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Encyclopedia > Canadian Car of the Year

Canadian Car of the Year winners, as chosen by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada: The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is an association of professional journalists, writers and photographers whose focus is the automobile and the automotive industry in Canada. ...

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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 Honda Fit
2007 Canadian Truck of the Year Chevrolet Avalanche

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Lincoln Continental is a model name that has been used several times by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company for a line of luxury cars. ... The Ford Taurus was a mid-size front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ... The Dodge/Plymouth Neon (also called the Chrysler Neon outside of America) was a compact car built from 1994 (as a 1995 model year vehicle) through 2005 by DaimlerChryslers Dodge and Plymouth brands. ... The Neon (also called SX 2. ... The Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager, Krill mobile were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Acura TL is a compact executive car from Hondas luxury Acura marque. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ... The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro-styled station wagon built by Chrysler, a marque of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ... The Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the bloodline that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Jeep vehicles ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. ... Ford other Ford Mustang models, see Ford Mustang Variants The Ford Mustang is an American automobile, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback automobile produced by Honda of Japan, first introduced in June 2001. ... The Chevrolet Avalanche is Chevrolets top-of-the-line sport utility vehicle. ...

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

The Honda Fit is a five-door hatchback automobile produced by Honda of Japan, first introduced in June 2001. ... VW Golf Mk. ... The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA, as well as Altona, Victoria, Australia, and in Japan. ... 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of Toyotas popular Camry sedan, introduced for the 2007 model year in May 2006. ... The Lexus ES series is a family of mid-size luxury sedans produced by the Lexus division of Toyota since 1989. ... The Audi A8 is Audis luxury car flagship. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact luxury sports sedans manufactured by BMW since May 1975. ... An electric version of the RAV4, the RAV4 EV, is detailed on its own page. ... The Acura RDX is Acura’s first compact luxury crossover SUV. Originally previewed as the Acura RD-X concept car, the production RDX had its debut at the 2006 New York Auto Show . ... DaimlerChrysler offers a series of full-size luxury crossover SUVs to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand as GL-Class. ... The Chevrolet Avalanche is Chevrolets top-of-the-line sport utility vehicle. ...

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

The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan built by the Hyundai Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Azera is a luxury car introduced for the 2006 model year. ... The BMW 5 Series is a series of midsize luxury automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact luxury sports sedans manufactured by BMW since May 1975. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a 5-door SUV with light off-road capability, first offered in 1997, and built in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... 2006 Mazda5 The Mazda5 is a small (C-class) minivan from Mazda which has been on sales since Summer 2005. ... The Dodge Magnum name has been used on a number of different automobiles. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953. ...

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

The Kia Spectra, or Kia Cerato, is a compact car / small family car produced by the Korean automaker Kia Motors since 2000. ... The Atenza or Mazda6 is a midsize car from the Japanese carmaker Mazda. ... The Chrysler Corporation has used the designation Chrysler 300C to refer to two different vehicles, which are described in separate articles. ... The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by the German automaker BMW. It is based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform. ... The Hyundai Tucson (also called the JM) is a small crossover SUV launched in 2005. ... The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are compact luxury cars / small family cars produced by Volvo Cars. ... Ford other Ford Mustang models, see Ford Mustang Variants The Ford Mustang is an American automobile, originally based on the Ford Falcon compact. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The Atenza or Mazda6 is a midsize car from the Japanese carmaker Mazda. ... The Toyota Hi-Lux is a compact pickup truck built and marketed by the Toyota Motor Corporation. ... The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a luxury roadster built by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. ... The Honda Accord Hybrid is a hybrid car version of the North American Honda Accord. ...

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

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Atenza or Mazda6 is a midsize car from the Japanese carmaker Mazda. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... The Toyota Sienna is a minivan built in the United States for the North American market, and shares its platform and engine with the Toyota Camry. ... Infiniti is Nissans luxury brand in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Taiwan and Korea. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ... The Subaru Forester, released in the US in 1998, is a lightweight, small crossover SUV (or arguably a station wagon) based on the Subaru Impreza platform and drivetrain. ... The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car introduced to North America in the 2003 model year (at the same time as its competitor, the Cadillac CTS), as a replacement for the Infiniti G20 and I35 models. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

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

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car built by Mitsubishi Motors. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section can be improved by converting lengthy lists to text. ... Mercedes E280 CDI Mercedes E280 CDI The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-sized luxury automobile sold by the Mercedes-Benz branch of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV. It is based on the Volvo P2 platform, shared with the Volvo S80 and other larger Volvo cars. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... The Pontiac Vibe is a car produced in Fremont, California, USA by NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc), a shared endeavor between General Motors and Toyota. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder...

