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The 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Semi-Finalists

Voting is underway by the jury, which comprises 50 expert AJAC journalists from across Canada. In a two-stage process, journalists first name their top five vehicles in each category. The jury then completes detailed ballots for the semi-finalists in each category. Stage one of the voting is now complete and after collation of the votes cast, the semi-finalists have been named as follows: The five semi-finalists for 2026 Canadian Car of the Year are: The five semi-finalists for 2026 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year are: The five semi-finalists for 2026 Canadian Electric Car of the Year are: The five …

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Porsche Taycan – 2026 Winner

Porsche’s athletic player in the all-electric sedan market is the Taycan, and for 2026 it receives some subtle changes. The 2026 model now offers more charging power for your devices, a new sport sound system for the driver and new special edition models – to name some of the changes.  With Porsche’s dedication to driving enjoyment, the Taycan offers precise handling combined with a responsive electric powertrain to deliver driving enjoyment. Juror Kyle Patrick had this to say in his Porsche Taycan review published in AutoGuide.com: “The Taycan is an excellent road-tripper, thanks to its power, its comfort, and a …

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Kia EV9 – 2026 Winner

Kia has a family hauling electric SUV of its own, the EV9, and it receives some updates to keep it fresh for 2026.  Performance has been ramped up thanks to the new GT trim with over 500 HP, while new Nightfall editions bring more style. Canadians will appreciate the new terrain modes for all-wheel drive models, making sure you’re ready to drive through all weather conditions. Juror Matt St-Pierre had this to say in his Kia EV9 review published in Motorillustrated.com: “To sum it up: for the money, for the size, for the real-world range, and for my day-to-day life, …

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Hyundai Palisade – 2026 Winner

Hyundai’s flagship SUV returns for 2026 with a full make-over, offering a new off-road focused trim, all-new interior materials and fresh technology. A V6 engine continues to be in the lineup, while a new four-cylinder turbocharged hybrid is available. With three rows, standard all-wheel drive, and a large suite of safety systems, the Palisade offers Canadians a strong choice in the highly competitive large SUV market. Juror Andrew McCredie had this to say in his Hyundai Palisade review published in Driving.ca: “And that stellar highway fuel economy would mean more money for apres-ski and less for Big Oil. Hyundai has …

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