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

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Editorial 2025 cadillac escalade iq td ct 250918 36

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.

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2026 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade/Escalade IQ
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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.

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2026 Best Mainstream EV: Hyundai Ioniq 9
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2026 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150

Canada’s favourite truck wins again.

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2026 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Review + Video Image

2026 Best Compact Truck: Ford Maverick

This clever and practical truck impresses with repeat wins.

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2026 Best Compact Truck: Ford Maverick
2025 Mazda MX-5 Review Body Image

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.

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2026 Best Mainstream Performance Car: Mazda MX-5
Editorial 2026 toyota rav4 woodland fd dr 251015 31

2026 Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4

New-generation version of Canada’s most popular crossover goes above and beyond.

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2026 Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4
Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness 2024 : premier essai Image

2026 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek

Practical crossover wins fourth year in a row.

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2026 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
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2026 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1

Properly premium SUV wins for third year straight.

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2026 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1
Editorial 2025 bmw x3 m50 xdrive td jl 241128 30

2026 Best Compact Luxury SUV: BMW X3

The latest X3 matches edgy styling with fresh tech and smooth powertrains.

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2026 Best Compact Luxury SUV: BMW X3
Editorial 2025 toyota camry td di 240801 14

2026 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry

This sedan continues to deliver on value, efficiency, comfort, and driving experience.

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2026 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry
2025 BMW M5 Touring Review Image

2026 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series

Delivers an unrivalled combination of luxury, comfort, and engaging driving dynamics.

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2026 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series
Editorial 2025 honda civic si td jw 250516 1

2026 Best Small Car: Honda Civic

A blend of practicality, efficiency, and enjoyable driving dynamics makes it a winner — again.

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2026 Best Small Car: Honda Civic
Editorial 2025 porsche cayenne gts fd di 240621 11

2026 Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne

An SUV without compromise.

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2026 Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne
Editorial 2026 toyota prius phev td di 251107 16

2026 Best PHEV: Toyota Prius PHEV

Three-time winner sets the bar with its excellent efficiency, driving dynamics, and equipment.

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2026 Best PHEV: Toyota Prius PHEV
2025 Toyota 4Runner Review Image

Toyota Voted as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand for Fourth Consecutive Year

Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, efficiency, and value.

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Toyota Voted as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand for Fourth Consecutive Year
Editorial 2024 audi rs 6 performance fd 230627 04 di

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.

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2026 Best Wagon: Audi RS6 Avant
Chevrolet Suburban RST 2025 : essai routier Body Image

2026 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe

Chevrolet's full-size SUVs have won this category every year since it was introduced.

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2026 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban/Tahoe
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S First Drive Review Image

2026 Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911

Improving on perfection, this iconic sports car earns a repeat win.

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2026 Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911
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Meet the Jury

Find out more about our panel of experts

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Meet the Jury
Editorial 2024 audi rs 6 performance fd 230627 02 di

2025 Best Wagon: Audi A6 Allroad / RS 6 Avant

The very definition of Audi Sport: Fast, comfortable, luxurious, and achingly desirable.

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2025 Best Wagon: Audi A6 Allroad / RS 6 Avant
Editorial 2025 jeep gladiator wrangler1

2025 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator

This capable Jeep is an icon for many great reasons.

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2025 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator
Editorial 2024 subaru crosstrek wilderness fd 231211 02 di

2025 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek

Practical and capable crossover performs exceptionally well.

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2025 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
Editorial 2023 toyota prius td 230714 02 jm

2025 Best Hybrid: Toyota Prius

The Prius is efficient, fun to drive, and looks great. What’s not to love?

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2025 Best Hybrid: Toyota Prius
Editorial 2025 porsche cayenne gts fd di 240621 2

2025 Best Midsize Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne

Setting the benchmark with grace and precision.

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2025 Best Midsize Luxury SUV: Porsche Cayenne
Editorial 2025 porsche 911 gts fd pb 240702 17

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.

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2025 Best Premium Performance Car: Porsche 911
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2025 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe

Big and brawny SUV has lots of room for families and is excellent for towing.

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2025 Best Full-Size SUV: Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe
Editorial 2024 toyota sienna td jk 240702 1

2025 Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna

Built with busy families in mind, this hauler is also efficient and available with AWD.