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

The Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the bloodline that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... The Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the bloodline that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The Chevrolet Avalanche is Chevrolets top-of-the-line sport utility vehicle. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Jeep vehicles ... The Acura RSX is a car marketed by Acura in the United States and Canada as the replacement for the Acura Integra. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... The Altima is a mid-size car currently being manufactured by the Japanese automaker Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the bloodline that began with the Nissan Bluebird in 1957. ... Categories: Automobile stubs | Jeep vehicles ...

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

The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ... The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro-styled station wagon built by Chrysler, a marque of DaimlerChrysler. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The Volvo S40, V40 and V50 are compact luxury cars / small family cars produced by Volvo Cars. ... The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro-styled station wagon built by Chrysler, a marque of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Honda Insight is a 2-seater hatchback hybrid automobile manufactured by Honda. ... See also the smaller Impreza-based Subaru Outback Sport The first Subaru Legacy Outback was introduced in the United States in 1996. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ... The Acura MDX (Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a midsize SUV built by Honda of Canada Manufacturing Ltd. ... The Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from DaimlerChryslers Dodge brand. ... A rare 2001 Audi A8 L 6. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953. ... VW Golf Mk. ... Volvo S60 is a entry-level luxury car / compact executive car built by Volvo that was first introduced in 2000. ... The S40 sedan (and similar V40 and V50 station wagons) are compact cars sold by Volvo Cars. ... The Honda Insight is a 2-seater hatchback hybrid automobile manufactured by Honda. ... The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro-styled station wagon built by Chrysler, a marque of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Mazda Tribute is a small crossover SUV based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform. ...

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

The Audi TT is a sports car produced by Audi since 1998 in Győr, Hungary. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Infiniti I30 was a mid-sized luxury car sold in North America by Nissans Infiniti division starting in 1996. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... The Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by the German automaker Audi. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ... The Audi TT is a sports car produced by Audi since 1998 in Győr, Hungary. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... Night-vision is seeing in the dark. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ...

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

The Volkswagen New Beetle is a car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle. ... The Oldsmobile Intrigue was a mid-size sedan manufactured from 1998 through 2002 by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors. ... The Mazda 323 (called the Familia in Japan) was a subcompact car produced by Mazda in Japan between 1976 and 2003. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953. ... This redirect page is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... The Volvo S80 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo and introduced in 1999 as a replacement for the aging Volvo 960/S90 sedan. ... The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a midsize SUV made by Jeep, a division of Daimler-Chrysler. ... The Volkswagen New Beetle is a car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle. ... The Acura TL is a compact executive car from Hondas luxury Acura marque. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG, produced in various forms since 1973. ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ... The Acura TL is a compact executive car from Hondas luxury Acura marque. ... The Honda Odyssey is a minivan / large MPV produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. ...

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

The Porsche Boxster is a convertible sports car released in late 1996. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG, produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Mazda Millenia was originally planned as the smaller of two luxury cars for Mazdas luxury brand, Amati. ... The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a class of mid-size luxury rear-wheel drive coupés and convertibles. ... The Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury car / executive car produced by the German automaker Audi. ... 1986 Mazda B2000 extended cab Mazda has sold two entirely different compact pickup trucks under the B-Series name. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Porsche Boxster is a convertible sports car released in late 1996. ... The Acura Integra, sold as a Honda in most of the world, was a small, sporty vehicle sold primarily as a hatchback. ... The Audi A4 is a Compact executive car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1995. ... The Volvo V70 is a full-size station wagon. ... The Toyota Sienna is a minivan built in the United States for the North American market, and shares its platform and engine with the Toyota Camry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

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

The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... Acura EL was a small family sedan by Honda based on the extremely popular Civic sedan, and was available only in Canada. ... The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Rüsselsheim, Germany. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ... The F-Series is a series of full-size pickup trucks from Ford Motor Company sold for over 5 decades. ... Mercedes E280 CDI Mercedes E280 CDI The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-sized luxury automobile sold by the Mercedes-Benz branch of DaimlerChrysler. ... The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. ... The Hyundai Tiburon is a sport compact coupe produced by Hyundai since 1996. ... The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... The Chevrolet Venture was a minivan marketed by General Motors from 1997 to 2005 model years. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ...

