2018 NACTOY winners

This year’s North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year have been named at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

A jury made up of more than sixty motoring journalists from across Canada and the United States decided the results after three rounds of voting.

2018 North American Car of the Year

All too often, the best candidate doesn’t win this kind of contest. Unfortunately, as the most interesting model ended up in second place, that’s been the case here.

Winner: Honda Accord - 277 points
Second: Kia Stinger - 246 points
Third: Toyota Camry - 77 points

Honda Accord: 2018 North American Car of the Year.

2018 North American Truck of the Year

When the only actual truck listed loses to an SUV, perhaps the organisers need to revise their eligibility criteria? Anyway, the outcome suggests that the final ballot split opinions fairly evenly.

Winner: Lincoln Navigator - 212 points
Second: Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 - 200 points
Third: Ford Expedition - 188 points

Lincoln Navigator: 2018 North American Truck of the Year.

2018 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year

This category produced a clear-cut victor, which was particularly praised for its luxury appeal, great ride quality and value for money.

Winner: Volvo XC60 - 246 points
Second: Honda Odyssey - 182 points
Third: Alfa Romeo Stelvio - 172 points

Volvo XC60: 2018 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.

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