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'Canadian Car of the Year' winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada:

Contents
Canadian Car of the Year
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
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Canadian Car of the Year

: 1987 ''Car of the Year'' – Pontiac Bonneville
: 1988 ''Car of the Year'' – Lincoln Continental
: 1989 ''Car of the Year'' – Ford Taurus ''SHO''
: 1990 ''Car of the Year'' – Nissan 300ZX
: 1991 ''Car of the Year'' – Lexus LS 400
: 1992 ''Car of the Year'' – BMW 325i
: 1993 ''Car of the Year'' – Chrysler LH Sedans
: 1994 ''Car of the Year'' – Mercedes-Benz C-Class
: 1995 ''Car of the Year'' – Dodge Neon/Plymouth Neon
: 1996 ''Car of the Year'' – Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
: 1997 ''Car of the Year'' – BMW M3
: 1998 ''Car of the Year'' – Mercedes-Benz ML320
: 1999 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Acura 3.2 TL
: 1999 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Honda Odyssey
: 2000 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Ford Focus
: 2000 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Nissan Xterra
: 2001 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Chrysler PT Cruiser
: 2001 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Mazda Tribute
: 2002 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Nissan Altima
: 2002 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Jeep Liberty
: 2003 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Nissan 350Z
: 2003 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Nissan Murano
: 2004 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Mazda RX-8
: 2005 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Ford Mustang
: 2005 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Honda Odyssey
: 2006 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Honda Civic
: 2006 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Honda Ridgeline
: 2007 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Toyota Camry Hybrid
: 2007 ''Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year'' – Acura RDX

2007

: ''Best Small Car (under $18k)'' – Honda Fit LX
: ''Best Small Car (over $18k)'' – Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5
: ''Best New Family Car ($22k -$30k)'' – Toyota Camry LE
: ''Best New Family Car (over $30k)'' – Toyota Camry Hybrid
: ''Best Luxury Car (under $50k)'' – Lexus ES350
: ''Best Prestige Car(over $75k)'' – Audi S8
: ''Best Sports/Performance Car (under $50k)'' – Mazdaspeed3
: ''Best Sports/Performance Car (over $50k)'' – BMW 3 Series Coupé
: ''Best Convertible Car'' – Volkswagen EOS 2.0T
: ''Best SUV/CUV (under $35k)'' – Toyota RAV4 - V6 Sport
: ''Best SUV/CUV ($35k-$60k)'' – Acura RDX Technology Package
: ''Best SUV/CUV (over $60k)'' – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
: ''Best Pick-up'' – Chevrolet Avalanche

2006

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Honda Civic Sedan
: ''Best New Family Car (under $35,000)'' – Hyundai Sonata GLS
: ''Best New Family Car (over $35,000)'' – Hyundai Azera
: ''Best New Luxury / Prestige Car'' – BMW 5 Series Touring
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – BMW 3 Series
: ''Best New Sport Car'' – Honda Civic Si Coupe
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Mercedes-Benz M-Class
: ''Best New Pick-up'' – Honda Ridgeline
: ''Best New Multipurpose Family Vehicle'' – Mazda Mazda5
: ''Best New Modern Muscle Car'' – Dodge Magnum SRT-8
: ''Most Coveted Vehicle'' – Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06

2005

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Kia Spectra ''Sedan''
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Mazda Mazda6 ''Sport''
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Chrysler 300C
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – BMW X3 ''3.0i''
: ''Best New Crossover'' – Hyundai Tucson
: ''Best New Sport Compact'' – Volvo S40
: ''Best New Sports / Performance Car'' – Ford Mustang
: ''Best New Minivan'' – Honda Odyssey
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Mazda Mazda6 ''Sport Wagon''
: ''Best New Pick-up'' – Toyota Tacoma
: ''Best New Convertible'' – Mercedes-Benz SLK350
: ''Best New Alternative Power'' – Honda Accord Hybrid

2004

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Mazda Mazda3
: ''Best New Family Vehicle'' – Mazda Mazda6
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – BMW 5-Series
: ''Best New Minivan'' – Toyota Sienna
: ''Best New MPV / Crossover Vehicle'' – Infiniti FX45
: ''Best New Pick-up Truck'' – Ford F-150
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Subaru Forester ''2.5 XT''
: ''Best New Sports / Performance Vehicle'' – Mazda RX-8
: ''Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000)'' – Infiniti G35 ''Coupe''
: ''Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000)'' – Mazda Mazda3 ''Sport''

2003

: ''Best Economy Car'' – Mitsubishi Lancer ''ES''
: ''Best New Design'' – Nissan 350Z
: ''Best New Family Vehicle'' – Honda Accord ''Sedan''
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Mercedes-Benz E-Class
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (over $45,000)'' – Volvo XC90 ''2.5T''
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle (under $45,000)'' – Nissan Murano
: ''Best New Sports and Performance Car'' – Nissan 350Z
: ''Best New Sports Coupe (over $35,000)'' – Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG
: ''Best New Sports Coupe (under $35,000)'' – Mazdaspeed Protegé
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Pontiac Vibe
: ''Best New Technology'' – General Motors MagneRide System
: 2003 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Nissan 350Z
: 2003 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Nissan Murano

