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Canadian Car of the Year winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada:
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2014
- Canadian car of the year: Mazda 6
- Canadian Utility vehicule of the year: Jeep Cherokee
- Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Mazda 3
- Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Mazda 3 Sport
- Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Kia Soul
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Mazda 6
- Best New Luxury Car (under $50,000): Lexus IS 350 RWD
- Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000): Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
- Best New Prestige Car: Mercedes-Benz S Class
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000):Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000): Jeep Cherokee
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000):Kia Sorento
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000):Acura MDX
- Best New Pickup: GMC Sierra
- Best New Technology: Innovation :Infiniti: Direct Adaptive Steering
- Best New Technology: Safety: Infiniti: Predictive Forward Collision Warning
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2013
- Car of the year: Honda Accord Sedan
- Utility Vehicule of the year: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
- Best New City Car: Ford Focus EV
- Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Mazda 3 Skyactiv Sedan
- Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Hyundai Elantra GT
- Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Honda Accord Sedan
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Ford Fusion Hybrid
- Best New Luxury Car: Cadillac ATS
- Best New Prestige / Performance Car: Porsche 911 Carrera S
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000): Ford Focus ST
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000): Porsche Boxster
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000): Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000): Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T
- Best New Technology: General Motors: Front Centre Airbag
- Best New Design: Porsche 911 Carrera S
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2012
- Car of the year:Hyundai Elantra
- Utility Vehicule of the year: Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
- Best New Small Car (under $21,000): Hyundai Accent
- Best New Small Car (over $21,000): Hyundai Elantra
- Best New Family Car (under $30,000): Kia Optima LX
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000): Kia Optima Hybrid
- Best New Luxury Car:Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 4MATIC Sedan
- Best New Prestige Car: Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000):Hyundai Veloster
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000):BMW 1 Series M Coupé
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000):Dodge Journey
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000):Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000):BMW X3
- Best New Technology: General Motors: Voltec Propulsion System
- Best New Design: Hyundai Veloster
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2011
- Best New Small Car (under $21,000) - Ford Fiesta
- Best New Small Car (over $21,000) - Chevrolet Cruze
- Best New Family Car (under $30,000) - Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Buick Regal
- Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - BMW 5 Series Sedan
- Best New Prestige Car - Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
- Best New Minivan - Toyota Sienna
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Hyundai Tucson
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $50,000) - Ford Edge
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $50,000) - Volkswagen Touareg
- Best New Technology - Ford's Rear Inflatable Seat Belts
- Best New Design - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
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2010
- Best New Small Car (under $21,000) - Mazda3
- Best New Small Car (over $21,000) - Mazda3 Sport
- Best New Family Car (under $30,000) - Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Ford Taurus
- Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - BMW 335d Sedan
- Best New Prestige Car - Porsche Panamera
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Audi S4
- Best New Convertible - Audi S5 Cabriolet
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Subaru Outback
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Lexus RX450h
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2009
