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 c1 bmw i4 2023

2023 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW i4

In a sign of the times, this is the first time an EV has won in this category.

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2023 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW i4
Editorial a3 honda accord 2023

2023 Best Family Sedan: Honda Accord

Even with a brand-new model on the way, the Honda Accord still manages to impress.

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2023 Best Family Sedan: Honda Accord
Editorial g1 toyota sienna 2023

2023 Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna

With its efficient hybrid powertrain and massive practicality, there’s a lot to like about the family-friendly Sienna.

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2023 Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna
Editorial f1 genesis gv60 2023

2023 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV60

This is the first time an EV has won in this category, and the GV60 sets the bar high not just for EVs, but for its segment as a whole.

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2023 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV60
Editorial f2 genesis gv70 2023

2023 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV70

SUV impresses with its winning combination of unique style, poised driving dynamics, luxurious interiors, and undeniable value.

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2023 Best Compact Luxury SUV: Genesis GV70
Editorial e1 subaru crosstrek 2023

2023 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek

The Crosstrek offers Canadian drivers lots of value for the money in a practical and capable package.

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2023 Best Subcompact SUV: Subaru Crosstrek
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2023 AutoTrader Awards: Finalists Revealed for Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Awards

Each of these vehicles goes above and beyond to raise the bar.

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2023 AutoTrader Awards: Finalists Revealed for Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Awards
Editorial e1 2021 mazda cx 30 mazda

2022 Best Subcompact SUV: Mazda CX-30

A smart choice for consumers who value safety, build quality, and fuel efficiency

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2022 Best Subcompact SUV: Mazda CX-30
Editorial c1 2022 genesis g70 genesis

2022 Best Compact Luxury Car: Genesis G70

A world-class driving experience

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2022 Best Compact Luxury Car: Genesis G70
Editorial f1 2021 volvo xc40 volvo

2022 Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Volvo XC40

Handsome styling, clean and smart interior, plenty of tech, and a dose of Swedish sensibility

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2022 Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Volvo XC40
Editorial i1 2021 toyota rav4 prime toyota

2022 Most Trusted SUV: Toyota RAV4

One of the original compact crossovers, with a reputation for a trouble-free ownership experience

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2022 Most Trusted SUV: Toyota RAV4
Editorial a2 2022 honda civic sedan touring honda

2022 Most Trusted Car: Honda Civic

Drivers and experts agree: the Civic is Canada’s Choice

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2022 Most Trusted Car: Honda Civic
Editorial j3 2021 ford bronco ford

2022 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Ford Bronco

Back and better than ever, this rugged SUV is ready to explore.

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2022 Best Vehicle for Adventure: Ford Bronco
Editorial 02 f2 2022 genesis gv70 genesis

2022 Best Overall SUV: Genesis GV70

A head-turning, overachieving SUV

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2022 Best Overall SUV: Genesis GV70
Editorial j1 ford pro power onboard ford

2022 Best New Technology Innovation: Ford Pro Power Onboard

Ford’s onboard inverter might not be fancy, but it gets the job done.

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2022 Best New Technology Innovation: Ford Pro Power Onboard
Editorial 01 a2 2022 honda civic sedan touring honda

2022 Best Overall Car: Honda Civic

Consistently Canada’s best-selling passenger car for good reason.

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2022 Best Overall Car: Honda Civic
Editorial b1 2022 volvo v60 volvo

2022 Best Wagon: Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country

Beautiful and practical

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2022 Best Wagon: Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country
Editorial f2 2022 genesis gv70 genesis

2022 Best Luxury 2-Row SUV: Genesis GV70

Raising the bar not only for the brand but for the segment as a whole.

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2022 Best Luxury 2-Row SUV: Genesis GV70
Editorial d1 2021 mazda mx 5 mazda

2022 Best Performance Car Under $50K: Mazda MX-5

A uniquely joyful experience behind the wheel

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2022 Best Performance Car Under $50K: Mazda MX-5
Editorial d2 2022 chevrolet corvette stingray chevrolet

2022 Best Performance Car Over $50K: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The mid-engine exotic sports car, democratized

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2022 Best Performance Car Over $50K: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Editorial a2 2022 honda civic sedan touring honda

2022 Best Compact Car: Honda Civic

The Civic’s looks may be new, but its appearance in these awards is not.

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2022 Best Compact Car: Honda Civic
Editorial a2 4a 2021 toyota corolla apex toyota

2022 Most Trusted Automaker: Toyota

A reputation for building dependable and reliable cars translates to real value for drivers.

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2022 Most Trusted Automaker: Toyota
Editorial 03 h2 2021 ford f 150 ford

2022 Best Overall Truck: Ford F-150

New generation of Ford’s best-seller can be configured to tackle any job with aplomb.

