Jeff Gilbert, president of the organization, announced the finalists for the 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) awards at the opening of the 2024 edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Each year, the jury of the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards three prizes: North American Car of the Year 2025, North American SUV of the Year 2025 and North American Truck of the Year 2025.
The three finalists in each category were announced at the opening of press day at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The three finalists for the 2025 North American Car of the Year award:
● Honda Civic Hybrid
● Kia K4
● Toyota Camry
The three finalists for the 2025 North American SUV of the Year award.
● Chevrolet Equinox EV
● Hyundai Santa Fe
● Volkswagen ID. Buzz
The three finalists for the 2025 North American Truck of the Year award
● Ford Ranger
● Ram 1500
● Toyota Tacoma
This is the 30th anniversary of this awards ceremony celebrating automotive excellence.
The winners in each category will be announced next January at the Detroit Auto Show.