The semifinalists list emerged from an initial list of 47 cars, trucks and utility vehicles that was announced in June via the first of three NACTOY jury votes. A record 19 battery-electric vehicles were eligible this year.
Car Semifinalists
- Acura Integra
- BMW i4 eDrive40
- Genesis G80 EV
- Genesis G90
- Mercedes-Benz C Class
- Mercedes-Benz EQE
- Nissan Z
- Subaru WRX
- Toyota Crown
- Toyota GR Corolla
Truck Semifinalists
- Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Lordstown Endurance
Utility Semifinalists
- Audi Q4 E-Tron
- BMW iX xDrive50
- Cadillac Lyriq
- Genesis GV60
- Honda CR-V
- Honda HR-V
- Kia EV6
- Kia Sportage
- Lexus RX
- Mazda CX-50
- Nissan Ariya
- Rivian R1S
- Volvo C40 Recharge
Fifty journalists from the United States and Canada vote on the awards, which are handed out annually. Once the field is narrowed, the semifinalists are tested throughout the fall, with a group test in October.
The finalists will be announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16, and winners will be announced at a special event in Detroit on January 11, 2023.
The Honda Civic (car,) Ford Maverick (truck), and Ford Bronco (utility) share the honor of being 2022 award winners.
Source: NACTOY
