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Meet AJAC’s 2027 Semi-Finalists

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has unveiled the 28 semi-finalists for the 2027 Canadian Car of the Year Award. The finalists, who will make up AJAC’s 10 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2027, will be announced on January 14, 2027, during Media Day at the Montreal Auto Show. Visitors will then have the opportunity to see them up close throughout the show.

AJAC Unveils the 2027 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Semi-Finalists

The 2027 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Semi-Finalists

The five semi-finalists for Canadian Car of the Year are:

  • Honda Civic
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
  • Kia EV4
  • Kia K4
  • Nissan Sentra

The five semi-finalists for Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year are:

  • Hyundai Palisade
  • Jeep Cherokee
  • Kia EV3
  • Kia EV5
  • Toyota RAV4

The seven semi-finalists for Canadian Luxury Car of the Year are:

  • Acura Integra Type S
  • Genesis G80
  • Genesis G90
  • Lexus ES
  • Lucid Air
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
  • Porsche 911 Carrera/Targa

The six semi-finalists for Canadian Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year are:

  • BMW iX3
  • Genesis GV60 Magma
  • Infiniti QX65
  • Lexus NX
  • Porsche Cayenne Electric
  • Volvo EX60

The five semi-finalists for Canadian Truck of the Year are:

  • Ford F-150
  • Ford Maverick
  • RAM 1500
  • Toyota Tacoma
  • Toyota Tundra

To learn more, view the The 2027 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Semi-Finalists.