- Best New Small Car (under $18,000) - Toyota Corolla
- Best New Small Car (over $18,000) - Pontiac Vibe
- Best New Family Car ($22,000-$30,000) - Mazda6
- Best New Family Car (over $30,000) - Volkswagen Passat CC
- Best New Luxury Car (under $50,000) - Hyundai Genesis
- Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) - Audi A4
- Best New Prestige Car - Mercedes CL 550 and Mercedes SL 63 AMG (tie)
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - BMW 135i Coupe
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Lexus IS F
- Best New Convertible - Audi TTS
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Subaru Forester
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Ford Flex
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Mercedes-Benz M-Class BlueTEC
- Best New Pick-up Truck - Dodge Ram
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2008
- Best New Small Car - Saturn Astra
- Best New Family Car - Honda Accord EX Sedan
- Best New Luxury Car - Mercedes-Benz C Class
- Best New Prestige Car - Audi R8
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) - MINI Cooper S
- Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) - Audi S5
- Best New Convertible - BMW 335i Cabriolet
- Best New Minivan - Hyundai Entourage
- Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) - Nissan Rogue
- Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) - Saturn Vue
- Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) - Buick Enclave
- Best New Pick-up Truck - Chevrolet Silverado
- Best New Technology - Ford Sync
- Best New Design - Audi R8
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2007
- Best Small Car (under $18k) - Honda Fit LX
- Best Small Car (over $18k) - Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5
- Best New Family Car ($22k -$30k) - Toyota Camry LE
- Best New Family Car (over $30k) - Toyota Camry Hybrid
- Best Luxury Car (under $50k) - Lexus ES350
- Best Prestige Car(over $75k) - Audi S8
- Best Sports/Performance Car (under $50k) - Mazdaspeed3
- Best Sports/Performance Car (over $50k) - BMW 3 Series Coupé
- Best Convertible Car - Volkswagen EOS 2.0T
- Best SUV/CUV (under $35k) - Toyota RAV4 - V6 Sport
- Best SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k) - Acura RDX Technology Package
- Best SUV/CUV (over $60k) - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
- Best Pick-up - Chevrolet Avalanche
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2006
- Best New Economy Car - Honda Civic Sedan
- Best New Family Car (under $35,000) - Hyundai Sonata GLS
- Best New Family Car (over $35,000) - Hyundai Azera
- Best New Luxury / Prestige Car - BMW 5 Series Touring
- Best New Sports Sedan - BMW 3 Series
- Best New Sport Car - Honda Civic Si Coupe
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz M-Class
- Best New Pick-up - Honda Ridgeline
- Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle - Mazda Mazda5
- Best New Modern Muscle Car - Dodge Magnum SRT-8
- Most Coveted Vehicle - Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
src: drivenwheels.com
2005
- Best New Economy Car - Kia Spectra Sedan
- Best New Family Car - Mazda Mazda6 Sport
- Best New Luxury Car - Chrysler 300C
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - BMW X3 3.0i
- Best New Crossover - Hyundai Tucson
- Best New Sport Compact - Volvo S40
- Best New Sports / Performance Car - Ford Mustang
- Best New Minivan - Honda Odyssey
- Best New Station Wagon - Mazda Mazda6 Sport Wagon
- Best New Pick-up - Toyota Tacoma
- Best New Convertible - Mercedes-Benz SLK350
- Best New Alternative Power - Honda Accord Hybrid
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2004
- Best New Economy Car - Mazda Mazda3
- Best New Family Vehicle - Mazda Mazda6
- Best New Luxury Car - BMW 5-Series
- Best New Minivan - Toyota Sienna
- Best New MPV / Crossover Vehicle - Infiniti FX45
- Best New Pick-up Truck - Ford F-150
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Subaru Forester 2.5 XT
- Best New Sports / Performance Vehicle - Mazda RX-8
- Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) - Infiniti G35 Coupe
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) - Mazda Mazda3 Sport
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2003
- Best Economy Car - Mitsubishi Lancer ES
- Best New Design - Nissan 350Z
- Best New Family Vehicle - Honda Accord Sedan
- Best New Luxury Car - Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (over $45,000) - Volvo XC90 2.5T
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (under $45,000) - Nissan Murano
- Best New Sports and Performance Car - Nissan 350Z
- Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) - Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) - Mazdaspeed Protegé
- Best New Station Wagon - Pontiac Vibe
- Best New Technology - General Motors MagneRide System
- 2003 Canadian Car of the Year - Nissan 350Z
- 2003 Canadian Truck of the Year - Nissan Murano
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2002
- Best New Design - Nissan Altima
- Best New Economy Car - Mazda Protegé
- Best New Family Car - Nissan Altima
- Best New Minivan - Honda Odyssey
- Best New Pick-up Truck - Chevrolet Avalanche
- Best New Prestige Car - BMW M3
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Jeep Liberty
- Best New Sports Coupe - Acura RSX
- Best New Station Wagon - Mercedes-Benz C320 Wagon
- Best New Technology - General Motors Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System
- 2002 Canadian Car of the Year - Nissan Altima
- 2002 Canadian Truck of the Year - Jeep Liberty
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2001
- Best New Compact Sport Utility - Mazda Tribute
- Best New Design - Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Best New Economy Car - Honda Civic DX Sedan
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) - Volvo S40
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) - Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Best New Green Vehicle - Honda Insight
- Best New Intermediate Sport Utility Vehicle - Subaru Outback H6 3.0 VDC
- Best New Luxury Coupe or Sedan - Mercedes-Benz C240
- Best New Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle - Acura MDX
- Best New Minivan - Dodge Grand Caravan
- Best New Pick-up Truck - Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
- Best New Prestige Car - Audi A8 L
- Best New Sports and Performance Car - Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Best New Sports Coupe (under $30,000) - Volkswagen GTI 1.8T
- Best New Sports Coupe or Sedan (over $30,000) - Volvo S60
- Best New Station Wagon - Volvo V40
- Best New Technology - Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System
- 2001 Canadian Car of the Year - Chrysler PT Cruiser
- 2001 Canadian Truck of the Year - Mazda Tribute
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2000
- Best New Design - Audi TT Quattro Coupe
- Best New Economy Car - Ford Focus LX
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) - Nissan Maxima GXE
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) - Ford Focus ZTS
- Best New Luxury Car - Infiniti I30
- Best New Luxury Coupe - BMW 328Ci
- Best New Prestige Car - Audi A6 4.2
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Nissan Xterra
- Best New Sports Car - Audi TT Quattro Coupe
- Best New Sports Coupe - Honda Civic SiR
- Best New Sports Coupe - Ford Focus ZX3
- Best New Sports Sedan - Nissan Maxima SE
- Best New Station Wagon - Saturn LW2
- Best New Technology - General Motors night vision
- 2000 Canadian Car of the Year - Ford Focus
- 2000 Canadian Truck of the Year - Nissan Xterra
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1999
- Best New Design - Volkswagen New Beetle
- Best New Family Car (over $25,000) - Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5
- Best New Family Car (under $25,000) - Mazda Protegé ES
- Best New Luxury Sedan - BMW 3-Series 328i
- Best New Performance Car - Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop
- Best New Pickup - GMC Sierra
- Best New Prestige Car - Volvo S80 T6
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Best New Sports Coupe - Volkswagen New Beetle
- Best New Sports Sedan - Acura 3.2 TL
- Best New Station Wagon - Volkswagen Passat
- Best New Technology - Land Rover Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE)
- Best New Van - Honda Odyssey
- 1999 Canadian Car of the Year - Acura TL 3.2
- 1999 Canadian Truck of the Year - Honda Odyssey
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1998
- Best New Design - Porsche Boxster
- Best New Family Sedan - Volkswagen Passat
- Best New Luxury Car - Mazda Millenia
- Best New Luxury Coupe - Mercedes-Benz CLK320
- Best New Luxury Sedan - Audi A6
- Best New Pickup - Mazda B-Series
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz ML320
- Best New Sports Car - Porsche Boxster
- Best New Sports Coupe - Acura Integra Type R
- Best New Sports Sedan - Audi A4 1.8T
- Best New Station Wagon - Volvo V70
- Best New Van - Toyota Sienna
- 1998 Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz ML320
src: www.thestar.com
1997
- Best New Economy Car - Ford Escort Sedan
- Best New Family Car - Acura EL 1.6
- Best New Luxury Car - Cadillac Catera
- Best New Performance Car - BMW M3
- Best New Pickup - Ford F-150
- Best New Prestige Car - Mercedes-Benz E420
