It’s that time of the year again, as the North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year semifinalists have been announced for the 2021 model year. In total, there are 27 semifinalists including eight sedans, 15 SUVs, and four trucks that were renewed or significantly changed for the 2021 model year. Unsurprisingly, utility vehicles dominate the list, with finalists including the next-generation Cadillac Escalade and Ford Bronco Sport, as well as Ford’s first fully electric car, the Mustang Mach E.
Other nominated SUVs include the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Genesis GV80, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Seltos, Kia Sorento, Land Rover Defender, Mazda CX-30, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4 Prime, Toyota Venza, and Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge.