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The 25 Vehicles Up for 2027 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year
The jury of 46 journalists from the U.S., Canada and Mexico named its 25 contenders on September 15. Several are redesigns of models millions of people already drive.
Car of the Year (5)
- Audi A6
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
- Kia K4 Hatchback
- Lexus ES
- Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 Hybrid
Truck of the Year (4)
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- GMC Sierra 1500
- Ram 1500 TRX SRT
- Slate Truck
Utility Vehicle of the Year (16)
- Audi Q9
- BMW iX3
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Genesis GV60 Magma
- Jeep Cherokee
- Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV
- Jeep Recon
- Kia EV3
- Kia Seltos
- Kia Telluride
- Mazda CX-5
- Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-Power
- Rivian R2
- Toyota Highlander
- Volkswagen Atlas
- Volvo EX60
What happens next
- October 20-22, 2026: jurors drive the contenders back to back.
- November 19, 2026: three finalists per category, announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
- January 14, 2027: winners announced at the Detroit Auto Show.
Already own one of these nameplates?
The award covers new and redesigned models, but several names on the list are among the most common on the road. Owner complaints and recalls for earlier model years are on our pages for the Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, Lexus ES, Mazda CX-5, Toyota Highlander, Jeep Cherokee and Chevrolet Bolt.
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