2010 Canadian Car of the Year award winners announced
By Justin Couture, MSN Autos
Every year, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada names its pick for Canadian Car of the Year. Following an initial evaluation at TestFest of nearly 60 vehicles spread across 12 different categories, six were selected as finalist for the award: three for Canadian Car of the Year and three for Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.
The winners were announced today at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ont.
Gallery: Canadian Car of the Year Awards winners
Overall, the judges selected the 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI as the best new car. It beat out its sibling the Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI and the BMW 335d.
The title of 2010 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year went to the Subaru Outback, which beat the Volkswagen Touareg TDI and the Lexus RX 450h.
BMW’s 335d won the title of Best New Design, beating out the Ford Taurus / Taurus SHO, and Audi’s A5 Cabriolet.
In addition AJAC also presents awards for new technology and green technology. Best New Green Technology went to Ford for its Next Generation Hybrid System and SmartGauge used in the Fusion Hybrid, while the Audi Drive Select system won the title of Best New Technology.
Related Autos Links:
Canadian Car of the Year, 1987 - 2009
2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year award-winners announced
2010 AJAC TestFest
- Photos by Neil Dimock; click for high-resolution.
Posted by: Alex | 2010-02-11 1:20:37 PM
I have to wonder how VW gets this honor? Being in the parts biz I know a thing or two about the reliability of vehicals. VW has had more problems than they will ever admit. The series 3 Jetta/Golf had several major issues. The new series 4 had most of the same issues. Window regulators, Clutch, Air Mass Meters....the list goes on.
At least the Japanies Auto makers will admit there are problems.
For more information...http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safevehicles-defectinvestigations-index-76.htm
Posted by: Paul Sharpe | 2010-02-11 3:12:08 PM
Vw diesel cars are great,but always have trouble with dealers,they back theire sellers,NOT the customers.I could not get a courtesy car even though I had work done on warranty over 3 days on two occasions,reason : I bought a $ 17,000.00 SECOND HAND carin Sherbrooke QC.Left me with a real bad taste in my mouth.Why would you buy a VW if it is NOT diesel ?
Posted by: Yawn YAawn | 2010-02-11 4:15:23 PM
Yea these cars would be really nice .....If You Have 40 0000$$ Dollars in your pocket...You Know just to spenD sum cash...I mean why can't they choose like normal afordable cars???SORRY THAT WE DNT ALL WORK AT HONDA
Posted by: Bill LeClair | 2010-02-12 3:08:41 PM
Love vw been driving volkswagen since 1997 and presently own 2010 Tiguan , wife owns jetta, daughter owns golf, in laws own jetta.
What can I say, love it - love it - love it
Posted by: puffguy | 2010-02-21 5:48:41 PM
It's disappointing that the BIG 3 still cannot get a nomination