2024 Canadian Car of the Year finalists announced ahead of Toronto AutoShow

Acura, Honda, Toyota, Genesis, Mazda and Kia have vehicles vying for top spots in four different categories

Acura Integra Type S
The Acura Integra Type S is a finalist for the 2024 Canadian Car of the Year Award. – Acura Canada photo

The top three finalists in each of four categories of the 2024 Canadian Car of the Year Awards have been announced.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada released the list Jan. 18.

The categories and finalists in each are as follows:

2024 Canadian Car of the Year:

  • Acura Integra Type S
  • Honda Accord
  • Toyota Prius

2024 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year:

  • Genesis GV70
  • Mazda CX-90
  • Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Canadian Electric Car of the Year:

  • Genesis Electrified G80
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • Toyota Prius Prime

2024 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year:

  • Genesis Electrified GV70
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5
  • Kia EV9

The top three in each category is based on 600 ballots from AJAC journalists across Canada.

“Our 48 jurors are AJAC members, some of the top automotive journalists in the country, and are located from Halifax to Vancouver,” said AJAC president Evan Williams, in a news release. “They drive every vehicle they vote on in real-world conditions, the same conditions you face every day living in Canada. It’s the only awards program in the country that can say that, and it’s something we’re extremely proud of. We believe it shows Canadian drivers they can be confident in our results and in the Canadian Car of the Year program.”

The winners will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto.

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