The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced the top three finalists in 15 "Best New" categories that make up its 2015 Canadian Car of the Year awards.
The winners will be announced on December 2nd in Toronto.
Earlier this fall, more than 70 AJAC members gathered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for a comprehensive 5-day evaluation of brand-new or significantly updated models known as "TestFest." They then voted for the finalists in every category.
Here they are:
CITY CAR
- Kia Soul
- smart fortwo
SMALL CAR (under $21k)
- Honda Fit
- Nissan Micra
SMALL CAR (over $21k)
- MINI Cooper
- Kia Forte5
- Volkswagen Golf
FAMILY CAR (under $30k)
- Chrysler 200
- Subaru Legacy 2.5i
- Toyota Camry XSE
FAMILY CAR (over $30k)
- Hyundai Sonata
- Subaru WRX
- Toyota Camry Hybrid
LUXURY CAR (under $50k)
- Acura TLX
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Volvo V60 T5 Drive-E
LUXURY CAR (over $50k)
- Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
- Cadillac ATS Coupe
- Hyundai Genesis
SPORTS - PERFORMANCE (under $50k)
- BMW M235i
- Subaru WRX STI
- Volkswagen Golf GTI
SPORTS - PERFORMANCE (over $50k)
- Dodge Challenger
- Ford Mustang GT
- Volvo V60 Polestar
PRESTIGE (over $75k)
- Cadillac ELR
- Cadillac Escalade
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class
PRESTIGE – PERFORMANCE (over $75k)
- BMW M4 Coupe
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
- Porsche 911 Turbo S
SUV - CUV (under $35k)
- Honda CR-V
- Nissan Rogue
- Subaru Outback 2.5i
SUV - CUV ($35k-$60k)
- Lincoln MKC
- Mercedes-Benz GLA 250
- Toyota Highlander
SUV - CUV (over $60k)
- GMC Yukon XL
- Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG
- Porsche Macan S
PICKUP
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Ford F-150
- GMC Canyon
Source: AJAC