The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has announced the semi-finalists for the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year Awards.

There are four award categories this year. Below are the semi-finalists in each category.

Semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Car of the Year:

• Acura Integra Type S
• Genesis G70
• Genesis G80
• Honda Civic
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Prius

Semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year:

• Chevrolet Trax
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Mazda CX-70
• Nissan Kicks
• Subaru Forester
• Toyota Land Cruiser

Semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Electric Car of the Year:

• BMW i4
• Fiat 500e
• Hyundai Ioniq 6
• Lucid Air
• Toyota Prius Prime

Semi-finalists for 2025 Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year:

• Cadillac Lyriq
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
• Hyundai Kona Electric
• Kia EV9
• Mazda CX-70 PHEV
• Volvo EX30

All 2025 model year vehicles are eligible for the awads.

“Announcing our semi-finalists is the first big step toward the 2025 Canadian Car of The Year Awards. Whether they take home the top trophy or not, the Canadian Car of the Year voting process makes sure that every one of these finalist vehicles is a standout in their class,” said AJAC president Evan Williams in a news release.

“Our 46 jurors are all AJAC members, some of the top automotive journalists in the country, and they live from Halifax to Vancouver, driving in the same conditions Canadians face every day. That’s what makes the Canadian Car of the Year Awards different: Every vote comes from an expert who has driven the vehicle, 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 list will be whittled down to 12 finalists, which will be announced on Jan. 16 at the Montreal International Auto Show.

The winners in each category will be announced on Feb. 13 at the Canadian International AutoShow.

More information is available at ajac.ca.