2019 NACTOY semi-finalists
Following an initial ballot, the 2019 North American Car of the Year, Truck of the Year and Utility Vehicle of the Year semi-finalists have been announced.
2019 North American Car of the Year
It’s notable that only one American brand – Buick – appears on this list. However, such a situation shouldn’t be too surprising, because the domestic manufacturers are increasingly shifting their focus from ordinary passenger cars to crossovers and SUVs.
2019 North American Truck of the Year
Just like last year, only three candidates were named in this category. Therefore, all automatically proceed to the next round.
2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
While GM and FCA are represented here via the Cadillac XT4 and Jeep Wrangler respectively, Ford isn’t. Indeed, the EcoSport was a nominee, but it failed to garner enough support. Other high-profile casualties in this extremely competitive category included the Jaguar E-Pace, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Porsche Cayenne.
Next month, the jurors will have an opportunity to drive every semi-finalist at a special event in Michigan. Then, after a second vote, the finalists are going to be declared at November’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
The three winners are due to be revealed at the North American International Auto Show next January.
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2019 North American Car of the Year
It’s notable that only one American brand – Buick – appears on this list. However, such a situation shouldn’t be too surprising, because the domestic manufacturers are increasingly shifting their focus from ordinary passenger cars to crossovers and SUVs.
- Audi A6
- Buick Regal TourX
- Genesis G70
- Honda Insight
- Hyundai Veloster
- Kia Forte
- Mazda 6
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class
- Nissan Altima
- Nissan Leaf
- Toyota Avalon / Avalon Hybrid
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback
- Volkswagen Jetta
- Volvo S60
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| Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
2019 North American Truck of the Year
Just like last year, only three candidates were named in this category. Therefore, all automatically proceed to the next round.
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- GMC Sierra 1500
- Ram 1500
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| Ram 1500 |
2019 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year
While GM and FCA are represented here via the Cadillac XT4 and Jeep Wrangler respectively, Ford isn’t. Indeed, the EcoSport was a nominee, but it failed to garner enough support. Other high-profile casualties in this extremely competitive category included the Jaguar E-Pace, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Porsche Cayenne.
- Acura RDX
- BMW X5
- Cadillac XT4
- Hyundai Kona
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Infiniti QX50
- Jaguar I-Pace
- Jeep Wrangler
- Nissan Kicks
- Subaru Ascent
- Toyota RAV4
- Volvo XC40
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| Volvo XC40 |
Next month, the jurors will have an opportunity to drive every semi-finalist at a special event in Michigan. Then, after a second vote, the finalists are going to be declared at November’s Los Angeles Auto Show.
The three winners are due to be revealed at the North American International Auto Show next January.
Related posts:
2018 World Car Awards winners
2018 European Car of the Year winner named
2018 NACTOY winners
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