2024 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year

Toyota Grand Highlander – 2024 Winner

If the Toyota Highlander wasn’t quite big enough for you, the Grand Highlander could be the vehicle for you. Adding third-row passenger space and cargo capacity, the Grand Highlander provides the space you need to haul people and cargo in comfort. A new hybrid powertrain provides 326 horsepower to make sure power is not a problem in this larger version of Toyota’s biggest crossover. The top three stand out categories for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander as voted on by CCOTY jurors are: Juror’s Opinion: Jesse Caron had this to say at CAA-Quebec: “The SUV proved safe during a Québec-Montréal …

Genesis GV70 – 2024 Finalist

The Genesis GV70 looks to redesign what a luxury vehicle experience can be from the features to the technology, and it does so at a more affordable price point than many of its competitors. Two engines are available, either a 3.5L turbocharged V6 or a smaller 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, while the GV70 can also be had fully electric.

Subaru Crosstrek – 2024 Semi-Finalist

The third generation Subaru Crosstrek has arrived for 2024 and it takes an evolutionary approach. Dimensions are nearly the exact same as the outgoing model and Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive is of course baked in. Where the new model sets itself apart is with new technologies that aim to make it safer and drive better. Power comes from a 2.5L four-cylinder boxer engine packing 182 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque.

Honda CR-V – 2024 Semi-Finalist

With a fresh redesign arriving last year for the CR-V, this Canadian-built crossover has been a perennial best-seller in Canada for many years. It’s a proven formula of practicality and functionality that keep buyers coming back to the CR-V and the refreshed version looks to keep building on that. A base 1.5L four-cylinder is available with 190 hp while a larger 2.0-liter engine paired with a hybrid system delivers 205 hp.

Mazda CX-90 – 2024 Finalist

The largest crossover in its stable, the all-new Mazda CX-90 is the brand’s flagship vehicle and offers luxurious appointments while also prioritizing driving dynamics. A new turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine powers the CX-90, the first inline six the brand has ever used. Family hauling in style is what the CX-90 is all about.