Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Ranger and Volkswagen ID. Buzz have been shortlisted for the prestigious North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year award

The organisers of the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) competition have announced the nine finalists for the 2025 award. The list includes three cars, three trucks and three utility vehicles that impressed the jury with their design, performance and value for money.

The announcement was made at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where the public can already see these contenders and other automotive innovations.

NACTOY 2025 finalists

Car ofthe Year:

• Honda Civic Hybrid
• Kia K4
• Toyota Camry

Truck of the year:

• Ford Ranger
• Ram 1500
• Toyota Tacoma

Utility vehicle of the year:

• Chevrolet Equinox EV
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

NACTOY President Jeff Gilbert noted that this year's competition will be particularly intense due to the wide range of models with different types of engines - electric, hybrid and gas.

How were the finalists chosen?

50 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada evaluated the models based on criteria such as design, innovation, performance, driver satisfaction and overall value. Each jury member uses a different approach to evaluation, making it a special achievement for the manufacturers to be shortlisted.

The winners in each category will be announced on 10 January 2025 during the Detroit Auto Show media days.

Source: NACTOY