2021 NACTOY winners

This year’s North American Car of the Year, Utility Vehicle of the Year and Truck of the Year have been announced. A jury of fifty automotive journalists from across Canada and the United States chose the winners, based on segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for money.

NACTOY Logos

2021 North American Car of the Year is the Hyundai Elantra compact sedan. The two runners-up in this category were the Genesis G80 and Nissan Sentra.

Hyundai Elantra (2021) Front Side

The Ford Mustang Mach-E pure-electric SUV took the 2021 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year title. It managed to beat both the Genesis GV80 and Land Rover Defender.

Ford Mustang Mach-E (2021) Front Side

Ford also secured the 2021 North American Truck of the Year award, courtesy of the comprehensively-updated F-150 pick-up. Two FCA products – the Jeep Gladiator Mojave and Ram 1500 TRX – completed the trio of finalists.

Ford F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (2021) Front Side

Related posts:
2021 NACTOY finalists
2021 NACTOY semi-finalists
2021 NACTOY eligibility lists
2020 NACTOY winners

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