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Top Three Finalists - 2010 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

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Khatir Soltani
As reported by AJAC

KPMG has just announced the top three finalists in the five overall award categories.

Congratulations to the finalists.

The awards press conference is scheduled for approx. 8:00 am on Thursday, February 11th in the south Metro Toronto Convention Centre at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.

FYI : the top three finalists are in the five overall award categories are:


2010 Canadian Car of the Year:
  • BMW 335d Sedan
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI
2010 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year:
  • Lexus RX450h
  • Subaru Outback
  • Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel

Best New Design:
Best New Technology:
  • Audi Canada Drive Select
  • Ford Motor Company of Canada MyKey
  • Volvo City Safety

Best New Green Technology (Tie):
  • Ford Next Generation Hybrid System and SmartGauge
  • Mercedes- Benz S400 Hybrid with Lithium-ion Batteries
  • Toyota / Lexus Plant-based Ecological Plastics
  • Toyota / Lexus Beltless Atkinson-cycle Engine with Cooled Exhaust
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 6 years experience as a car reviewer
  • Over 50 test drives in the last year
  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada