Ford Taurus
Mazda3
VW Golf TDI Wagon
Lexus RX450h
Audi A5 Cabriolet
VW Golf GTI
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON — Category winners were announced on Friday, October 30 during a press conference held at the Niagara District Airport, where 51 new vehicles were scrutinized over three days by automotive journalists from across the country.
Here are the eligible vehicles and winners in each category. Of special note: Mazda has emerged as a leader in the small-car market; diesels won three of 12 categories; and Porsche’s new Panamera sedan made a number of the ‘dream car’ lists.
Overall Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be announced next February at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
SMALL CAR (under $21k)
Hyundai Elantra Touring
Kia Forte Koup
Mazda3
Winner: Mazda3
SMALL CAR (OVER $21K)
Kia Forte
Kia Soul
Mazda3 Sport
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Nissan Cube
Winner: Mazda3 Sport
FAMILY CAR (UNDER $30K)
Subaru Legacy Sedan
Volkswagen Golf TDI Wagon
Winner: Volkswagen Golf TDI Wagon
FAMILY CAR (OVER $30K)
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Winner: Ford Taurus
LUXURY CAR (OVER $50K)
BMW 335d Sedan
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Winner: BMW 335d Sedan
PRESTIGE (OVER $75K)
Audi R8 5.2 FSI (V10)
BMW 750i Sedan
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
Porsche Panamera Turbo
Winner: Porsche Panamera Turbo
SPORTS / PERFORMANCE (UNDER $50K)
Ford Taurus SHO
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Mazdaspeed3
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
Winner: Volkswagen GTI
SPORTS / PERFORMANCE (OVER $50K)
Audi S4 quattro
Jaguar XFR
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
Winner: Audi S4 quattro
CONVERTIBLES
Audi A5 Cabriolet
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Lexus IS 350C
Winner: Audi A5 Cabriolet
SUV / CUV (UNDER $35K)
Toyota Venza
Winner: Subaru Outback
SUV / CUV ($35K-$60K)
Acura ZDX
Audi Q5
GMC Terrain
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC
Lexus RX350
Volvo XC60
Winner: VW Touareg TDI
SUV / CUV (OVER $60K)
Audi Q7 TDI
Lincoln MKT
Lexus RX450h
Winner: Lexus RX 450h
