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Canadian Car of the Year Winners (by Year)
| 2013 | |
 CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Honda Accord Sedan |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T |
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Best New City Car |
Ford Focus EV |
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Best New Small Car (under $21,000) |
Mazda3 Skyactiv Sedan |
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Best New Small Car (over $21,000) |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
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Best New Family Car (under $30,000) |
Honda Accord Sedan |
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Best New Family Car (over $30,000) |
Ford Fusion Hybrid |
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Best New Luxury Car |
Cadillac ATS |
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Best New Prestige / Performance Car |
Porsche 911 Carrera S |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
Ford Focus ST |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
Porsche Boxster |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T |
| Best New Technology | General Motors: Front Centre Airbag |
| Best New Design | Porsche 911 Carrera S |
| 2012 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Hyundai Elantra |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel |
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Best New Small Car (under $21,000) |
Hyundai Accent |
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Best New Small Car (over $21,000) |
Hyundai Elantra |
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Best New Family Car (under $30,000) |
Kia Optima LX |
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Best New Family Car (over $30,000) |
Kia Optima Hybrid |
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Best New Luxury Car |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 4MATIC Sedan |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
Hyundai Veloster |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
BMW 1 Series M Coupé |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Dodge Journey |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) |
BMW X3 |
| Best New Technology | General Motors: Voltec Propulsion System |
| Best New Design | Hyundai Veloster |
| 2011 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Chevrolet Cruze |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Ford Edge |
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Best New Small Car (under $21,000) |
Ford Fiesta |
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Best New Small Car (over $21,000) |
Chevrolet Cruze |
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Best New Family Car (under $30,000) |
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel |
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Best New Family Car (over $30,000) |
Buick Regal |
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Best New Luxury Car (over $50,000) |
BMW 5 Series Sedan |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe |
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Best New Minivan |
Toyota Sienna |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Hyundai Tucson |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $50,000) |
Ford Edge |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $50,000) |
Volkswagen Touareg |
| Best New Technology | Ford's Rear Inflatable Seat Belts |
| Best New Design | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
| 2010 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Volkswagen Golf GTI |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Subaru Outback |
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Best New Small Car
(under $21,000) |
Mazda3 |
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Best New Small Car
(over $21,000) |
Mazda3 Sport |
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Best New Family Car
(under $30,000) |
Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI |
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Best New Family Car
(over $30,000) |
Ford Taurus |
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Best New Luxury Car
(over $50,000) |
BMW 335d Sedan |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Porsche Panamera |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
Volkswagen Golf GTI |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
Audi S4 |
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Best New Convertible |
Audi A5 Cabriolet |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Subaru Outback |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) |
Lexus RX450h |
| Best New Technology | Audi Drive Select |
| Best New Green Technology | Ford Next Generation Hybrid System and Smartgauge |
| Best New Design | BMW 335d Sedan |
| 2009 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Hyundai Genesis |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Ford Flex |
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Best New Small Car
(under $18,000) |
Toyota Corolla |
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Best New Small Car
(over $18,000) |
Pontiac Vibe |
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Best New Family Car
($22,000-$30,000) |
Mazda6 |
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Best New Family Car
(over $30,000) |
Volkswagen Passat CC |
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Best New Luxury Car
(under $50,000) |
Hyundai Genesis |
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Best New Luxury Car
(over $50,000) |
Audi A4 |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Mercedes CL 550 and Mercedes SL 63 AMG (tie) |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
BMW 135i Coupe |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
Lexus IS F |
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Best New Convertible |
Audi TTS |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Subaru Forester |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Ford Flex |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class BlueTEC |
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Best New Pick-up Truck |
Dodge Ram |
| Best New Technology | Mitsubishi Super-All-Wheel Control |
| Best New Green Technology | General Motors 2-Mode Hybrid Powertrain |
| Best New Design | Honda Fit |
| 2008 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Audi R8 |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Chevrolet Silverado |
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Best New Small Car |
Saturn Astra |
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Best New Family Car |
Honda Accord EX Sedan |
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Best New Luxury Car |
Mercedes-Benz C Class |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Audi R8 |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
MINI Cooper S |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
Audi S5 |
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Best New Convertible |
BMW 335i Cabriolet |
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Best New Minivan |
Hyundai Entourage |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Nissan Rogue |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Saturn Vue |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) |
Buick Enclave |
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Best New Pick-up Truck |
Chevrolet Silverado |
| Best New Technology | Ford Sync |
| Best New Design | Audi R8 |
| 2007 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Toyota Camry Hybrid |
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CANADIAN UTILITY VEHICLE OF THE YEAR |
Acura RDX Technology Package |
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Best New Small Car (under $18,000) |
Honda FIT LX |
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Best New Small Car (over $18,000) |
Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 |
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Best New Family Car ($22,000 - $30,000) |
Toyota Camry LE |
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Best New Family Car (over $30,000) |
Toyota Camry Hybrid |
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Best New Luxury Car (under $50,000) |
Lexus ES 350 |
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Best New Prestige Car |
Audi S8 |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (under $50,000) |
Mazdaspeed3 |
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Best New Sports / Performance Car (over $50,000) |
BMW 3-Series Coupé |
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Best New Convertible |
Volkswagen EOS 2.0T |
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Best New SUV / CUV (under $35,000) |
Toyota RAV4 - V6 Sport |
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Best New SUV / CUV ($35,000 - $60,000) |
Acura RDX Technology Package |
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Best New SUV / CUV (over $60,000) |
Mercedes-Benz GL Class |
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Best New Pick-up Truck |
Chevrolet Avalanche |
| Best New Technology | Mercedes-Benz Bluetec |
| Best New Design | Saturn Sky Red Line |
| 2006 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR |
Honda Civic Sedan |
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CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR |
Honda Ridgeline |
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Best New Economy Car |
Honda Civic Sedan |
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Best New Family Car (under $35,000) |
Hyundai Sonata GLS |
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Best New Family Car (over $35,000) |
Hyundai Azera |
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Best New Luxury/Prestige Car |
BMW 5 Series Touring |
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Best New Sports Sedan |
BMW 3 Series |
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Best New Sports Car |
Honda Civic Si Coupe |
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Best New Sport Utility Vehicle |
Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
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Best New Pick-up |
Honda Ridgeline |
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Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle |
Mazda5 |
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Best New Modern Muscle Car |
Dodge Magnum SRT8 |
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Best New Alternative Power |
Honda Civic Hybrid |
| Best New Technology | Lexus IS 350 |
| Best New Design | Pontiac Solstice |
| 2005 | |
| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | Ford Mustang |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | Honda Odyssey |
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Best New Economy Car |
Kia Spectra Sedan LX |
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Best New Family Car |
Mazda6 Sport |
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Best New Luxury Car |
Chrysler 300C |
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Best New Sport Utility Vehicle |
BMW X3 3.0i |
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Best New Crossover Vehicle |
Hyundai Tucson |
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Best New Sports Compact |
Volvo S40 |
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Best New Sports/Performance
Car |
Ford Mustang |
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Best New Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
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Best New Station Wagon |
Mazda6 Sport Wagon |
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Best New Pick-up |
Toyota Tacoma |
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Best New Convertible |
Mercedes-Benz SLK |
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Best New Alternative Power |
Honda Accord Hybrid |
| Best New Technology | Honda Accord Hybrid |
| Best New Design | Ford Mustang |
| 2004 | |
| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | Mazda3 |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | Ford F-150 |
