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February 04, 2020 12:54 PM

Canadian Car, Utility Vehicle of the Year finalists announced

Perry Lefko
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    2020 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year finalists

    The finalists for Canadian Car of the Year are, from top row from left: Mazda3 (Best Small Car in Canada for 2020), Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Best Small Premium Car in Canada for 2020), and Porsche 911 Carrera (Best Premium Sports-Performance Car in Canada for 2020). The finalists for Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year are, bottom row from left: Jaguar I-Pace (Best Premium EV in Canada for 2020), Kia Telluride (Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2020), and Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (Best Pick-up in Canada for 2020).

    2020 Finalists

    FINALISTS FOR CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR:
    Mazda3 (Best Small Car in Canada for 2020)
    Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Best Small Premium Car in Canada for 2020)
    Porsche 911 Carrera (Best Premium Sports-Performance Car in Canada for 2020)

    FINALISTS FOR CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR:  
    Jaguar I-PACE (Best Premium EV in Canada for 2020)
    Kia Telluride (Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2020)
    Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (Best Pick-up in Canada for 2020)

    TORONTO – The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has rounded out its finalists for the 2020 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, and the Jaguar I-Pace has a chance to record an unprecedented back-to-back victory.

    Jaguar's I-PACE already earned a back-to-back victory in the category of Best Premium EV in Canada, having taken home the award for 2019 and 2020. It now has a chance to repeat in the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year category.

    The Mazda3 has already been recognized as Best Small Car in Canada for 2020. The compact sedan is a repeat winner in its category and was AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year in 2004.

     


    PHOTO GALLERY: 2020 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalists

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    Car Of The Year finalist: Mazda3

    Car Of The Year finalist: Mazda3 (Best Small Car in Canada for 2020)

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    Car Of The Year finalist: Mercedes-Benz A-Class

    Car Of The Year finalist: Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Best Small Premium Car in Canada for 2020)

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    Car Of The Year finalist: Porsche 911 Carrera

    Car Of The Year finalist: Porsche 911 Carrera (Best Premium Sports-Performance Car in Canada for 2020)

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    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Jaguar I-Pace

    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Jaguar I-Pace (Best Premium EV in Canada for 2020)

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    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Kia Telluride

    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Kia Telluride (Best Large Utility Vehicle in Canada for 2020)

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    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Ram 1500 EcoDiesel (Best Pick-up in Canada for 2020)

    Car Of The Year finalist: Mazda3
    Car Of The Year finalist: Mercedes-Benz A-Class
    Car Of The Year finalist: Porsche 911 Carrera
    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Jaguar I-Pace
    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Kia Telluride
    Utility Vehicle Of The Year finalist: Ram 1500 EcoDiesel

    "AJAC's Canadian Car of the Year category award winners are those vehicles deemed by our members to be the cars, SUVs, and trucks that are best suited to the realities of driving in Canada," Stephanie Wallcraft, AJAC president, said in a statement.  

    The three finalist cars and utility vehicles were qualified from among the 12 category winners announced on Jan. 16 at the Montreal International Auto Show.

    Results from AJAC journalist member ballots are audited by international accounting firm KPMG and remain under wraps until the moment the envelopes are opened. The winners of the 2020 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year will be announced at the opening ceremonies of the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) Feb. 13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's John Bassett Theatre.

    The CIAS runs from Feb. 14 to Feb. 23.

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