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2014 Auto123.com Awards Winners Announced

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Khatir Soltani
TORONTO, Ontario - Auto123.com, Canada’s leading automotive web portal, has announced the winners of the 5th annual Auto123.com Awards. The awards were presented today in Toronto as part of a special event.

Auto123.com’s judging panel of voting journalists cumulated their scores in each of the 20 vehicle categories, including Green Vehicle of the Year.

Winners from left to right: Thomas Tetzlaff, Volkswagen Canada, Melanie Testani, Toyota Motors Canada, George Saratlic, General Motors of Canada, Sandra Lemaitre, Mazda Canada, Chantel Bowen, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Didier Marsaud, Nissan Canada, Barbara Barrett, Jaguar Land Rover Canada, Laurance Yap, Porsche Cars Canada, Laura Heasman, Honda Canada, Bradley R. Horn, Chrysler Canada, Martin Paquet, Tesla Motors Canada (Photo: Philippe Champoux)

Here are winners of the 2014 Auto123.com Awards:

2014 Subcompact Car of the Year: Nissan Versa Note
Finalists: Ford Fiesta Hatchback / Sedan and Hyundai Accent Hatchback / Sedan

2014 Compact Car of the Year: Mazda3 / Mazda3 Sport
Finalists: Hyundai Elantra Sedan / GT / Coupe and Toyota Corolla

2014 Midsize Car of the Year: Mazda6
Finalists: Ford Fusion and Honda Accord Coupe / Sedan

2014 Full-size Car of the Year: Chevrolet Impala
Finalists: Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger

2014 Wagon of the Year: Volkswagen Golf Wagon
Finalists: Kia Soul and Subaru Outback

2014 Convertible of the Year: Jaguar F-Type
Finalists: Mazda MX-5 and Porsche Boxster

2014 Compact Utility of the Year: Mazda CX-5
Finalists: Jeep Cherokee and Subaru XV Crosstrek

2014 Midsize Utility of the Year: Jeep Grand Cherokee / SRT8
Finalists: Hyundai Santa Fe XL and Ford Explorer

2014 Full-size Utility of the Year: Ford Flex
Finalists: Toyota Sequoia and Chevrolet Tahoe

2014 Van of the Year: Honda Odyssey
Finalists: Mazda5 and Dodge Grand Caravan

2014 Pickup of the Year: Ford F-150
Finalists: GMC Sierra 1500 and Ram 1500

2014 Sports Car of the Year: Chevrolet Corvette
Finalists: Audi RS5 and Porsche Cayman

2014 Luxury Compact Car of the Year: Lexus IS
Finalists: Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60

2014 Luxury Midsize Car of the Year: Tesla Model S
Finalists: BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe / Sedan / Wagon

2014 Luxury Large Car of the Year: Porsche Panamera
Finalists: Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class

2014 Luxury Compact Utility of the Year: Range Rover Evoque
Finalists: Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60

2014 Luxury Midsize Utility of the Year: Acura MDX
Finalists: Land Rover LR4 and Porsche Cayenne

2014 Luxury Large Utility of the Year: Range Rover
Finalists: Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

2014 Prestige Car of the Year: Porsche 911 Turbo
Finalists: Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and Audi R8 Coupe / Spyder

2014 Green Vehicle of the Year: Nissan LEAF
Finalists: Porsche Cayenne Diesel and Volkswagen Jetta TDI



Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
As a car enthusiast, he tests and compares vehicles from different categories through the eyes of the consumer, ensuring relevant and objective reviews.
  • 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