The finalists for the 2019 North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year Awards (NACTOY) were recently announced during the Los Angeles Auto Show, with the overall winners set to be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show early next year. This comes after an official list of semifinalists were revealed back in September.
A panel of 54 jurors decided which three models made the cut, and for the Car of the Year award, the finalists are the Genesis G70, Honda Insight and Volvo S60/V60. Last year’s winner was the Honda Accord, which faced fierce competition from the Kia Stinger and Toyota Camry.
The three finalists for the Car of the Year award managed to impress the jury of automotive journalists, placing themselves ahead of models like the Audi A6, Mazda 6, Kia Forte, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Next up, the Utility Vehicle of the Year award category will see the Jaguar I-Pace go up against the Acura RDX and Hyundai Kona/Kona EV. Cars that were filtered out include the BMW X5, Jeep Wrangler, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4 and the Volvo XC40.
The jurors had an easy time narrowing down the models vying for the Truck of the Year award, as there are just three pick-ups contesting – Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500 – the same as during the semifinalists announcement.
“This year brought us some impressive sedan options. Car sales remain an important part of the available choices to consumers even as sales in the segment continue to fall. We are always looking for a game-changer, something that stands out in a crowd, and strikes a positive chord with buyers. The finalists will all be impressive options to consider,” said Lauren Fix, NACTOY president.
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Genesis G70 & Volvo S60 wun stand a chance vs. Honda Insight
I look everywhere but I cannot find Saga, Persona or Geely.
But Proton tell us their export market for PRoton PErsona, Saga very good wor
So where is it?
Geely also don’t have. Proton say Geely hot seller worldwide…..mana?
If this is about hotselling why camry is not listed?
Remember proton ceo say Proton cars are better than BMW?
Toyota mana in COTY final list?
At least I see Toyota mentioned in the article. I don’t even see Proton or Geely ever being mentioned. OMG
“Car of the Year award, the finalists are the Genesis G70, Honda Insight and Volvo S60/V60”
Thats the problem when u dun read and go straight for the bash. Malukan diri saja.
Toyota dun win, jaguh kampung
VolvoCar, Geely, P1, Mesidis, VolvoTrucks, Lotus > all
Don’t tumpang glamour Geely. Geely do all the hardwork and P1 fanboys want to tumpang glamour. P1 is just a rebadger. It is Geely doing all the hard work
Why not? U keep shamelessly tell us ur P2 tumpang Toyota glamour for 27 years. Now even Toyota tumpang glamour Geely. Hahahaha!
Toyota tumpang glamour geely in hybrid tech. Malu betul.
Many people rather go for Kia, Honda, Mazda including Nissan and Proton too than Hyundai and Toyota. The reason as many people knows that Toyota and Hyundai have terrible resale value as well as Hyundai design and Toyota design looks damn ugly and look yucky. Also, when people buy Hyundai, in the next few months, many customers will be more mad in Hyundai Company all around the world. So the new quote known as “Nice to see Hyundai, nice to buy Hyundai, once got many issues for Hyundai, considered NEEDED TO PAY 1 TRILLION DOLLARS for repairing Hyundai models” because Hyundai Company are always dishonest as they never admit that there are many many recalls about Hyundai, same method for Toyota too. Hyundai and Toyota and Perodua are begging billions are making cars without even checking whether there manufacture properly for Hyundai Company that has been doing for the past many years and creating millions of faulty cars.
No wonder, it is because SC and technicians and mechanic all around the world drink root beer and Teh Tarik for 100x a day. Which Hyundai Company has been cheated to people all around the world for the past many years
Everyone Must Believe Kia, Honda, Mazda, Proton and Nissan while Everyone shouldn’t ever trust to Hyundai. Cause Hyundai have 100% issues for many parts for Hyundai including upcoming Hyundai models.
I thought camry is the bestest car in the world
Lolz!
Fanboys say Geely and P1 now using Mercedes technology and some even say using AMG technology. So where is P1 and Geely?
Who cares everybody knows MBUX is from Merc while takata is from jepunis