2025 Canadian Car of the Year

Just a year after the Acura Integra was relaunched in North America we now have the Type S version, cranking up the performance and fun-to-drive nature of the car. Powering the car is tweaked version of the powerplant from the Honda Civic Type R, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. And bucking industry trends, a six-speed manual gearbox is the only transmission you can get in this car. The three attributes that stood out most to the Canadian Car of the Year Jurors are: Juror’s Opinion – Jay Kana had this to say …

Honda’s perennial favourite, the Civic, is back for 2025 with updates that change the way it looks and bring along a new hybrid power plant. With that hybrid powertrain, the Civic manages 4.9L/100KM combined according to the official ratings while providing 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. This new setup allows the Civic to better compete with its cross-town rival the Toyota Corolla much better as it also offers a hybrid powertrain. Canadian Car of the Year jurors said these three attributes stood out about the Civic: Juror’s Opinion – Jeff Wilson had this to say at AutoTrader.ca: “While …

Ditching its V6, the Toyota Camry has now gone all hybrid across the lineup, still offering those interested in a sedan a strong offering. All-wheel drive is also available in the Camry, which produces 232 horsepower when equipped with four-wheel power. 2025 also brings a fresh look to the Camry, replacing the mild styling with a car that is much more wild to look at. Our jurors identified these three areas as particularly good on the Camry: Juror’s Opinion – David Chao had this to say on the Automotive Press YouTube channel: “If you don’t need an SUV or a …

The Genesis G70 offers a sporty experience meant to take on the established brands from Germany and an update makes the G70 better with a more powerful base engine. You can also get a turbocharged 3.3L turbocharged V6 that makes 365 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. With luxury appointments inside and a swoopy exterior design, the Genesis G70 competes with the best while offering a lower starting price tag. Juror’s Opinion – Elle Alder had this to say in a video on Driving.ca: “It’s a car that rides with the comfort of a larger car without needing to be …

A top-end luxury sedan, the Genesis G80 offers sleek looks, a sumptuous interior and two different engine options along with a fully electrified version.  Opt for the larger 3.3-liter turbocharged V6 and you’ll get 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. For 2025, this sedan has been facelifted with some new interior appointments and fresh styling on the exterior. Juror’s Opinion – David Booth had this to say at Driving.ca: “Genesis’ G80 has long been an unsung hero amongst Asian luxury sedans. Sleek of look, luxurious of interior, it offers good (but no longer excellent) value, decent performance and, if …

After having just undergone a massive update including new sexy styling that has firmly cemented the Prius as a looker, the 2025 version of the car brings all that to a new model year mostly unchanged. Power comes from a 2.0L four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, delivering a combined 196 horsepower and also an official rating of 4.8L/100KM combined. Juror’s Opinion – Matt St-Pierre had this to say on Motorillustrated.com: “The 2024 Toyota Prius is an exceptional car in every respect. It’s no wonder it’s winning awards left and right. It combines efficiency, performance, handling, and styling in a …