Show event
- Canadian Car of the Year – Honda Civic
- Canadian Electric Car of the Year – BMW i4
- Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year – Hyundai Santa Fe
- Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
“Every year I’m proud of the Canadian Car of the Year team and our AJAC Expert Jurors, and this year is no different” said AJAC president Evan Williams. “Our 47 expert jurors from all across the country drove every vehicle before casting their ballots, covering the same Canadian roads and in the same Canadian conditions you face day every day.”
This is the second time in four years that the Civic – Canada’s best-selling car – has taken top honours, after it won in 2022. AJAC jurors identified the Honda’s ergonomics and handling as key to its appeal. The completely redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe was popular with AJAC jurors, who praised its interior ergonomics, infotainment system and refinement. Already a previous CCOTY winner, the BMW i4 was praised by the judges for its smooth, efficient powertrain and high quality. The regular Ioniq 5 has previously been recognized by the CCOTY judges as the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year and EV of the Year; now it’s the turn of the high-performance N model, with 641 horsepower and the sporty, gearbox-like N Shift feature, to take home a trophy.
The Canadian Car of the Year awards have been presented since 1986, with the goal of the program to provide Canadians with reliable car buying advice, sourced from professional, well-respected automotive journalists from all corners of the country.
All four winning vehicles will be on display at the Canadian International Auto Show at Toronto’s downtown convention centre until February 23.