Experts vote for the best vehicles in 28 segments, recognizing best buys for Canadian drivers.
TORONTO, ON – January 17, 2025 — The winners of the 2025 AutoTrader Awards have been announced today, revealing the best vehicles in the country as voted by some of Canada’s foremost automotive experts. AutoTrader Awards are the most trusted and influential automotive awards in Canada.*
“As the country’s leading and most trusted automotive marketplace, AutoTrader is dedicated to empowering Canadians during their car-buying journey,” said Jodi Lai, AutoTrader’s Editor-in-Chief. “So, it’s important that we are also source of unbiased and trustworthy car advice, and that’s what these awards are all about.”
AutoTrader Awards celebrate automotive excellence, and the winners of the 28 categories represent best buys for Canadian drivers. The expert jury of more than 20 automotive journalists from all over the country vote on the vehicles they can most confidently recommend to family and friends. These vehicles go above and beyond what’s expected to offer drivers a well-rounded vehicle that excels in all areas. The experts consider factors such as value, practicality, user-friendliness, performance, safety, innovation, overall excellence, and more, when voting for winning vehicles. Every vehicle that’s available to buy is eligible for an award, but the winners raise the bar.
“We know that picking a new vehicle can be overwhelming because there are so many good options competing for your hard-earned dollars,” Lai said. “AutoTrader Awards are here to take out some of the guesswork and are a solid jumping off point for someone researching their next vehicle.”
Whether a car shopper is looking for a new truck, electric vehicle, family-hauler, hybrid, sports car, or SUV, our experts have voted for the best vehicles in 28 categories, meaning AutoTrader Awards are also the country’s most comprehensive, with a winner for every need and driver type.
2025 AutoTrader Award Category Winners
| Best Overall Car | Honda Civic / Civic Hatchback / Hybrid |
| Best Overall SUV | Kia EV9 |
| Best Overall Truck | Ford Maverick / Hybrid |
| Best Overall Green Vehicle | Kia EV9 |
| Canada's Most Trusted Car Brand** | Toyota |
| Best Small Car | Honda Civic / Hatchback / Hybrid |
| Best Family Sedan | Toyota Camry |
| Best Wagon | Audi A6 Allroad / RS 6 Avant |
| Best Compact Luxury Car | BMW 4 Series / i4 |
| Best Large Luxury Car | BMW 5 Series / i5 / PHEV |
| Best Mainstream Performance Car | Acura Integra Type S |
| Best Premium Performance Car | Porsche 911 |
| Best Subcompact SUV | Subaru Crosstrek |
| Best Compact SUV | Subaru Outback |
| Best Mid-Size SUV | Toyota Grand Highlander / Hybrid |
| Best Full-Size SUV | Chevrolet Suburban / Tahoe |
| Best Subcompact Luxury SUV | BMW X1 / X2 |
| Best Compact Luxury SUV | Porsche Macan / Macan EV |
| Best Mid-Size Luxury SUV | Porsche Cayenne / Coupe |
| Best Full-Size Luxury SUV | Cadillac Escalade / IQ |
| Best Minivan | Toyota Sienna |
| Best Compact / Mid-Size Truck | Ford Maverick / Hybrid |
| Best Full-Size Truck | Ford F-150 / Hybrid / Lightning |
| Best Mainstream EV | Kia EV9 |
| Best Premium EV | BMW i4 |
| Best Hybrid | Toyota Prius |
| Best PHEV | Toyota Prius PHEV |
| Best Vehicle for Adventure | Jeep Wrangler / Jeep Gladiator |
OEM and media requests should be directed to kung.chu [at] trader.ca and jodi.lai [at] trader.ca.
To learn more about the 2025 AutoTrader Awards winners and the judging process, please visit: AutoTrader.ca/Awards.
About AutoTrader
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