The final category is the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Here, the semifinalists are the Ford Bronco, Genesis GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer, Kia Carnival, Nissan Pathfinder, and VW ID.4. The ID.4 already won the 2021 World Car of the Year award.
“This year’s group of semifinalists includes some of the most interesting and innovative cars, trucks, and utility vehicle candidates in recent memory,” said NACTOY President Gary Witzenburg. “It features more electric vehicles than we’ve ever seen, all of which our jurors will continue to test and evaluate prior to our next vote.”
Three finalists will be selected from each group and these will be announced on November 17 at the LA Auto Show. The winners will be announced in January next year in Detroit.