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
Best Overall SUV: Volvo XC40
Clever SUV is stylish and full of personality.
Dan Ilika
People’s Choice Awards: Most Trusted Green Car – Audi e‑tron
New EV has captured Canadians’ trust
Jodi Lai
Best Subcompact SUV: Hyundai Kona
Pint-size knock-out
Sami Haj-Assaad
Best Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica
A compelling counterpoint to the common crossover
Justin Pritchard
Best Subcompact Car: Honda Fit
A benchmark for small-car flexibility
Lesley Wimbush
Best Sporty Car Under $50,000: Mazda MX-5
A joy to drive
Stephanie Wallcraft
Best Wagon: Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country
Stylish, capable, confident
Dustin Woods
Finalists: Large Luxury Car
BMW 5 Series, BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Porsche Panamera
Peter Bleakney
Finalists: 2-row SUV
Honda CR-V, Honda Passport, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Outback, Toyota RAV4
Evan Williams
Finalists: Mid-size Truck
Chevrolet Colorado, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Jeep Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma
Jil McIntosh
Finalists: Sporty Car Under $50,000
Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si/Civic Type R, Hyundai Veloster N, Mazda MX-5, Volkswagen Golf GTI/R
Stephanie Wallcraft
Finalists: Subcompact Car
Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Mini Cooper, Nissan Micra
Lesley Wimbush
Finalists: Family Sedan
Honda Accord, Kia Stinger, Mazda6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry
Chris Chase
Finalists: Green Vehicle Over $50,000
Audi e-tron, BMW i8, Ford Explorer Hybrid, Jaguar I-Pace, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Polestar 1, Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S, Volvo XC90 T8
Evan Williams
Finalists: Green Vehicle Under $50,000
Chevrolet Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro / EV / PHEV, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf
Justin Pritchard
Finalists: Sports Car Over $50,000
Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar F-Type, Mercedes-AMG GT, Porsche 718 (Boxster/Cayman), Porsche 911, Toyota GR Supra
Dustin Woods
Finalists: 3-row Luxury SUV
Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X7, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Lesley Wimbush
Finalists: Minivan
Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Kia Sedona, Toyota Sienna
Justin Pritchard
Finalists: Wagon
Mercedes C-Class Wagon, Mercedes E-Class Wagon, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen/Alltrack, Volvo V60/V60 Cross Country
Dustin Woods
Finalists: Small Luxury SUV
Acura RDX, Audi Q3, BMW X2, BMW X1, Volvo XC40
Dan Heyman
Finalists: 3-row SUV
Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Subaru Ascent
Sami Haj-Assaad
Finalists: 2-row Luxury SUV
Cadillac XT4, Jaguar F-Pace, Porsche Macan, Porsche Cayenne, Volvo XC60
Dan Heyman
Finalists: Luxury Compact Car
Audi A4, BMW 3 Series/4 Series, Genesis G70, Mercedes A-Class, Volvo S60
Stephanie Wallcraft
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Finalists: Compact Car
Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf
Chris Chase
Finalists: Full-size Truck
Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra
Jil McIntosh
Finalists: Subcompact SUV
Honda HR-V, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-3, Nissan Kicks, Subaru Crosstrek
Sami Haj-Assaad