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.*
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Awards: All Articles
2021 Best Subcompact Car: Kia Rio / Rio 5-Door
The whole package, in a city-friendly size
Matthew Guy
2021 Best Subcompact SUV: Kia Seltos
Sibling rivalry
Jil McIntosh
2021 Best Large Luxury Car: Genesis G90
Arriving in style
Peter Bleakney
2021 Best 2-Row Luxury SUV: Porsche Macan
An SUV for people who like driving
Stephanie Wallcraft
2021 Best Luxury Compact Car: Genesis G70
Proper luxury from the ground up
Simon Hill
2021 Best Performance Car Over $50,000: Chevrolet Corvette
Ahead of the pack
Sami Haj-Assaad
2021 Best Full-Size Truck: Ram 1500
Trucks are made to work, only some make it easy
Jil McIntosh
2021 Best Performance Car Under $50,000: Mazda MX-5
Ode to joy
Simon Hill
2021 Best Mid-Size Truck: Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon
Takes a truck wishlist and checks it twice
Jil McIntosh
2021 Best Family Sedan: Hyundai Sonata
Excellent by any metric
Sami Haj-Assaad2021 Finalists: Subcompact SUV
Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Subaru Crosstrek
Chris Chase
2021 Finalists: Green Vehicle Under $50,000
Chevrolet Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime
Sami Haj-Assaad
2021 Finalists: Green Vehicle Over $50,000
Audi e-tron, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Jaguar I-Pace, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan
Sami Haj-Assaad
2021 Finalists: Minivan
Chrysler Grand Caravan/Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Toyota Sienna
Chris Chase
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2021 Finalists: Family Sedan
Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda6, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry
Matthew Guy
2021 Finalists: Mid-Size Truck
Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Jeep Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma
Jil McIntosh
2021 Finalists: 2-Row SUV
Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Outback, Toyota RAV4
Stephanie Wallcraft
2021 Finalists: 3-Row SUV
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Subaru Ascent, Toyota Highlander
Jil McIntosh
2021 Finalists: 3-Row Luxury SUV
BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Genesis GV80, Lincoln Aviator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
2021 Finalists: Performance Car Under $50,000
Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si/Civic Type R, Hyundai Veloster N, Mazda MX-5, Volkswagen Golf GTI
Sam McEachern2021 Finalists: Performance Car Over $50,000
Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman, Porsche 911, Toyota GR Supra
Peter Bleakney
2021 Finalists: Full-Size Truck
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra
Jil McIntosh
2021 Finalists: Luxury Compact Car
Acura TLX, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series/4 Series, Genesis G70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Steven Bochenek
2021 Finalists: 2-Row Luxury SUV
Audi Q5, BMW X3/X4, BMW X5/X6, Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Porsche Macan, Volvo XC60
Stephanie Wallcraft
2021 Finalists: Subcompact Car
Chevrolet Bolt, Chevrolet Spark, Kia Rio, Mini Cooper, Nissan Versa
2021 Finalists: Wagon
Audi A6 Allroad, Mercedes C-Class Wagon, Mercedes E-Class Wagon, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, Volvo V60
Matthew Guy
2021 Finalists: Large Luxury Car
BMW 5 Series, Genesis G80, Genesis G90, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera
Peter Bleakney
2021 Finalists: Small Luxury SUV
Audi Q3, BMW X2, Lexus NX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40
Steven Bochenek
2021 Finalists: Compact Car
Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf
Sam McEachern
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People’s Choice Awards: Most Trusted Automaker – Toyota
Popular Japanese automaker voted as most trusted by Canadians
Jodi Lai
Best Sports Car Over $50,000: Chevrolet Corvette C8
Mid-engine revolution
Dustin Woods
Best Luxury Compact Car: Genesis G70
What luxury should be
Stephanie Wallcraft
People’s Choice Awards: Most Trusted SUV/Crossover – Subaru Outback
New SUV is an excellent all-rounder
Jodi Lai
Best 3-Row Luxury SUV: Lincoln Aviator
Taking design and innovation to new heights
Lesley Wimbush
Best 2-Row Luxury SUV: Volvo XC60
A win for expertise and refinement
Dan Heyman
Best Green Vehicle Over $50,000: Porsche Taycan
Pushing the envelope
Evan Williams
People’s Choice Awards: Coolest Car – Toyota Supra
Iconic sports car has serious swagger
Jodi Lai
People’s Choice Awards: Most Trusted Truck – Ford F-150
Canada’s best-selling vehicle also voted as Most Trusted Truck
Jodi Lai
Best Green Vehicle Under $50,000: Hyundai Kona Electric
Electric appeal
Justin Pritchard
Best Mid-size Truck: Jeep Gladiator
Off-road arena victor
Jil McIntosh
Best Full-size Truck: Ram 1500
Ram has the edge on tech and safety
Jil McIntosh
Best Large Luxury Car: Porsche Panamera
You can have it all
Peter Bleakney
Best Small Luxury SUV: Volvo XC40
Winning looks, winning performance
Dan Heyman
Best 3-Row SUV: Kia Telluride
Value, quality, and practicality
Sami Haj-Assaad