2002

: ''Best New Design'' – Nissan Altima
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Mazda Protegé
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Nissan Altima
: ''Best New Minivan'' – Honda Odyssey
: ''Best New Pick-up Truck'' – Chevrolet Avalanche
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – BMW M3
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Jeep Liberty
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Acura RSX
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Mercedes-Benz C320 Wagon
: ''Best New Technology'' – General Motors Quadrasteer Four-Wheel Steering System
: 2002 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Nissan Altima
: 2002 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Jeep Liberty

2001

: ''Best New Compact Sport Utility'' – Mazda Tribute
: ''Best New Design'' – Chrysler PT Cruiser
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Honda Civic ''DX Sedan''
: ''Best New Family Car (over $25,000)'' – Volvo S40
: ''Best New Family Car (under $25,000)'' – Chrysler PT Cruiser
: ''Best New Green Vehicle'' – Honda Insight
: ''Best New Intermediate Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Subaru Outback ''H6 3.0 VDC''
: ''Best New Luxury Coupe or Sedan'' – Mercedes-Benz C240
: ''Best New Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Acura MDX
: ''Best New Minivan'' – Dodge Grand Caravan
: ''Best New Pick-up Truck'' – Dodge Dakota ''Quad Cab''
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – Audi A8 ''L''
: ''Best New Sports and Performance Car'' – Chevrolet Corvette ''Z06''
: ''Best New Sports Coupe (under $30,000)'' – Volkswagen GTI ''1.8T''
: ''Best New Sports Coupe or Sedan (over $30,000)'' – Volvo S60
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Volvo V40
: ''Best New Technology'' – Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System
: 2001 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Chrysler PT Cruiser
: 2001 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Mazda Tribute

2000

: ''Best New Design'' – Audi TT ''Quattro Coupe''
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Ford Focus ''LX''
: ''Best New Family Car (over $25,000)'' – Nissan Maxima ''GXE''
: ''Best New Family Car (under $25,000)'' – Ford Focus ''ZTS''
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Infiniti I30
: ''Best New Luxury Coupe'' – BMW 328Ci
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – Audi A6 ''4.2''
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Nissan Xterra
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Audi TT ''Quattro Coupe''
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Honda Civic ''SiR''
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Ford Focus ''ZX3''
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – Nissan Maxima ''SE''
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Saturn LW2
: ''Best New Technology'' – General Motors night vision
: 2000 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Ford Focus
: 2000 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Nissan Xterra

1999

: ''Best New Design'' – Volkswagen New Beetle
: ''Best New Family Car (over $25,000)'' – Oldsmobile Intrigue ''3.5''
: ''Best New Family Car (under $25,000)'' – Mazda Protegé ''ES''
: ''Best New Luxury Sedan'' – BMW 3-Series ''328i''
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Chevrolet Corvette ''Hardtop''
: ''Best New Pickup'' – GMC Sierra
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – Volvo S80 ''T6''
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Jeep Grand Cherokee
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Volkswagen New Beetle
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – Acura 3.2 TL
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Volkswagen Passat
: ''Best New Technology'' – Land Rover Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE)
: ''Best New Van'' – Honda Odyssey
: 1999 ''Canadian Car of the Year'' – Acura TL ''3.2''
: 1999 ''Canadian Truck of the Year'' – Honda Odyssey

1998

: ''Best New Design'' – Porsche Boxster
: ''Best New Family Sedan'' – Volkswagen Passat
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Mazda Millenia
: ''Best New Luxury Coupe'' – Mercedes-Benz CLK320
: ''Best New Luxury Sedan'' – Audi A6
: ''Best New Pickup'' – Mazda B-Series
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Mercedes-Benz ML320
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Porsche Boxster
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Acura Integra ''Type R''
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – Audi A4 ''1.8T''
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Volvo V70
: ''Best New Van'' – Toyota Sienna
: 1998 ''Car of the Year'' – Mercedes-Benz ML320

1997

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Ford Escort ''Sedan''
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Acura EL ''1.6''
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Cadillac Catera
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – BMW M3
: ''Best New Pickup'' – Ford F-150
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – Mercedes-Benz E420
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Ford Expedition
: ''Best New Sports Coupe/Convertible'' – Hyundai Tiburon
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Ford Escort ''Wagon''
: ''Best New Van'' – Chevrolet Venture
: 1997 ''Car of the Year'' – BMW M3

1996

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Honda Civic
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Ford Taurus
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Infiniti I30
: ''Best New Pickup'' – Dodge Ram ''Extended Cab''
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – Mercedes-Benz E320
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Chevrolet Tahoe
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – GMC Yukon
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – BMW 318ti
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Subaru Legacy ''Outback''
: ''Best New Van'' – Dodge Caravan
: ''Best New Van'' – Plymouth Voyager
: 1996 ''Car of the Year'' – Dodge Caravan
: 1996 ''Car of the Year'' – Plymouth Voyager

