The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) these days announced the finalists in eight unique classes for its 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Utility of the Year awards.

In the a few motor vehicle classes, the Japanese and Korean automakers unsurprisingly direct the way, in reality there is but a single solitary North American design among the 9 described. Here’s the record of finalists:

Mid-dimensions motor vehicle: Mazda3 (2020 Car of the Year), Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla

Large motor vehicle: Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and Toyota Camry

Mid-dimensions top quality motor vehicle: Cadillac CT5, Genesis G70 and Genesis G80

2021 Genesis G70

It is more of a mixed bag in the SUV classes, with U.S. versions getting at the very least some more love – nevertheless the Asian-dependent automakers more than keep their own there as effectively. Rely four all-new versions in the bunch.

Smaller utility: Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek

Mid-dimensions utility: Mazda CX-five, Nissan Rogue and Toyota Venza

Large utility: Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Kia Telluride (2020 Large Utility Car of the Year)

Mid-dimensions top quality utility: Genesis GV80, Land Rover Defender and Lincoln Corsair

2021 Toyota Venza

In the pickup category (there is only a single), there is a bit of a shocker as the F-150 fails to make the cut, in the check out of the AJAC’s users.

Full-dimensions pickup: Chevrolet Silverado, Nissan Titan and Ram 1500 (2020 Pickup of the Year)

Chevrolet Silverado

People have until eventually February twenty to argue about the merits and injustices of the picks seen below that’s when the winners in each individual category will be announced. After that, the in general winners will be uncovered at a afterwards date in partnership with the Canadian Global AutoShow.

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is an affiliation of skilled journalists, writers, videographers, photographers and corporate entities whose concentration is the vehicle and automotive sector.

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