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2022 Best Overall Truck: Ford F-150
Editorial a1 2022 kia rio 5 door kia

2022 Best Subcompact Car: Kia Rio

More than its price tag

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2022 Best Subcompact Car: Kia Rio
Editorial e2 2022 subaru outback subaru

2022 Best 2-Row SUV: Subaru Outback

A near-perfect balance of practicality, versatility, safety, and value

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2022 Best 2-Row SUV: Subaru Outback
Editorial a3 2021 honda accord hybrid honda

2022 Best Family Sedan: Honda Accord

A well-rounded blend of performance, practicality, comfort, and convenience

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2022 Best Family Sedan: Honda Accord
Editorial c2 2021 genesis g80 genesis

2022 Best Large Luxury Car: Genesis G80

Style. The G80 has got it.

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2022 Best Large Luxury Car: Genesis G80
Editorial h2 2021 ford f 150 ford

2022 Most Trusted Truck: Ford F-150

Drivers are voting with their wallets and the F-150 is a clear winner.

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2022 Most Trusted Truck: Ford F-150
Editorial i1 2021 toyota rav4 prime toyota

2022 Best Green Vehicle Under $50K: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid / RAV4 Prime

Effortlessly usable by regular Canadians on a day-to-day basis

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2022 Best Green Vehicle Under $50K: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid / RAV4 Prime
Editorial f3 2021 genesis gv80 genesis

2022 Best Luxury 3-Row SUV: Genesis GV80

Bold, handsome, and true to the brand.

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2022 Best Luxury 3-Row SUV: Genesis GV80
Editorial i2 2021 ford mustang mach e ford

2022 Best Green Vehicle Over $50K: Ford Mustang Mach-E

A well-rounded EV that goes above and beyond expectations

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2022 Best Green Vehicle Over $50K: Ford Mustang Mach-E
Editorial h1 2022 hyundai santa cruz hyundai

2022 Best Compact/Midsize Truck: Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai’s new truck picks up a win right out of the gate.

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2022 Best Compact/Midsize Truck: Hyundai Santa Cruz
Editorial g1 2022 chrysler pacifica chrysler

2022 Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan

The winner for the sixth year in a row, assembled right here in Canada.

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2022 Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan
Editorial e3 2022 kia telluride kia

2022 Best 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride

Kia’s family-friendly SUV wins for the second year in a row.

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2022 Best 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride
Editorial h2 2021 ford f 150 ford

2022 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150

The new Ford F-150 checks all the right boxes.

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2022 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
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2022 Most Trusted Green Vehicle: Toyota Prius

Simple, reliable operation and incredible efficiency.

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2022 Most Trusted Green Vehicle: Toyota Prius
Editorial j2 gm super cruise gm

2022 Best New Safety Innovation: GM Super Cruise 2.0

A well-executed system that improves safety and makes the task of driving easier on the driver

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2022 Best New Safety Innovation: GM Super Cruise 2.0
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2022 AutoTrader.ca Awards Finalists

Meet the finalists of this year's AutoTrader.ca Awards

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2022 AutoTrader.ca Awards Finalists
Editorial e3 3 2021 kia telluride kia

2021 Best 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride

Built for family life

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2021 Best 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride
Editorial c1 4a 2020 genesis g70 genesis

2021 Best Overall Car: Genesis G70

Spot on

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2021 Best Overall Car: Genesis G70
Editorial f1 5 2020 xc40 awd inscription volvo

2021 Best Overall SUV: Volvo XC40

Crossover appeal

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2021 Best Overall SUV: Volvo XC40
Editorial e2 5 2021 toyota rav4 toyota

2021 Best 2-Row SUV: Toyota RAV4

Quintessentially Canadian

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2021 Best 2-Row SUV: Toyota RAV4
Editorial f1 5 2020 xc40 awd inscription volvo

2021 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: Volvo XC40

Running circles around the competition

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2021 Best Subcompact Luxury SUV: Volvo XC40
Editorial b1 5a 2020 volvo v60 momentum volvo

2021 Best Wagon: Volvo V60 / V60 Cross Country

Sidestepping the mainstream

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2021 Best Wagon: Volvo V60 / V60 Cross Country
Editorial i2 5 2020 porsche taycan 4s porsche

2021 Best Green Vehicle Over $50,000: Porsche Taycan

EV par excellence

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2021 Best Green Vehicle Over $50,000: Porsche Taycan
Editorial a2 3a 2021 mazda3 gt awd mazda

2021 Best Compact Car: Mazda3 / Mazda3 Sport

Punches above its weight

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2021 Best Compact Car: Mazda3 / Mazda3 Sport
Editorial f3 3 2021 genesis gv80 hyundai

2021 Best 3-Row Luxury SUV: Genesis GV80

Came in like a wrecking ball

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2021 Best 3-Row Luxury SUV: Genesis GV80
Editorial g1 1a 2021 chrysler pacifica pinnacle chrysler

2021 Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan

Schooling the competition

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2021 Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica / Grand Caravan
Editorial h2 3 2021 ram 1500 limited ram

2021 Best Overall Truck: Ram 1500

Over the top

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2021 Best Overall Truck: Ram 1500
Editorial i1 5b 2021 toyota rav4 prime xse toyota

2021 Best Green Vehicle Under $50,000: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid / RAV4 Prime

Easy to live with, easy to recommend

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2021 Best Green Vehicle Under $50,000: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid / RAV4 Prime
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