1995

: ''Best New Convertible'' – Volkswagen Cabrio
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Dodge Neon
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Plymouth Neon
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Chrysler Cirrus
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Mercedes-Benz E-Class ''E36''
: ''Best New Prestige Car'' – BMW 740i
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – Chevrolet Blazer
: ''Best New Sport Utility Vehicle'' – GMC Jimmy
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Honda del Sol ''VTEC''
: ''Best New Wagon/Van'' – Subaru Legacy ''Station Wagon''
: 1995 ''Car of the Year'' – Dodge Neon
: 1995 ''Car of the Year'' – Plymouth Neon

1994

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Nissan Sentra
: ''Best New Family Sedan'' – Honda Accord
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Mercedes-Benz C-Class
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Chevrolet Camaro ''Z28''
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Pontiac Trans Am
: ''Best New Performance Sedan'' – Volvo 850 ''Turbo''
: ''Best New Pickup'' – Chevrolet S-10
: ''Best New Pickup'' – GMC Sonoma
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Acura Integra ''Coupe''
: ''Best New Station Wagon'' – Volvo 850 ''Turbo Wagon''
: 1994 ''Car of the Year'' – Mercedes-Benz C-Class

1993

: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Volkswagen Golf
: ''Best New Family Car'' – Chrysler LH platform
: ''Best New Light Truck/Sport Utility'' – Land Rover Range Rover ''County LWB''
: ''Best New Luxury Car'' – Infiniti J30
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Honda Prelude ''SRV''
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Volkswagen Corrado ''VR6''
: ''Best New Wagon/Van'' – Subaru Legacy ''Touring Wagon LE''
: 1993 ''Car of the Year'' – Chrysler LH platform

1992

: ''Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck'' – Suzuki
: ''Best New Economy Car'' – Honda Civic ''LX Sedan''
: ''Best New Family Sedan'' – Nissan Maxima
: ''Best New Luxury Sedan'' – BMW 325i
: ''Best New Luxury Touring Coupe'' – Lexus SC 400
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Mazda RX-7
: ''Best New Sporty Car'' – Mazda MX-3 ''Precidia''
: ''Best New Van/Wagon'' – Dodge Colt
: ''Best New Van/Wagon'' – Plymouth Colt
: ''Best New Van/Wagon'' – Eagle Summit
: 1992 ''Car of the Year'' – BMW 325i

1991

: ''Best New 4x4/Sport Utility/Light Truck'' – Ford Explorer
: ''Best New Coupe'' – Nissan NX
: ''Best New Luxury Sedan'' – Lexus LS 400
: ''Best New Sporty/Performance Car'' – Acura NSX
: ''Best New Van/Wagon'' – Toyota Previa
: 1991 ''Car of the Year'' – Lexus LS 400

1990

: ''Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility'' – Mazda MPV ''AWD''
: ''Best New Performance/Sports Car'' – Nissan 300ZX
: ''Best New Sedan'' – Subaru Legacy
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Eagle Talon
: ''Best New Sports Coupe'' – Plymouth Laser
: 1990 ''Car of the Year'' – Nissan 300ZX

1989

: ''Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility'' – Mazda MPV
: ''Best New Performance Car'' – Ford Taurus ''SHO''
: 1989 ''Car of the Year'' – Ford Taurus ''SHO''

1988

: ''Best New Domestic Sedan'' – Lincoln Continental
: ''Best New Import Sedan'' – Acura Legend
: ''Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility'' – Chrysler Magicwagon
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Toyota MR2 ''Supercharged''
: ''Best New Sports Sedan/Coupe'' – Acura Legend ''Coupe''
: 1988 ''Car of the Year'' – Lincoln Continental

1987

: ''Best New Domestic Sedan'' – Pontiac Bonneville
: ''Best New Import Sedan'' – Toyota Camry
: ''Best New Light Truck/Van/Utility'' – Nissan Pathfinder
: ''Best New Sport Sedan/Coupe'' – Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Nissan Pulsar NX ''SE''
: 1987 ''Car of the Year'' – Pontiac Bonneville

1986

: ''Best New Domestic Sedan'' – Ford Taurus
: ''Best New Import Sedan'' – Honda Accord
: ''Best New Light Truck/Van/Sport Utility'' – Nissan Multi ''4X4''
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Mazda RX-7
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – Saab 9000
: ''Best New Sports Sedan'' – Saab 900 ''Turbo 16''

1985

: ''Best New Domestic Sedan'' – Volkswagen Golf
: ''Best New Import Sedan'' – Volkswagen Jetta
: ''Best New Light Truck/Van /Utility'' – Chrysler Magicwagon
: ''Best New Sports Car'' – Porsche

External links

★ http://www.ajac.ca/english/ccoty/manufacturer_winners.asp?lang=1