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

The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The Ford Taurus was a mid-size front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... The Infiniti I30 was a mid-sized luxury car sold in North America by Nissans Infiniti division starting in 1996. ... Second-generation Dodge Ram See also Dodge Ram 50, an unrelated Mitsubishi-produced truck The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from DaimlerChryslers Dodge brand. ... Mercedes E280 CDI Mercedes E280 CDI The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-sized luxury automobile sold by the Mercedes-Benz branch of DaimlerChrysler. ... The cc Chevrolet Tahoe (and similar GMC Yukon) is a full-size SUV from General Motors. ... The Chevrolet Tahoe (and similar GMC Yukon) is a full-size SUV from General Motors. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... Subaru Legacy station wagon (third generation) US-spec Subaru Legacy The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, more upscale companion to the Subaru Leone/Loyale. ... The Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager, Krill mobile were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan are minivans manufactured by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ... The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager, Krill mobile were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). ...

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

The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car / small family car manufactured by Volkswagen. ... The Dodge/Plymouth Neon (also called the Chrysler Neon outside of America) was a compact car built from 1994 (as a 1995 model year vehicle) through 2005 by DaimlerChryslers Dodge and Plymouth brands. ... The Neon (also called SX 2. ... The Chrysler Cirrus was a mid-size 4-door sedan sold in the United States from 1995 to 2000; In Mexico, the current Sebring sedan is still sold as the Cirrus. ... Mercedes E280 CDI Mercedes E280 CDI The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a mid-sized luxury automobile sold by the Mercedes-Benz branch of DaimlerChrysler. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The BMW 7-Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... The Chevrolet Blazer (and similar GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada) was an early SUV from General Motors. ... The Chevrolet Blazer (and similar GMC Jimmy and Oldsmobile Bravada) was an early SUV from General Motors. ... 1997 Honda Civic del Sol. ... VTEC (standing for Variable valve Timing and lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the combustion efficiency of its internal combustion engines throughout the RPM range. ... Subaru Legacy station wagon (third generation) US-spec Subaru Legacy The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, more upscale companion to the Subaru Leone/Loyale. ... The Dodge/Plymouth Neon (also called the Chrysler Neon outside of America) was a compact car built from 1994 (as a 1995 model year vehicle) through 2005 by DaimlerChryslers Dodge and Plymouth brands. ... The Neon (also called SX 2. ...

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

The Nissan Sentra is a compact car made by automaker Nissan, and is generally a rebadged export version of the Japanese Nissan Sunny. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section can be improved by converting lengthy lists to text. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ... The Chevrolet Camaro is a popular pony car made in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. ... The Pontiac Firebird was a sporty compact car built by the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors and was manufactured from 1967 until 2002. ... The Volvo 850 was a mid-size luxury car, that would also be considered a compact executive car, produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars between 1992 and 1997. ... The Chevrolet S-10 (and similar GMC S-15 and Sonoma) was a compact pickup truck from the Chevrolet marquee of General Motors. ... 1999 Chevrolet S-10 pickup The GMC Sonoma was a compact pickup truck from the GMC marquee of General Motors. ... The Acura Integra, sold as a Honda in most of the world, was a small, sporty vehicle sold primarily as a hatchback. ... The Volvo 850 was a mid-size luxury car, that would also be considered a compact executive car, produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo Cars between 1992 and 1997. ... The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. ...

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

The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car manufactured by Volkswagen. ... The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ... The Range Rover is the top luxury 4x4 (four wheel drive in British English) model of Land Rover. ... The Infiniti J30 was a rear wheel drive luxury car. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Volkswagen Corrado was a 3-door, 2+2 compact hatchback developed by Volkswagen and built by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany. ... Subaru Legacy station wagon (third generation) US-spec Subaru Legacy The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car introduced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru in February 1989 as a larger, more upscale companion to the Subaru Leone/Loyale. ... The LH platform was Chryslers second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. ...