| Best New Technology | BMW 5 Series |
| Best New Design | Chrysler Crossfire |
| Best New Luxury Car | BMW 5 Series |
| Best New Pick-Up | Ford F-150 |
| Best New MPV / Crossover vehicle | Infiniti FX45 |
| Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) | Infiniti G35 coupe |
| Best New Economy Car | Mazda3 |
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Best New Family Vehicle | Mazda6 |
| Best New Sports / Performance Vehicle | Mazda RX-8 |
| Best New Sport Coupe (under $35,000) | Mazda3 Sport |
| Best New Sport Utility Vehicle | Subaru Forester 2.5 XT |
| Best New Minivan | Toyota Sienna |
| 2003 | |
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CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | Nissan 350Z |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | Nissan Murano |
| Best New Technology | MagneRide System |
| Best New Design | Nissan 350Z |
| Best New Station Wagon | Pontiac Vibe |
| Best New Family Vehicle | Accord Sedan |
| Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000) | Speed Protégé |
| Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000) | Mercedes-Benz C-32 AMG |
| Best New Luxury Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Best New Economy Car | Mitsubishi Lancer ES |
| Best New Sports & Performance Car | Nissan 350Z |
| Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (under $45,000) | Nissan Murano |
| Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (over $45,000) | Volvo XC 90 2.5T |
| 2002 |
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| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | Nissan Altima |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | Jeep Liberty |
| Best New Technology | GM Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System |
| Best New Design | Nissan Altima |
| Best New Sports Coupe | Acura RSX |
| Best New Prestige Car | BMW M3 |
| Best New Sport Utility Vehicle | Jeep Liberty |
| Best New Pick-Up Truck | Chevrolet Avalanche |
| Best New Minivan | Honda Odyssey |
| Best New Economy Car | Protégé ES |
| Best New Station Wagon | C320 Wagon |
| Best New Family Car | Nissan Altima |
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| 2001 |
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| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | PT Cruiser |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | Tribute |
| Best New Technology | Honda Insight Integrated Motor System |
| Best New Design | PT Cruiser |
| Best New Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle | Acura MDX |
| Best New Prestige Car | Audi A8 L |
| Best New Family Car (Under $25,000) | PT Cruiser |
| Best New Minivan | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Best New Pick-Up | Dodge Dakota Quad Cab |
| Best New Sports & Performance Car | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 |
| Best New Economy Car | Honda Civic DX Sedan |
| Best New Green Vehicle | Honda Insight |
| Best New Compact Sport Utility | Tribute |
| Best New Luxury Coupe or Sedan | Mercedes-Benz C240 |
| Best New Intermediate Sport Utility Vehicle | Subaru Outback H6 – 3.0 VDC |
| Best new Sports Coupe (under $30,000) | Volkswagen GT1 1.8T |
| Best New Family Car (over $25,000) | Volvo S40 |
| Best New Sports Coupe or Sedan (over $30,000) | Volvo S60 |
| Best New Station Wagon | Volvo V40 |
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| 2000 |
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| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | FORD FOCUS |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | NISSAN XTERRA |
| Best New Economy Car | Ford Focus LX |
| Best New Family Car (under $25,000) | Ford Focus ZTS |
| Best New Family Car (over $25,000) | Nissan Maxima GXE |
| Best New Luxury Car | Infiniti I30 |
| Best New Prestige Car | Audi A6 4.2 |
| Best New Sports Car | Audi TT Quattro Coupe |
| Best New Sports Coupe | TIE WIN: Honda Civic SiR AND Ford Focus ZX3 |
| Best New Luxury Coupe | BMW 328 Ci |
| Best New Sports Sedan | Nissan Maxima SE |
| Best New Station Wagon | Saturn LW2 |
| Best New Sport Utility | Nissan Xterra |
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| 1999 |
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| CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR | ACURA 3.2 TL |
| CANADIAN TRUCK OF THE YEAR | HONDA ODYSSEY |
| Best New Family Sedan (under $25k) | Mazda Protégé |
| Best New Family Sedan (over $25k) | Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5 |
| Best New Luxury Sedan | BMW 328 i |
| Best New Prestige Car | Volvo S80 T6 |
| Best New Sports Sedan | Acura 3.2 TL |
| Best New Sports Coupe | Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Best New Performance Car | Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop |
| Best New Station Wagon | Volkswagen Passat |
| Best New Van | Honda Odyssey |
| Best New Sport Utility | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Best New Pickup | GMC Sierra |
| Best New Design | Volkswagen New Beetle |
| Best New Technology | Land Rover's Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE) System |
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| 1998 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 |
| Best New Family Sedan | Volkswagen Passat |
| Best New Luxury Sedan | Audi A6 |
| Best New Luxury Coupe | Mercedes-Benz CLK320 |
| Best New Sports Sedan | Audi A4 1.8T |
| Best New Sports Coupe | Acura Integra Type R |
| Best New Sports Car | Porsche Boxster |
| Best New Wagon | Volvo V-70 |
| Best New Van | Toyota Sienna |
| Best New Sport Utility | Mercedes-Benz ML 320 |
| Best New Pickup | Mazda B-Series |
| Best New Design Award | Porsche Boxster |
| Best New Technology Award | Goodyear Extended Mobility (EMT) Tire |
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| 1997 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | BMW M3 |
| Best New Economy Car | Ford Escort Sedan |
| Best New Family Car | Acura 1.6 EL |
| Best New Luxury Car | Cadillac Catera Sedan |
| Best New Prestige Car | Mercedes-Benz E420 |
| Best New Performance Car | BMW M3 |
| Best New Sports Coupe / Convertible | Hyundai Tiburon |
