North American Car of the Year


The North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year are a set of automotive awards announced at a news conference each January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The jury consists of no more than 60 automotive journalists from the US and Canada.
In 2016, a Board of Directors was created and the award became a 501 6 corporation. The new Board consists of: Mark Phelan, President; Matt DeLorenzo, Vice President; and Lauren Fix, Secretary / Treasurer.
For 2017 a new category was added to this award: Utility, with the Chrysler Pacifica the first winner.

Example

Pre-1994

1994–1999

2000–2009

2010–2016

2017–present

From 2017, a new segment for Special Utility Vehicles was created.
Underline indicates the vehicle was nominated for World Car of the Year.
Bold indicates the vehicle won World Car of the Year.
YearCarSUVTruck
2017
  • Chrysler Pacifica
  • *'Jaguar F-Pace
  • *Mazda CX-9
  • Honda Ridgeline
  • * Ford F Super Duty
  • * Nissan Titan
  • 2018
  • Honda Accord
  • * Kia Stinger
  • *Toyota Camry
  • Volvo XC60
  • * Alfa Romeo Stelvio
  • *Honda Odyssey
  • Lincoln Navigator
  • * Chevrolet Colorado
  • *Ford Expedition
  • 2019
  • Genesis G70
  • * Honda Insight
  • * Volvo S60/V60
  • Hyundai Kona
  • * Acura RDX
  • * 'Jaguar I-Pace
  • RAM 1500
  • * Chevrolet Silverado
  • * GMC Sierra
  • 2020
    • Chevrolet Corvette
    • *Hyundai Sonata
    • *Toyota Supra
  • Kia Telluride
  • *Hyundai Palisade
  • *Lincoln Aviator
  • Jeep Gladiator
  • *Ford Ranger
  • *RAM Heavy Duty