This years category winners represent the best among an excellent group of the new cars trucks for 2005, as selected by professional group of automotive experts who test drive , and report on, new vehicle in various media.
Every year , this group of automotive experts meet at Shannonvile Motorsports Park near Belleville, Ontario, for a four-day automotive "Test Fest" based on real world back-to-back testing to select the best new vehicles in various categories as well as an overall Car of the Year and Truck of the Year. A "Best New Technology" award and the "Best New Design" award are also chosen.
Unlike American or European car awards, Canadian program follows a sophisticated and rigorous testing process. To quote Car of the Year Director Laurance Yap, "A record number of 64 vehicle entries were performance-tested for acceleration, braking and passing times, at least four times each. In addition, journalists were running an average of 10 driving loops a day during team and individual testing over the four day period."
The 2005 category winners are
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| Best New Economy car: Winner "Kia Spectra Sedan LX" |
| Best New Family car: Winner "Mazda6 Sport" |
| Best New Luxury car: Winner "Chrysler 300 C" |
| Best New Sports Utility Vehicle: Winner "BMW X3 3.01i |
| Best New Crossover: Winner "Hyundai Tucson" |
| Best New Sports Compact: Winner "Volvo S40" |
| Best New Sports/Performance car: Winner "Ford Mustang Coupe" |
| Best New Minivan: Winner "Honda Odyssey" |
| Best New Station Wagon: Winner "Mazda 6 Sportwagon" |
| Best New Pick-up: Winner "Toyota Tacoma" |
| Best New Convertible: Winner " Mercedes SLK 350" |
| Best New Alternative Power: Winner " Honda Accord Hybrid" |
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The overall Canadian Car and Truck of the year will be announced on February 16th,2005 in conjunction with the official opening of the 2005 Canadian international Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario. The beat New Design and Best New technology winners will also be declared at that time. |