Awards

Meet the Winners
Our jury of 20+ automotive experts considered every vehicle available for Canadians to buy and voted on the best ones. Our experts are confident recommending these winners and they represent best buys for 2026, according to the country’s most trusted automotive awards.*
Most trusted awards program according to a 2023 Ipsos Research Automotive Awards Study
Awards: All Articles

2026 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade/Escalade IQ
The segment of full-size luxury SUVs is all about presence, pampering and excess, and Cadillac has been getting that formula right for decades.

2026 Best Mainstream EV: Hyundai Ioniq 9
This three-row EV is so good, the rest of the market has some catching up to do.

2026 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
Canada’s favourite truck wins again.

2026 Best Compact Truck: Ford Maverick
This clever and practical truck impresses with repeat wins.

2026 Best Mainstream Performance Car: Mazda MX-5
For the third time in five years, our experts have voted the MX-5 as the ultimate mainstream sports car.

2026 Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4
New-generation version of Canada’s most popular crossover goes above and beyond.

2026 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
Practical crossover wins fourth year in a row.

2026 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1
Properly premium SUV wins for third year straight.

2026 Best Compact Luxury SUV: BMW X3
The latest X3 matches edgy styling with fresh tech and smooth powertrains.

2026 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry
This sedan continues to deliver on value, efficiency, comfort, and driving experience.

2026 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series
Delivers an unrivalled combination of luxury, comfort, and engaging driving dynamics.

2026 Best Small Car: Honda Civic
A blend of practicality, efficiency, and enjoyable driving dynamics makes it a winner — again.

2026 Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne
An SUV without compromise.

2026 Best PHEV: Toyota Prius PHEV
Three-time winner sets the bar with its excellent efficiency, driving dynamics, and equipment.

Toyota Voted as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand for Fourth Consecutive Year
Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, efficiency, and value.

2026 Best Wagon: Audi RS6 Avant
If there’s one car that seems to hold universal appeal – nay, infatuation – it’s the Audi RS6 Avant.

2026 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe
Chevrolet's full-size SUVs have won this category every year since it was introduced.

2026 Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911
Improving on perfection, this iconic sports car earns a repeat win.

2025 Best Wagon: Audi A6 Allroad / RS 6 Avant
The very definition of Audi Sport: Fast, comfortable, luxurious, and achingly desirable.

2025 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator
This capable Jeep is an icon for many great reasons.

2025 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
Practical and capable crossover performs exceptionally well.

2025 Best Hybrid: Toyota Prius
The Prius is efficient, fun to drive, and looks great. What’s not to love?

2025 Best Midsize Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne
Setting the benchmark with grace and precision.

2025 Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911
It’s been an icon for 60 years and sets the benchmark for sports cars all over the world.

2025 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe
Big and brawny SUV has lots of room for families and is excellent for towing.

2025 Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna
Built with busy families in mind, this hauler is also efficient and available with AWD.

2025 Best Mid-Size SUV: Toyota Grand Highlander / Hybrid
This practical and versatile three-row SUV is built with busy families in mind.

2025 Best Premium EV: BMW i4
Stylish, well-rounded sedan offers great range and excellent driving dynamics.

2025 Best Mainstream Performance Car: Acura Integra Type S
The Integra Type S delivers serious driving thrills that only a Honda can.

Best Overall Truck: 2025 Ford Maverick
Even amongst larger and more capable pickups, the Maverick still manages to impress.

2025 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry
A well-rounded and value-packed sedan is practical, efficient, stylish, and easy to live with.

2025 Best Mainstream EV: Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 impresses and raises the bar in all areas.

2025 Best Compact/Midsize Truck: Ford Maverick
Right-sized and full of clever features, this truck has the goods to be a three-time winner.

2025 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW 4 Series / i4
This BMW offers a well-rounded package with almost no compromises.

2025 Best Overall SUV: Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is a breakthrough electric three-row SUV that raises the bar.

2025 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
A wide lineup with a truck for every need means every F-150 is packed with clever features.

Best Overall Car: 2025 Honda Civic
A blend of driving dynamics, practicality, and user-friendliness propels this Canadian-built car to the top.

2025 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series / i5
This swanky sedan checks nearly every single box for drivers shopping in this segment.

2025 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Porsche Macan / Macan EV
The new Maca impressed our jurors by setting a new benchmark in nearly every way.

2025 Best Compact SUV: Subaru Outback
A four-time win for this practical, rugged SUV.

2025 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1/X2
This well-rounded SUV duo is sharp, practical, user-friendly, and luxurious.

2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid: Toyota Prius PHEV
A repeat winner with its blend of value, style, efficiency, practicality, and driver satisfaction.

Best Small Car: 2025 Honda Civic
This Canadian-built car offers practicality, efficiency, and user-friendliness.

2025 Best Overall Green Vehicle: Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 makes emissions-free driving viable for busy families.

Toyota Voted by Canadians as Most Trusted Automotive Brand in 2025 AutoTrader Awards
Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, efficiency, and value.

2025 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade / IQ
The king of the luxury SUV segment gets its crown after a welcome update.

2024 Best Overall Truck: Ford Maverick
The Maverick is a small, clever truck that’s easy to live with and has a price that makes sense for a lot of Canadian drivers.

Toyota Wins as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand in the 2024 AutoTrader Awards
Toyota has worked hard for generations to earn its reputation for building value-packed, reliable, and robust vehicles.

2024 Best Overall SUV: Genesis GV70 / Electrified GV70
SUV impresses with its winning combination of unique style, poised driving dynamics, luxurious interiors, and undeniable value.
