2015 NACTOY candidates announced

Lists of the vehicles eligible for the 2015 North American Car of the Year and Truck / Utility of the Year awards have been published.

They will now be circulated to jurors for them to decide which models should be included on the shortlists for each category. Those that make it through are then going to be subject to a second ballot to determine the top three finalists.

The last stage of the process is a third vote to select the overall winners. The results of that are due to be announced in December at the North American International Auto Show.

2015 North American Car of the Year candidates:
  • Acura TLX
  • Alfa Romeo 4C
  • Audi A3
  • BMW M3
  • BMW M4
  • BMW i3
  • BMW i8
  • Cadillac ATS Coupe
  • Chrysler 200
  • Dodge Challenger
  • Dodge Charger
  • Ford Mustang
  • Honda Fit
  • Hyundai Genesis sedan
  • Hyundai Sonata
  • Jaguar F-Type Coupe
  • Kia K900
  • Lexus RC
  • Maserati Ghibli
  • Mercedes-Benz B-Class electric
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe
  • Subaru Legacy
  • Subaru WRX / WRX STi
  • Toyota Camry
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Volkswagen Golf / GTI
  • Volvo V60
Cadillac ATS Coupe (2015) Front Side
The Cadillac ATS Sedan was named North American Car of the
Year in 2013. Now the Coupe version could repeat that feat.

2015 North American Truck / Utility of the Year candidates:
  • Audi Q3
  • BMW X4
  • Cadillac Escalade
  • Chevrolet Colorado
  • Chevrolet Suburban
  • Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Chevrolet Trax
  • Ford Edge
  • Ford Expedition
  • Ford F-150
  • Ford F-Series HD
  • Ford Transit Connect
  • GMC Canyon
  • GMC Yukon
  • GMC Yukon XL
  • Honda HR-V
  • Jeep Renegade
  • Kia Sedona
  • Kia Soul EV
  • Lexus NX
  • Lincoln MKC
  • Lincoln Navigator
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
  • Nissan Murano
  • Porsche Macan
  • Ram ProMaster City
  • Subaru Outback
  • Volvo XC60
  • Volvo XC90
Ram ProMaster City Tradesman Cargo (2015) Front Side
The Ram ProMaster City is one of the contenders for the
2015 North American Truck / Utility of the Year prize.

Related posts:
2015 European COTY candidates
2014 NACTOY winners
2013 NACTOY winners

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