The Canadian Association of Automotive Journalists AJAC has presented the 2022 Canadian Car of the Year Awards. The best car was won by the Honda Civic Civic, while the Hyundai Tucson Tucson was awarded best utility vehicle.
Among the best cars, Civic made the finals along with the Genesis G70 and Mazda MX-5, while Tucson won over the Genesis GV70 and Toyota Corolla Cross Corolla Cross. In the past, the Annual Cwind Car of canada was announced at the Canadian International Motor Show in February, but when this year's auto show was cancelled due to the restrictions of the epidemic, the annual Cyun Car awards were held online.
AJAC explained that the vote for Canada's annual Storm Car was cast by members of AJAC's car line media. There are over 250 models to choose from this year, but each car must be tested and voted on by a certain number of members by December 2021 to be selected. As a result, many models such as the Ford Maverick, which have been delayed due to supply chain impacts, will only have a chance to wait until next year.
The projects of the Annual Cwind Car of Canada include factors such as vehicle performance, energy efficiency, practicality, value, design and functionality. And according to the body form divided into 13 categories, and unified to strive for the best car and the best utility car of the highest honor. The winners for each model were:
Best Small Car: Honda Civic
Best Large Car: Honda Accord
Best Small Utility Vehicle: Toyota Corolla Cross
Best mid-size utility vehicle: Hyundai Tucson
Best Large Utility Vehicle: Kia Sorento
Best Small Luxury Car: Genesis G70
Best Mid-Size Luxury Utility Vehicle: Genesis GV70
Best Large Luxury Utility Vehicle: Genesis GV80
Best performing car: Mazda MX-5
Best OFFROAD: Ford Bronco
Best Small Cargo Card: Hyundai Santa Cruz
Best MPV: Kia Carnival
Best Electric Vehicle: Ford Mustang Mach-E
"Our members represent canada's most diverse automotive experts," said Stephanie Wallcraft, president of AJAC, "and they test these vehicles from the East Coast to the West Coast in the same driving environment as Canadians." Helping Canadian consumers choose the car that best suits their home and lifestyle."