- AJAC Unveils Motor vehicles of the Calendar year at Toronto Auto Demonstrate
The Vehicle Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) unveiled its list of Motor vehicles of the 12 months at the Toronto Vehicle Demonstrate Media Working day on Thursday, February 15.
A overall of four versions were honoured: a person car and one SUV continue to driven by an internal combustion motor, as well as a person all-electrical automobile and one particular SUV.
As for Automobile of the Year, the Toyota Prius was declared the overall winner by the organization’s journalist users. Toyota’s hybrid sedan was fully redesigned for 2023 and has been outstanding ever given that. Made available in hybrid or plug-in hybrid (Key) configurations with a 72 km assortment, it is an outstanding option for individuals.
Toyota also had one particular of its SUVs named Utility of the Year, the Grand Highlander. Launching in Could 2023, this prolonged model of the Highlander gives much more for people, with a additional roomy third row and far more generous cargo volume.
In the environment of electric powered merchandise, it was Genesis that went out with a bang. First, its G80 sedan took the title of Electric Vehicle of the Calendar year, in advance of the electrified model of its GV70 SUV won the same award in the other class.
The irony of these two wins is that they’re basically products that have been created with gasoline engines, not an all-electric powered composition.
AJAC President Evan Williams said of the successful autos:
“AJAC is happy to present its optimum awards to the winners of the 2024 Canadian Motor vehicle of the Yr Awards. Our member journalists have recognized these styles as the greatest trucks, SUVs and vehicles on sale in Canada this yr. AJAC customers characterize the most significant and most assorted team of automotive specialists in the country. We check autos from coastline to coast, on the exact roadways and in the exact conditions that Canadians encounter every single working day. Our customers cast nearly 2,000 votes to accomplish this crowning accomplishment. With the breadth of our working experience and know-how, we know that Canadians can rely on our rankings and the Canadian Motor vehicle of the Year awards when deciding upon their subsequent auto.
Lastly, to be deemed, a car experienced to be all-new this year or final, or substantially refreshed for the latest yr. A full of 200 motor vehicles have been considered in all types.