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 Overall Green Vehicle: Hyundai Ioniq 9
Chris Tsui
2026 Best Overall Truck: Ford Maverick
This clever and practical truck impresses with repeat wins in multiple categories.
Sami Haj-Assaad
2026 Best Compact Truck: Ford Maverick
This clever and practical truck impresses with repeat wins.
Sami Haj-Assaad
2026 Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4
New-generation version of Canada’s most popular crossover goes above and beyond.
Jil McIntosh
2026 Best Full-Size Truck: Ford F-150
Canada’s favourite truck wins again.
Matthew Guy
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.
Kunal D’souza
2026 Best Compact Luxury Car: BMW 4 Series/i4
With a variety of powertrains and body styles, the well-rounded 4 Series lineup never sacrifices driving dynamics.
Peter Bleakney
Toyota Voted as Canada’s Most Trusted Automotive Brand for Fourth Consecutive Year
Toyota has earned its reputation for reliability, efficiency, and value.
Jodi Lai