Canadian Car of the Year winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada:
Canadian Car of the Year
- 1987 Car of the Year Pontiac Bonneville
- 1988 Car of the Year Lincoln Continental
- 1989 Car of the Year Ford Taurus SHO
- 1990 Car of the Year Nissan 300ZX
- 1991 Car of the Year Lexus LS 400
- 1992 Car of the Year BMW 325i
- 1993 Car of the Year Chrysler LH Sedans
- 1994 Car of the Year Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- 1995 Car of the Year Dodge Neon/Plymouth Neon
- 1996 Car of the Year Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
- 1997 Car of the Year BMW M3
- 1998 Car of the Year Mercedes-Benz ML320
- 1999 Canadian Car of the Year Acura 3.2 TL
- 1999 Canadian Truck of the Year Honda Odyssey
- 2000 Canadian Car of the Year Ford Focus
- 2000 Canadian Truck of the Year Nissan Xterra
- 2001 Canadian Car of the Year Chrysler PT Cruiser
- 2001 Canadian Truck of the Year Mazda Tribute
- 2002 Canadian Car of the Year Nissan Altima
- 2002 Canadian Truck of the Year Jeep Liberty
- 2003 Canadian Car of the Year Nissan 350Z
- 2003 Canadian Truck of the Year Nissan Murano
- 2004 Canadian Car of the Year Mazda RX-8
- 2005 Canadian Car of the Year Ford Mustang
- 2005 Canadian Truck of the Year Honda Odyssey
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
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
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 & 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
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
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 & 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
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
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
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
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 SC400
- 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
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