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2025 Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna
Editorial 2024 toyota grand highlander limited awd td 231019 03 jw

2025 Best Mid-Size SUV: Toyota Grand Highlander / Hybrid

This practical and versatile three-row SUV is built with busy families in mind.

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2025 Best Mid-Size SUV: Toyota Grand Highlander / Hybrid
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2025 Best Premium EV: BMW i4

Stylish, well-rounded sedan offers great range and excellent driving dynamics.

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2025 Best Premium EV: BMW i4
Editorial 2024 acura integra type s jl 1

2025 Best Mainstream Performance Car: Acura Integra Type S

The Integra Type S delivers serious driving thrills that only a Honda can.

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2025 Best Mainstream Performance Car: Acura Integra Type S
Editorial 2025 ford maverick refresh 240730 7

Best Overall Truck: 2025 Ford Maverick

Even amongst larger and more capable pickups, the Maverick still manages to impress.

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Best Overall Truck: 2025 Ford Maverick
Editorial 2025 toyota camry td di 240801 17

2025 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry

A well-rounded and value-packed sedan is practical, efficient, stylish, and easy to live with.

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2025 Best Family Sedan: Toyota Camry
Editorial 2024 kia ev9 gt line fd fr 231215 03 bc

2025 Best Mainstream EV: Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 impresses and raises the bar in all areas.

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2025 Best Mainstream EV: Kia EV9
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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.

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2025 Best Compact/Midsize Truck: Ford Maverick
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2025 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW 4 Series / i4

This BMW offers a well-rounded package with almost no compromises.

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2025 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW 4 Series / i4
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2025 Best Overall SUV: Kia EV9

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

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2025 Best Overall SUV: Kia EV9
Editorial 2024 ford f 150 td di 240918 18

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.

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2025 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
Editorial 2025 honda civic hybrid sport touring 16

Best Overall Car: 2025 Honda Civic

A blend of driving dynamics, practicality, and user-friendliness propels this Canadian-built car to the top.

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Best Overall Car: 2025 Honda Civic
Editorial 2025 bmw i5 xdrive40 td sb 240813 1

2025 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series / i5

This swanky sedan checks nearly every single box for drivers shopping in this segment.

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2025 Best Large Luxury Car: BMW 5 Series / i5
Editorial 2025 porsche macan electric fd di 2401010 16

2025 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Porsche Macan / Macan EV

The new Maca impressed our jurors by setting a new benchmark in nearly every way.

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2025 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Porsche Macan / Macan EV
Editorial 2025 subaru outback td dr 241101 1

2025 Best Compact SUV: Subaru Outback

A four-time win for this practical, rugged SUV.

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2025 Best Compact SUV: Subaru Outback
Editorial 2024 bmw x1 m35i di 2

2025 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1/X2

This well-rounded SUV duo is sharp, practical, user-friendly, and luxurious.

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2025 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: BMW X1/X2
Editorial 2025 toyota prius phev toyota 241121 7

2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid: Toyota Prius PHEV

A repeat winner with its blend of value, style, efficiency, practicality, and driver satisfaction.

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2025 Best Plug-In Hybrid: Toyota Prius PHEV
Editorial 2024 honda civic si td 240326 02 kd

Best Small Car: 2025 Honda Civic

This Canadian-built car offers practicality, efficiency, and user-friendliness.

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Best Small Car: 2025 Honda Civic
Editorial 2024 kia ev9 land gt line awd td 240417 03 di

2025 Best Overall Green Vehicle: Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 makes emissions-free driving viable for busy families.

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2025 Best Overall Green Vehicle: Kia EV9
Editorial 2025 toyota camry fd 240418 11 bm

Toyota Voted by Canadians as Most Trusted Automotive Brand in 2025 AutoTrader Awards

Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, efficiency, and value.

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Toyota Voted by Canadians as Most Trusted Automotive Brand in 2025 AutoTrader Awards
Editorial 2025 cadillac escalade iq awards cadillac 241114 2

2025 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade / IQ

The king of the luxury SUV segment gets its crown after a welcome update.

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2025 Best Full-Size Luxury SUV: Cadillac Escalade / IQ
Editorial 2023 ford maverick xlt tremor 02 di

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.

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2024 Best Overall Truck: Ford Maverick
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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.

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Toyota Wins as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand in the 2024 AutoTrader Awards
Editorial 2023 genesis electrified gv70 02 genesis

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.

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2024 Best Overall SUV: Genesis GV70 / Electrified GV70
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