Judges Stories – Canadian Car of the Year

Jodi Lai | autotrader.ca: 2025 Porsche Macan Electric

“Even though the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric is a drastically different vehicle from the 911, it still managed to exceed my expectations and surprise me in a few key ways.” 2025 Porsche Macan Electric Review

Evan Williams | Motor Illustrated: 2026 Lucid Gravity

“720km range and bold styling — this one makes an entrance.” Gravity Comes To Canada

Jodi Lai | autotrader.ca: 2026 BMW iX

“The iX feels futuristic, but familiar enough to live with daily.” 2026 BMW iX Review

Matt St-Pierre | Motor Illustrated: 2025 Prius Plug-In

“Better performance, better range — and still the hybrid default choice.” 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Jeff Wilson | autotrader.ca: 2025 Taycan GTS

“More range, more power, more refinement — 2025 pushes Taycan forward.” 2025 Porsche Taycan Preview

Peter Bleakney | autotrader.ca: 2025 Taycan GTS

“Electric power with Porsche soul — this GTS feels alive.” 2025 Porsche Taycan GTS First Drive Review

Matt St-Pierre | Motor Illustrated: 2025 Lucid Air Touring

“Effortless power, luxury, and range — a benchmark sedan.” 2025 Lucid Air Touring Review: This is the Best Premium EV Sedan

Jil McIntosh | autotrader.ca: 2025 Kia EV9

“The EV9 proves electric SUVs can be both practical and desirable.” 2025 Kia EV9 Review

Stephanie Wallcraft | RoadTripper: 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

“Spacious, elegant, and EV-focused — Hyundai finally built the future family hauler.” 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 review: An upscale family-friendly EV

Jodi Lai | autotrader.ca: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9

“A roomy and upscale EV three-row that feels designed around families.” 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Review