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Ford Expedition
- Best New Sports Coupe/Convertible - Hyundai Tiburon
- Best New Station Wagon - Ford Escort Wagon
- Best New Van - Chevrolet Venture
- 1997 Car of the Year - BMW M3
1996
- Best New Economy Car - Honda Civic
- Best New Family Car - Ford Taurus
- Best New Luxury Car - Infiniti I30
- Best New Pickup - Dodge Ram Extended Cab
- Best New Prestige Car - Mercedes-Benz E320
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Chevrolet Tahoe
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - GMC Yukon
- Best New Sports Coupe - BMW 318ti
- Best New Station Wagon - Subaru Legacy Outback
- Best New Van - Dodge Caravan
- Best New Van - Plymouth Voyager
- 1996 Car of the Year - Dodge Caravan
- 1996 Car of the Year - Plymouth Voyager
1995
- Best New Convertible - Volkswagen Cabrio
- Best New Economy Car - Dodge Neon
- Best New Economy Car - Plymouth Neon
- Best New Family Car - Chrysler Cirrus
- Best New Performance Car - Mercedes-Benz E-Class E36
- Best New Prestige Car - BMW 740i
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - Chevrolet Blazer
- Best New Sport Utility Vehicle - GMC Jimmy
- Best New Sports Coupe - Honda del Sol VTEC
- Best New Wagon/Van - Subaru Legacy Station Wagon
- 1995 Car of the Year - Dodge Neon
- 1995 Car of the Year - Plymouth Neon
1994
- Best New Economy Car - Nissan Sentra
- Best New Family Sedan - Honda Accord
- Best New Luxury Car - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Best New Performance Car - Chevrolet Camaro Z28
- Best New Performance Car - Pontiac Trans Am
- Best New Performance Sedan - Volvo 850 Turbo
- Best New Pickup - Chevrolet S-10
- Best New Pickup - GMC Sonoma
- Best New Sports Car - Acura Integra Coupe
- Best New Station Wagon - Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon
- 1994 Car of the Year - Mercedes-Benz C-Class
1993
- Best New Economy Car - Volkswagen Golf
- Best New Family Car - Chrysler LH platform
- Best New Light Truck/Sport Utility - Land Rover Range Rover County LWB
- Best New Luxury Car - Infiniti J30
- Best New Performance Car - Honda Prelude SRV
- Best New Sports Car - Volkswagen Corrado VR6
- Best New Wagon/Van - Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon LE
- 1993 Car of the Year - Chrysler LH platform
1992
- Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck - Suzuki
- Best New Economy Car - Honda Civic LX Sedan
- Best New Family Sedan - Nissan Maxima
- Best New Luxury Sedan - BMW 325i
- Best New Luxury Touring Coupe - Lexus SC 400
- Best New Performance Car - Mazda RX-7
- Best New Sporty Car - Mazda MX-3 Precidia
- Best New Van/Wagon - Dodge Colt
- Best New Van/Wagon - Plymouth Colt
- Best New Van/Wagon - Eagle Summit
- 1992 Car of the Year - BMW 325i
1991
- Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck - Ford Explorer
- Best New Coupe - Nissan NX
- Best New Luxury Sedan - Lexus LS 400
- Best New Sporty/Performance Car - Acura NSX
- Best New Van/Wagon - Toyota Previa
- 1991 Car of the Year - Lexus LS 400
1990
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility - Mazda MPV AWD
- Best New Performance/Sports Car - Nissan 300ZX
- Best New Sedan - Subaru Legacy
- Best New Sports Coupe - Eagle Talon
- Best New Sports Coupe - Plymouth Laser
- 1990 Car of the Year - Nissan 300ZX
1989
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility - Mazda MPV
- Best New Performance Car - Ford Taurus SHO
- 1989 Car of the Year - Ford Taurus SHO
1988
- Best New Domestic Sedan - Lincoln Continental
- Best New Import Sedan - Acura Legend
- Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility - Chrysler Magicwagon
- Best New Sports Car - Toyota MR2 Supercharged
- Best New Sports Sedan/Coupe - Acura Legend Coupe
- 1988 Car of the Year - Lincoln Continental
1987
- Best New Domestic Sedan - Pontiac Bonneville
- Best New Import Sedan - Toyota Camry
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Utility - Nissan Pathfinder
- Best New Sport Sedan/Coupe - Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
- Best New Sports Car - Nissan Pulsar NX SE
- 1987 Car of the Year - Pontiac Bonneville
1986
- Best New Domestic Sedan - Ford Taurus
- Best New Import Sedan - Honda Accord
- Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility - Nissan Multi 4X4
- Best New Sports Car - Mazda RX-7
- Best New Sports Sedan - Saab 9000
- Best New Sports Sedan - Saab 900 Turbo 16
1985
- Best New Domestic Sedan - Volkswagen Golf
- Best New Import Sedan - Volkswagen Jetta
- Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility - Chrysler Magicwagon
- Best New Sports Car - Porsche
External links
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