| Best New Wagon | Ford Escort Wagon |
| Best New Van | Chevrolet Venture Minivan |
| Best New Sport Utility | Ford Expedition |
| Best New Pick-up | Ford F-150 |
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| 1996 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyageur Minivans |
| Best New Economy Car | Honda Civic |
| Best New Family Car | Ford Taurus |
| Best New Luxury Car | Infiniti I30 |
| Best New Prestige Car | Mercedes-Benz E320 |
| Best New Performance Car | Mercedes-Benz C-36 |
| Best New Sports Coupe | BMW 318ti |
| Best New Wagon | Subaru Legacy Outback |
| Best New Van | Dodge Grand Caravan/Plymouth Grand Voyageur |
| Best New Sport Utility | Chevrolet Tahoe/ GMC Yukon |
| Best New Pick-up | Dodge Ram Extended Cab |
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| 1995 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | DODGE/PLYMOUTH NEON |
| Best New Economy Car | Dodge/Plymouth Neon |
| Best New Family Car | Chrysler Cirrus |
| Best New Luxury Car | Mazda Millenia |
| Best New Prestige Car | BMW 740i |
| Best New Sports Coupe | Honda del Sol VTEC |
| Best New Wagon / Van | Subaru Legacy Station Wagon |
| Best New Sport Utility | Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy |
| Best New Convertible | VW Golf Cabrio |
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| 1994 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS PLATFORM |
| Best New Economy Car | Nissan Sentra Coupe |
| Best New Family Sedan | Honda Accord Sedan |
| Best New Performance Sedan | Volvo 850 Turbo Sedan |
| Best New Luxury Car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Best New Sports Car | Acura Integra Sport Coupe |
| Best New Wagon / Van | Volvo 850 Turbo Wagon |
| Best New Pick-up | Chevrolet S10-GMC Sonoma |
| Best New Performance Car | Chevrolet Camaro Z28/Pontiac Firebird Trans Am |
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| 1993 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR |
CHRYSLER LH SEDANS (Eagle Vision, Concorde, Intrepid) |
| Best New Economy Car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Best New Family Car | Chrysler LH Sedans |
| Best New Luxury Car | Nissan Infiniti J30 |
| Best New Sports Car | Volkswagen Corrado VR6 |
| Best New Van/Wagon | Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon LE |
| Best New Light Truck/Sport Utility | Land Rover Range Rover County LWB |
| Best New Performance Car | Honda Prelude SRV |
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| 1992 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | BMW 325i |
| Best New Economy Car | Honda Civic LX Sedan |
| Best New Family Sedan | Nissan Maxima SE |
| Best New Luxury Sedan | BMW 325i |
| Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck | Suzuki Sidekick |
| Best New Van/Wagon | Dodge/Plymouth Colt/Eagle Summit |
| Best New Luxury Touring Coupe | Lexus SC400 |
| Best New Sporty Car | Mazda MX-3 Precidia |
| Best New Performance Car | Mazda RX-7 |
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| MODEL YEAR 1991 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Lexus LS400 |
| Best New Family Sedan | Subaru Legacy Turbo |
| Best New Luxury Sedan | Lexus LS400 |
| Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck | Ford Explorer |
| Best New Van/Wagon | Toyota Previa |
| Best New Coupe | Nissan NX |
| Best New Sporty/Performance Car | Acura NSX |
| Best Vehicle Built in Canada (World of Wheels Award) | Toyota Corolla |
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| MODEL YEAR 1990 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Nissan 300ZX / 300ZX Turbo |
| Best New Sedan | Subaru Legacy |
| Best New Sports Coupe | Eagle Talon/Plymouth Laser |
| Best New Performance / Sports Car | Nissan 300ZX / 300ZX Turbo |
| Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility | Mazda MPV AWD |
| Best Vehicle Built in Canada (World of Wheels Award) | Toyota Corolla |
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| MODEL YEAR 1989 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Ford Taurus SHO |
| Best New Sedan | Nissan Maxima |
| Best New Coupe / Sports Coupe | Nissan 240 SX |
| Best New Performance Car | Ford Taurus SHO |
| Best New Light Truck / Van / Utility | Mazda MPV |
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| MODEL YEAR 1988 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Lincoln Continental |
| Best New Domestic Sedan | Lincoln Continental |
| Best New Import Sedan | Acura Legend |
| Best New Sports Sedan / Coupe | Acura Legend Coupe |
| Best New Sports Car | Toyota MR2 Supercharged |
| Best New Light Truck /Van / Utility | Chrysler Magicwagon |
| Best Vehicle Built in Canada (World of Wheels Award) | Eagle Premier |
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| MODEL YEAR 1987 |
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| OVERALL CAR of the YEAR | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Best New Domestic Sedan | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Best New Import Sedan | Toyota Camry |
| Best New Sports Sedan / Coupe | Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe |
| Best New Sports Car | Nissan Pulsar NX SE |
| Best New Light Truck /Van / Utility | Nissan Pathfinder |
| Best Vehicle Built in Canada (World of Wheels Award) | Honda Accord |
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| MODEL YEAR 1986 |
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| Best New Domestic Sedan | Ford Taurus |
| Best New Import Sedan | Honda Accord |
| Best New Sports Sedan | Saab 9000 |
| Best New Sports Car | Mazda RX-7 |
| Best New Light Truck /Van / Utility | Nissan Multi 4 x 4 |
| Best Vehicle Built in Canada (World of Wheels Award) | Ford Tempo |
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| MODEL YEAR 1985 |
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| Best New Domestic Sedan | Volkswagen Golf (U.S. built) |
| Best New Import Sedan | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Best New Sports Sedan | Saab 900 Turbo 16 |
| Best New Sports Car | Porsche 944 |
| Best New Light Truck /Van / Utility | Chrysler Magicwagon |
| Best Diesel | AMC / Renault 2.1 L Turbo |