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 SC400
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

Suzuki Motor Corporation is a Japanese manufacturing company producing a range of small automobiles (especially Keicars), a full range of motorcycles, outboard motors, and a variety of other small combustion-powered engine products. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... The Mazda RX-7 (also called the Mazda RX-7 and Ẽfini RX-7) was a sports car that began production in 1978. ... The Mazda MX-3 was a nine-seat hatchback produced from September 1991 to 1998. ... The Dodge Colt and the similar Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, were compact cars sold by Dodge and Plymouth from 1970 to 1994. ... The Dodge Colt, and similar Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, were compact cars sold by Dodge and Plymouth in the 1970s. ... The Dodge Colt, and similar Plymouth Champ and Plymouth Colt, were compact cars sold by Dodge and Plymouth in the 1970s. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ...

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

The Ford Explorer is a mid-size sport utility vehicle sold mostly in North America built by the Ford Motor Company since 1990 and still in production as of 2006. ... The Nissan NX is a car produced by Nissan Motors. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ... A 1991-2001 Honda NSX A 2002 Honda NSX The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America) is a sports car automobile made by Honda. ... The Toyota Previa is an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle (known as a minivan in the USA) produced by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1990 and sold in two generations so far. ... The Lexus LS is a full-size luxury sedan that serves as the flagship of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota. ...

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

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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

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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

Lincoln Continental is a model name that has been used several times by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company for a line of luxury cars. ... The Acura Legend, sold as the Honda Legend outside the U.S., Canada, and parts of China, was a sporty luxury vehicle sold from 1986 to 1995 as both a sedan and a coupé. It was one of the first vehicles sold under the Acura nameplate, and was the top... Chrysler minivans refers to a series of similar automobiles currently and formerly manufactured by DaimlerChrysler and the Chrysler Corporation: Chrysler Town and Country (1989-) Chrysler Voyager (1999-2003) Dodge Caravan (1983-2007) Dodge Airflow (2007-) Plymouth Voyager (1973-2001) Category: ... The Toyota MR2 was a two-seat, mid-engined, rear wheel drive sports car produced by Toyota from 1984 to 2005, in three different design series. ... The Acura Legend, sold as the Honda Legend outside the U.S., Canada, and parts of China, was a sporty luxury vehicle sold from 1986 to 1995 as both a sedan and a coupé. It was one of the first vehicles sold under the Acura nameplate, and was the top... Lincoln Continental is a model name that has been used several times by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company for a line of luxury cars. ...

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

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Toyota Camry is a mid-size car assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky, USA, as well as Altona, Victoria, Australia, and in Japan. ... The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano are midsize SUVs. ... The 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Ford Motor Company, like the Chrysler Corporation was hit hard by the recession in the late 1970s and early 1980s. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

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

The Ford Taurus was a mid-size front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section can be improved by converting lengthy lists to text. ... The Nissan Prairie was introduced in Japan in 1981 and Europe in 1982 and was the first production multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), if the Fiat Multipla of the 1950s is not counted. ... The Mazda RX-7 (also called the Mazda RX-7 and Ẽfini RX-7) was a sports car that began production in 1978. ... Saab 9000 hatchback The 9000, an automobile made by Saab, was released in 1984 for the 1985 model year (it was released in 1985 for the 1986 model year for North America). ... See Saab 900 (NG) (a. ...

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

The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in North America) is a compact car / small family car manufactured by Volkswagen. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is the sedan version of the compact car / small family car Volkswagen Golf, manufactured by Volkswagen since 1980. ... Chrysler minivans refers to a series of similar automobiles currently and formerly manufactured by DaimlerChrysler and the Chrysler Corporation: Chrysler Town and Country (1989-) Chrysler Voyager (1999-2003) Dodge Caravan (1983-2007) Dodge Airflow (2007-) Plymouth Voyager (1973-2001) Category: ... Dr. Ing. ...

External links

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

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2004 Canadian Car & Truck of the Year Category Winners (454 words)
Based on survey results of previous Car of the Year buyers, almost 70% were influenced to purchase their car because it was chosen the Canadian Car of the Year," says AJAC's Jim Kenzie, president of the Canadian Car of the Year Awards.
This year's category winners represent the best among an excellent group of new cars and trucks for 2004, as selected by a professional group of automotive experts who test drive, and report on, new vehicles in various media.
To quote AJAC and Car of the Year Director Laurance Yap, "The 58 vehicle entries were performance-tested for acceleration, braking and passing times, at least four times each.
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